Comic books have been around for several decades now, and yet each time they are read, they inspire hope in children, adolescents and adult. This inspiration does not come just from the storyline, but how these powerful characters react in the story. So here we selected the 10 most powerful comic book characters of all time, see if you would agree with.
10 Most Powerful Comic Book Characters
Hulk
Publisher: Marvel
Origins: The Incredible Hulk
First Appearance: May 1962
The title character of “The Incredible Hulk” is a two-edged sword, who is a brilliant scientist when he is human, and the strongest being on Earth when he turns into the green giant known as Hulk. While other heroes became weird by anger, Hulk only increases in strength as his anger grows, proving him to be an adversary none would want to cross.
Iron Man
Publisher: Marvel
Origins: The Invincible Iron Man
First Appearance: May 1963
Iron man could be the most popular hero among all the most powerful comic book characters these days since the movies are big box office hits. Although he doesn’t possess any superhuman strength, Iron Man (Tony Stark) is a brilliant scientist who creates a powerful suit of iron. This suit of iron protects him against enemies and is sure to only enhance as more discoveries are made by Tony Stark. Granted, he is still human and has moments of weakness when his true heroic character shines through the layers of being an arrogant and rich scientist.
Green Lantern
Publisher: DC
Origins: Green Lantern
First Appearance: July 1950
Gifted with a magical ring, the original Green Lantern (Alan Scott) was much different than the reincarnated Green Lantern known as Hal Jordan. Rather than a magical ring, Hal was gifted the ring of power by a dying alien and was thus recruited to the Guardians of the Galaxy. As long as Hal kept the ring charged and recited his oath, he was able to use its power to save those around him.
Flash
Publisher: DC
Origins: Flash Comics
First Appearance: January 1940
Most consider the flash to be the fastest man alive, but being fast does not just adhere to speed for the flash but to everything in life. He can think faster than the speed of light, acquire knowledge at record speed, and even phase through walls because of how quickly he can cause his cells to vibrate. His greatest power is that you have to be able to catch him in order to discover any weakness. How cool is that!
Aqua Man
Publisher: DC
Origins: Aquaman
First Appearance: November 1941
While many believe that Aqua Man is not the most powerful comic book character, others disagree to his past as an Atlantean. According to the stories, Atlanteans are far advanced over humans, giving Aqua Man an immediate advantage. Additionally, he has many super powers, like swim fast, control sea life, and breathe underwater. With these powers, he is definitely an asset.
Professor X
Publisher: Marvel
Origins: The X-Men
First Appearance: September 1963
Do not let the wheelchair fool you! Professor X is definitely deserving of a spot as one of the most powerful comic book characters. In fact, he possesses an ability that many would love to have: telepathy. Not only can he control objects with his mind, but he can control and locate people easily because he is one of the most powerful telepaths ever seen.
Wonder Woman
Publisher: DC
Origins: Wonder Woman
First Appearance: December 1941
Wonder Woman makes the list of the most powerful comic book characters because she is a near perfect mix of Superman’s strength and Batman’s fighting abilities. Her strength came from her gold bracelets – but would be lost if allowed to be removed by a man. However, if she removed these bracelets herself her strength would increase tenfold but cause her to go almost immediately insane.
Batman
Publisher: DC
Origins: Batman
First Appearance: Spring 1940
Batman graces the list of the most powerful comic book characters because he used his fortune for good by becoming an inventor and the hero that his city needed. He may not be super strong or telepathic, or have other super powers, but he knows how to fight well and use his gadgets to his advantage.
Superman
Publisher: DC
Origins: Superman
First Appearance: June1938
Superman truly is one of the most powerful comic book characters because he is an alien with many special abilities, which are increased by the Earth’s sun. His many abilities include invulnerability, super strength, x-ray vision, heat ray vision, super hearing, freeze breath and super healing. No wonder he is call “Superman.”
Thor
Publisher: Marvel
Origins: The Mighty Thor
First Appearance: August 1962
With a long life and being the son of the god Odin and goddess Gaea, Thor is extremely strong and can summon natural elements of the weather to his command, for which he uses his hammer Mjolnir to focus his ability. Additionally, he can enter a state known as Warrior’s Madness that will further increase his strength, making him to tear through anything in his path.
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