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Top 10 Most Powerful Comic Book Characters
- Published October 13, 2009 by Rolo Tomasi - 260 Comments
Comics books have brought joy to millions and millions worldwide. Everyone has the personal favorite hero from comics, but they are all puny compared to the guys on here. This list has been a long time in the making. Thousands of characters had to be considered – but ultimately only ten were chosen. Be sure to mention your own favorites in the comments. Oh – and if you like comics and lists relating to them, be sure to check out the Top 10 Significant Moments in Comic History.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
First Appearance: X Factor vol 1. #5 (June 1986)
Origins: Cairo, Egypt
En Sabah Nur is reputed to be the first mutant on earth and also the most powerful. He scores an impressive 39 out of 42 on Marvel’s official powergrid. Apocalypse has control of his body on the atomic level to go along with tremendous energy absorption and energy projecting abilities. His powers are greatly enhanced due to his mastery of alien technology specifically genetics and biochemistry.
Publisher: DC Comics
Origins: Planet Apokolips
First Appearance: Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen # 134 (November 1970)
Darkseid is worshipped as an “anti-god”. He is a supreme conqueror who is one of the greatest threats to the DC universe as he seeks to control all living beings. Darkseid is capable of unleashing unimaginable amounts of energy through his “Omega Effect” beam. He is also immortal and has displayed immeasureablee levels of strength, stamina, endurance, and mental abilities.
Publisher: DC Comics
First Appearance: Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 (May 1985)
Origins: Qward
Very little has been revealed about this character. What is known is that A-M is the embodiment of all the anti-matter in existence. This makes him a threat to the entire omniverse through his near limitless cosmic powers. It has been alluded that his purpose was to eliminate all matter in the omniverse, leaving only anti-matter behind. This would essentially make him “God”. Anti-Monitor has shown the ability to absorb entire universes, manipulate matter and energy on a cosmic scale and transform the very essence of reality.
Publisher: DC Comics
First Appearance: Superman #153 (February 2000)
Origins: Unknown
Imperiex is the DC Comics version of Galactus. A being whose plan was to hasten the end of the universe by collapsing galaxies into super black holes and create a new, perfect universe with the corresponding release of energy. Imperiex wields near omnipotent power derived from the big bang and has been described as an energy being requiring a material shell. It has shown the ability to project immensely powerful energy blasts and exert its will through a near infinite supply of “probes” which are capable of annihilating entire planets.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
First Appearance: Iron Man #55 (February 1973)
Origins: Titan (Saturn Moon)
Sure, many a villain threatens to destroy the universe but Thanos is the only one who can actually do it. He possesses immeasurable levels of intelligence, strength, endurance, stamina, and durability. Thanos also has exhibited the ability to manipulate enormous amounts of cosmic energy. An obsession with the female embodiment of death, led him to gain control of the infinity gauntlet, ascending him to godhood. Thanos used his power to destroy half the life in our universe by simply snapping his fingers.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
First Appearance: Fantastic Four #48 (1966)
Origins: Planet Taa (Pre- Big Bang)
The only survivor of the universe that existed before the Big Bang, Galactus consumes entire planets for nourishment. He has displayed god like abilities, including manipulation of molecules on a cosmic scale, conversion of matter to energy and vice versa, teleportation across great distances, erecting impenetrable force fields, etc…, all on levels beyond human comprehension. His intelligence, stamina, and endurance are also beyond any known method of calculation. Galactus is also able to scan the thoughts of virtually any known being.
Publisher: DC Comics
First Appearance: More Fun Comics # 52 (February 1940)
Origins: Silver City
The Presence is the DC comics version of the Judeo-Christian God. It is the highest being in their very complex religious cosmology which includes a second tier of “gods” such as the New Gods, Greek Gods, Hindu Gods, etc. Although it has been described as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent; it has also been mentioned as having appeared at some point after the beginning of reality as we know it. This ambiguity lowers The Presence’s ranking as it is generally credited with the creation of only one universe (DC), thus it may or may not be the original creator.
