A longtime comic book fan and lover of actionscififantasy works as. Beautiful as aphrodite, wise as athena, swifter than hermes, and stronger than hercules, princess diana of themyscira fights for peace in mans world. From dc only the overvoid the canvas on which all dc stories are created or the writer can defeat him as cosmic armour superman is outside of pretty much everything else in dc including the sphere of the gods and exists in the monitor sphere just below the overvoid and the writers themselves. Superheroes and villains who have beaten superman looper. Silver surfer can absorb solar radiation can destroy solar systems can travel 500,000 light years in seconds surfs supernova for fun wins 710 times against superman 2. Anyone who has seen death battles superman vs goku knows that superman s stats and powers are off the charts. Another place that fans saw superman and shazam come together was the dc comics presents series. Now that this is out of the way i got a few more unfinished business to settle. Sure, comparing marvel and dc characters can be like comparing. The 72page book features superman teaming up with the heavyweight boxing champion muhammad ali to defeat an alien invasion of earth. In that case, well, you can pretty much write superman s.
Shop for titans from dc comics written by dan abnett. But even though hes insanely strong, hes not unbeatable. Sep 18, 2019 and i dont wanna see replies saying oh its rebirth, its part of new 52, this superman is literally transported from before new 52, and in the superman reborn arc in tomasis run he merged both histories so everything happened. Lobo is a tough character to put down owing not only to his superhuman strength and durability but also due to his insane healing factor which has allowed him to regenerate from a drop of blood with that being said anyone with sufficient strength. People who have never picked up a comic book or even seen a. John constantine while hes not considered one of the more powerful magic users in the dc. Though he was apparently killed shortly after the darkseid war, his essence merged with the new earth superman in rebirth, creating a new, merged timeline for superman. Sep 11, 2019 on the other side of it is dc comics, which have been a little bit less successful in building a shared universe on the big screen. In one of these crossovers, the avengers soundly defeated the man of steel. Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman and batman regularly joined forces. Who are 8 marvel characters that can beat superman.
The same team that brought you all those great batman stories neal adams and dennis oneil whet your appetite for what they could have done had they taken over the manof steel that is not to say that the team of oneil, anderson, and swan were pikers. Few superheroes in the dc universe would even consider entering the ring with big blue. He might not be who comic book fans think of when considering the. Superman could just rip his head off and throw him off the planet right. Dc comics rumored to replace all their main superheroes with new versions. Shes one of the small handful who can rival the ability of superman, and depending on which era youre looking at, shes even been stronger than him at times. His supporting cast and his villains have had a lengthy publication history, making him one of the three most important characters at dc comics including batman and wonder woman.
Pretty much anything person that comes from a asgardian background can not beat this version of superman. So in one regard, shazam has already beaten the last son of krypton. With another dc franchise revolving around superman now. It has been touched on when dc and marvel did crossover events. Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, commonly as the deadliest foe of superman, as well as the justice league. The 14 best comic book movies you can stream right now.
Hulk fights superman, hulk is not even capable of moving the man of steel. Do you think that superman can be much faster than the flash. Pak has written for hulk, and yang has written many superman. Age of mysteries, the publisher announced thursday the announcement involves a series of five oneshot comics, which the publisher says will both spotlight dc s super hero heritage, while revealing secrets that will shape its future.
Then you have comic book fb pages with their facts this deathstrokes sword can cut superman, batman mr steel yo girl enter vid of batman talking with lois lane. A long time comic book fan and lover of actionscififantasy works as. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. Captain atom has proven in past battles that he is stronger than superman, has better fighting skills, and can weaponize the red sun radiation, which weakens superman. May 12, 2017 the hulk could beat superman, marvel and dc, writers say. So how could a mere mortal man fight someone with all the powers of. Dec 07, 2016 8 dc characters who could beat superman all images and clips are used in a fair way here. Thor easily lifts one million tons without trying lifts the midgard serpent. Many of the most popular comic book movies can be found. Dc comics film franchisenot least of which is the fresh news that wb c. Superman is the last son of krypton, sent as the dying planets last hope to earth, where he grew to become its protector. Even casual comic fans are aware that wonder woman is one of the most powerful heroes out there.