More specifically: The Brothers, Eternity, Death, Infinity, Lord Chaos, Master Order etc.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Origins: N/A
First Appearance: N/A
They can be considered abstract concepts that have shown the ability to manifest themselves physically in order to reveal themselves or their motives to conscious beings in the omniverse. These entities have at one time or another exhibited “god like” power within their respective realms. It is not clear, however if these entities take action through their own will or if they are controlled by a higher power.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
First Appearance: Strange Tales #157 June 1967
Origins: N/A
The Living Tribunal is a virtually omnipotent and omniscient entity whose purpose is to safeguard the omniverse from imbalance. Tribunal is perfectly impartial and has shown the ability to accomplish anything it sets its will to; including the willingness to sacrifice millions to save billions and sacrifice billions to save trillions. There is absolutely no limit to what The Living Tribunal can accomplish in order to maintain balance or eliminate threats. Nevertheless; Tribunal is second to one.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Origins: N/A
First Appearance: Doctor Strange Vol 2, #13 (April 1976)
Creator of all realities in all timelines in every single part of the omniverse. TOAA is essentially “God” and therefore nothing can possibly exist without him. This makes TOAA more powerful than all beings or entities combined. His true identity has been alluded to as being Stan Lee, the legendary comic book creator.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:32 am
i really thought tribunal would be 1
October 13th, 2009 at 1:32 am
speaking of number 1
October 13th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Somehow I am not surprised that Casper didn’t make the list.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I though tribunal would be 1 also
October 13th, 2009 at 1:39 am
i hate comics
October 13th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Surprised Kitty Pryde of The X-Men didn’t make the list.
(What the hell did she do?!?!?)
Also, The Riddler and Ant-Man.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:11 am
for how awesome ‘the presence’ looks damn lame, give it some horns
October 13th, 2009 at 2:15 am
love this list!!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 2:16 am
btw, anyone from The Philippines who you know selling a Thanos and Death action figures? thanks!
October 13th, 2009 at 2:21 am
“His true identity has been alluded to as being Stan Lee, the legendary comic book creator.”
god that is annoying..and i though the spiderman movies were annoying enough having him appear in them (the first time was amusing, but it got old fast)
October 13th, 2009 at 2:22 am
i think richard reeds son has a cool power
October 13th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Not bad, but definitely better than the NFL one.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:24 am
This makes me want to look up and see how our superheroes defeat these invincible villains, I’m assuming some are villains.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:29 am
@simpsons – I think his daughter, Valeire, has awesome power too… both of his children are considered to Omega-level mutants…
October 13th, 2009 at 2:39 am
that dr manhatten guy from watchmen didnt just control atoms on a molecular level, he was able to make life. is that not a neat trick?
October 13th, 2009 at 2:43 am
I don’t get it, how come Jean isn’t here? Isn’t the Pheonix supposed to beat everyone ass like in a nanosecond?
October 13th, 2009 at 3:11 am
this list is hogwash first of all darkseid is not immortal and i hate superman but… y couldnt darkseid kill him and y is superman stronger than him but not on the list this makes no sense
October 13th, 2009 at 3:15 am
I’m not a big comics fan so maybe I’m way out of line here but…Dr. Manhattan? Superman? Where are they?
October 13th, 2009 at 3:15 am
What about the Beyonder?
October 13th, 2009 at 3:16 am
Really interesting list – and nice to see characters from both DC and Marvel being equally considered. Was kinda expecting to see one of the Endless from Neil Gaiman’s ‘Sandman’ series though…
October 13th, 2009 at 3:16 am
WHERE. THE. FUCK. IS GARFIELD?
October 13th, 2009 at 3:18 am
I am pleased to be at Number 5 and I have no qualms with those ahead of me.
However, there is this being known as the Protege, a cosmic entity in the Marvel Universe. She may deserve to be at No. 3 or even No. 2, as he(she??) is the only known being to have defeated the Living Tribunal in actual combat (Thanos also managed to defeat the Living Tribunal, but needed the aid of the powerful Heart of the Universe to do so).
Thus Galactus now departs from Listverse and goes on to other worlds.
October 13th, 2009 at 3:19 am
“Here I come to save the day!!!” Mighty Mouse
October 13th, 2009 at 3:30 am
I am not a comic book reader, but it was interesting nonetheless. How do the traditional heroes like Superman even manage to defeat these characters. some of them must be villains.
October 13th, 2009 at 3:35 am
How about Mephisto? He is one of my favorite comic bad guys ever yo. Dude is a demon….effin sik
October 13th, 2009 at 3:36 am
you always talk about american comics…wat about indian comics?? where is Nagaraj and Super Commondo Dhruv??
October 13th, 2009 at 3:44 am
Too bad these guys are all pretty boring.
Honorable mention should go to that pedophile monstrosity that defeated The Authority (and has 45762 super powers). I can’t remember his name, though.
October 13th, 2009 at 3:59 am
11. Ryan Howard – anybody that saw the game last night knows what im talkin about
October 13th, 2009 at 3:59 am
why did TOAA create these other evil bastards in the first place?
October 13th, 2009 at 4:00 am
@max (26): I don’t know – you obviously haven’t sent in your list submission of Indian comics or it might have appeared here.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:04 am
What about the Flash ?!?!? Seriously – he can run really fast! Of course, he CAN be defeated by a curb…. You know what? Never mind ….