Most fans of comics know how much weight we should give to crossovers. Manning, is the bestselling trade paperback of all time. These 15 comic book characters prove that he can be defeated. This is a reprint of the dc tabloid sized comic featuring superman vs muhammad ali. Most of the early issues didnt have superman on the cover, so this comic isnt worth as much as others. The strange and superpowered history of superman and. Dc comics is starting the future of its superhero universe by looking to its past, doing so with a new oneshot called generation one. Superman may be one of the strongest beings in the dc universe, but. Brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, usually as an adversary of superman. So i know plenty of marvel and dc characters that could beat superman, but who do you think could beat him in a random encounter that isnt marvel or dc. Apr 28, 2011 who can beat superman from marvel comics. Superman is batmans favorite superhero superman homepage. Created by writerartist dan jurgens, the character had a cameo appearance in superman.
Lucifer morningstar could kill superman in the blink of an eye given that his powers are best. A brief history of why the flash is faster than superman. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. In which comic did the silver surfer beat superman answers. May 25, 2011 this video was intended only for a youtube user named alairic. Superman, one of the ultimate comic book debates, ignites once again as the latest dc super hero film looms overhead. In 1978, the monumental 73paged oneshot issue came out. Of course hes more than a match for most comic book characters. Manhattan the first episode of dc universes all star games is now available to watch on youtube wonder woman 1984. Sep 26, 2019 dc proves why superman cant beat shazam. It happened in jla avengers, when krona and grandmaster set up a game that involved the multiverse. Sep 05, 2017 five dc comics heroes who could defeat dr. I dont know if batman actually has kyptonite, the example was just a theoretical example. No,superman can not beat goku,goku has power moves like supersain or as the kahmekahmeha,but as for.
Superman can win in a physical fight, but in a mental one, xavier is easily the victor. Marvel villains whod beat the justice league screenrant. Not long after the seminal dc marvel crossover in which superman teamed up with spiderman in 1976, boxing promoter don king stepped into dc comics sanctum sanctorum and proposed a bout between the man of steel and the louisville lip. This elseworlds story shows superman trying to do the most good he can, for everyone from lois lane to the bottle city of kandor, before his death. You can beat supes, but good luck defeating his lawyers. The answer is a resounding hell no, and to prove it lets take a look at the comic book history of superman. Its the month of batman v superman and to kick it off lets take a look at one of the most frequently asked questions on the net right now, how can batman beat superman. The most powerful heroes in dc comics are cardcarrying justice leaguers, but how would they. At one point, the companies even created an original character access who had the power to cross between the marvel and dc universes.
Batman explains why wonder woman can beat superman. That dichotomy of friend and foe would follow billy and clark throughout their comic book careers, all the way through to future animated projects. Are there any comic book characters that can beat up superman. Bat man can beat sups because he proable has a plan in place if sups went rouge and he knows sups he can beat him please, tell me this elaborate plan batman has that will undoubtedly defeat superman. Maybe batman stores kryptonite in his cave or something. But who could beat him in a oneonone battle to the end no kryptonite though. Though it took nearly 75 years, wonder womans power will finally be on full display in her first liveaction movie in 2017. Marvel and dc comics, the two biggest comic book publishers in the world, have occasionally partnered on a crossover story or two. The death of superman was released in time for the 1992 christmas shopping season and, according to comics historian matthew k. In your entry about the hulk, you say superman beat the hulk, which someone makes you certain that the hulk can beat superman on any given day.
So today we are going to take a look at a few characters from dc comics that doctor strange could defeat, and a few who would put up a challenge. Who can beat cosmic armor superman from dc and marvel. Jul 07, 2015 the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. Superman smashes the klan the acclaimed comics series from new york times bestselling author gene luen yang and artist gurihiru is gearing up for its collection release in may, and today, dc debuted the books official trailer. A lot of information has been trickling out about the future of warner bros. Marvel and dc comics, the two biggest comic book publishers in the world, have occasionally partnered on a. Supermans various incarnations in film, tv, and comic books have made. Marvel movies beat dc comics movies every time because they add creativity to every single movie they put out. Reading dc comics has become more and more like a chore every week, and while hardcore fans still pick these books up, its purely out of habit instead, we. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. Here are the best and worst actors who have played superman. Comic book hits store shelves on january 2017 superman and the flash me thinks the flash would definitely win this race. Superman would beat thor, and even marvel agrees screen rant.
However the comic is muddied a bit with another plot line thrown in there like a monkey wrench. Back when marvel and dc comics were doing a comic book crossover, it was unanimously agreed upon that superman would beat. The reaction to superman s reveal is well paced and explored. Walmarts dc 100 page giant comics have arrived the beat. The world needed heroes and the boy became the wizards new champion, able to transform himself into an adult superhero by calling down a magical bolt of lightning. How can you know who superman is, read comics, have over a hundred post on cv, and yet never heard of the comic death of superman. Action comics is the comic book series that started it all. Its the first comic to have superman, but its an anthology comic. Jan 08, 2011 so its natural that this is without question the most discussed versus debate amongst comic book fans. You have quantum physicists writing articles about how antman could beat supeman, and we got superman beat up by batman in bvs, and this. Theyre not going to be easy to find if you dont know where to look, so let me help you with that. The dc 100 page giant comics are definitely at walmart. Today arris tells you about characters who beat superman. Now, whenever evil must be stopped or people are in need of help, earth can rely on the power of shazam.
As weve discussed, superman isnt necessarily the strongest superhero in the dc canon, but he is considered the yardstick by which other. Dc comics rumored to replace all their main superheroes. Superman is one of the strongest dc heroes in existence, but here are 10 who. Darkseid is the lord of apokolips and is one of the most powerful villains in the dc universe. Could the justice league actually stand a chance against dcs teens. He is responsible for shrinking and stealing kandor, the capital city of. Superman may be one of the strongest beings in the dc universe, but batman isnt the only justice league member who can defeat the man of steel. Its a tall order playing the most iconic character in comic book history. It just continues the theory that bendis is literally the top gun and uneditable at dc.
Dc movies seem to have significantly less humor, and in order to provide balance to any action plot, there needs to be some comic relief. Dc films finally admits marvel studios was right all along. As a kryptonian, he exhibits the same powers and abilities as superman and is consequently viewed as one of his greatest. The superman smashes the klan official trailer is narrated by. Muhammad ali is an oversize celebrity comics comic book published by dc comics in 1978.
Of course, a decade later, dc sued the publishers of captain marvel for copying superman, which eventually lead to the end of his original publication. But you dont have to wait that long to show your allegiance to marvel or dc. Supermanbatman is a monthly comic book series published by dc comics that features the publishers two most popular characters. On paper this is a complete mismatch, unless that paper is between the covers of a comic book. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Was there ever a time where hulk beat superman in a. General zod is a fictional supervillain appearing in comic books published by dc comics, commonly in association with superman. Superman can win in a physical fight, but in a mental one, xavier is. Superman may be one of the strongest beings in the dc universe, but batman isnt the only. Why ben 10 can beat goku, superman, and pretty much anyone duration. Hes been able to handle almost any threat in the dc universe with relative ease. The death of superman, world without a superman, and the return of superman. Doomsday is one of the most powerful villains ever, but hes not unbeatable. In which comic did the silver surfer beat superman.
Superman beat thor in the avengers dc crossover i dont want to spend much time on this one. Marvel and dc comics have had their share of fun crossovers, allowing readers to see battles between superman and thor or teamups between spiderman and batman. Sep 21, 2014 comic book characters who fought cancer. Who in the dc universe can stop superman if he has a breakdown. May 07, 2019 it is a very a rare occasion when the big two of the comic book worlds cross paths, but the dc comics writer, gene luen yang and the marvel writer, greg pak had sat down as guests for the podcast, they call us bruce. Is there anything or anyone in the dc universe that can defeat superman just in case he goes berserk on everybody. One of the most beloved and iconic dc super heroes of all time, wonder woman has stood for nearly eighty years as a symbol of truth, justice and equality to people everywhere.
Brainiac is superman s seconddeadliest archenemy after lex luthor, and also a frequent enemy of the justice league brainiac is typically depicted as an extraterrestrial cyborg or android. Dc published the story in three collected volumes from 1992 to 1993. The beat delivers comics and entertainment news for fans, creators, and pros in comics, graphic novels, books, movies, television, games, and more. Maurice mitchell is a sciencefiction and comic book critic, blogger, and journalist.
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