October 13th, 2009 at 4:15 am
I prefer Joker or Kingpin or Green Goblin as villains. The ones on this list are not believable; cannot relate to them. However, Magneto I can understand why he is the way he is.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:19 am
I find it funny that, besides being omnipotent, they all find time to visite the gym…
October 13th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Bah- the “Endless” of Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman” graphic novel could pwn everyone in the list- without even batting an eyelid >:)
October 13th, 2009 at 4:31 am
The only one I’ve heard of is Galacticus, through having accidently stumbled on Fantastic Four II on tv recently.
Are these good guys or bad guys? If they are bad guys, then how come the sort-of human super-heroes can defeat them?
October 13th, 2009 at 4:44 am
Nice list, but you are missing Dr. Manhattan.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:45 am
i’ve only heard of 2 of them. but i don’t read any DC comics and not many marvel ones.
way to keep it with only the big 2 companies.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Dr. Manhattan anybody?
October 13th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Are these characters from Hentai? haha.What about mickey mouse?
October 13th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Hey JFrater. You forgot to mention me as the contributor. : )
October 13th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Correction. I believe that picture for number 1 is of “One above all” who is one of the celestials. He is different from “THE One Above All” whom I placed as number one on this list.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Don’t know where he’d fit in among these 10, but Cosmic Spiderman was pretty powerful and badass.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:21 am
Also suprised the Beyonder isn’t on there, He’s Marvel, he’s behind the Secret Wars, and Is another universe, displayed omni presence and omnipotency, and could definitely take Darkseid, thanos or Apocalypse [to quote bennett from Commando] “in the blink of an Eye”
Also notable exceptions, the Spectre (post crisis) and Onslaught, when he had reed richards son and X man’s powers as well as his own.
They could also hit somewhere between place 8 and 10
October 13th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Why are these all villians? it says comic book CHARACTERS. They shoul have the Phoenix from X-Men, she owns all.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Don’t get me wrong though, fantastic well thought out list. one of the best of these type as a lot of these guys have very subjective powers.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:25 am
What about The Beyonder, Silver Surfer and the “Brothers” from DC vs Marvel?
October 13th, 2009 at 5:30 am
I agree with you Corinthian. They are the beginning and the end. They own all of them!
October 13th, 2009 at 5:31 am
And TOAA can take any form he choses.
He took the form of a homeless man who consoled Peter Parker (Spider-Man) when his Aunt May was close to death.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:32 am
Astraya [35], 10-6 are all bad guys, 5-1 are all too powerful to be classed as a bad guy, most of them have motives ‘beyond that of normal minds’ or some such hokum.
10-6 are generally beaten by a gangup of the good guys pounding on ‘em
5-1 are generally seen as badguys at the start, beaten on by a gang-up of the good guys, who loses the fight, then get talked around to not blowing up the earth/galaxy/universe/all reality, by someone else, who proves that there is an alterante option
October 13th, 2009 at 5:45 am
This list is Ok. But when you start talking about “God Like” powers then most of the above all fall into the same bucket. I agree with some previous posters that the Beyonder should be on here if you’re including the real big shots.
Marvel also had a character that was a good guy with control over matter/anti-matter. I don’t remember his name but he dressed and looked like the classic version of Jesus Christ.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:46 am
What about V? From V for Vendetta, he may not be traditionally powerful with super powers etc., but he certainly has power enough to be included on this list.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:46 am
Stan Lee appears in all the marvel movies that I know about. Playing Stan Lee not getting into the wedding in the Rise of the Silver Surfer was funny. Sure it is egotistical, but then he is Stan lee, he has contributed so much to Marvel, so I guess he has earned the privalidge to call himself a God in a comic at least. I had been hoping Dr Manhatten would be mentioned. After all he shares so many of the atributes atributed to the others mentione and had begun his journey to Godhood at the end of Watchmen.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:48 am
AWESOMELY ENJOYABLE LIST!!! But… could you make it a top twenty… or even thirty? Love this sort of stuff.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:06 am
If these people are so super bad ass, how come they all wear the same sort of costume?
Come on, if you saw someone with spandex tights, WWF trunks and/or some sort of helmet in real life you’d probably cross the street so that you wouldn’t have to make eye contact. The Presence’s tights even look a little saggy, and he has a hat on that makes him look like the grape guy in a Fruit of the Loom commercial, how dangerous can that dude really be? Secondly, it looks like these guys really spend a lot of time in the gym, pumping the iron and shooting the juice. Their body has to break down sometime with all that roid concoction swirling around their system, immortal or not.
And why do all the badasses have to have the same pose? Arms crossed and the angry Dad look slapped on their puss? At least the Joker had that bat shit crazy look on his face. He went around town kidnapping and killing people, that’s something to be afraid of, and our superhero can do something about that. These guys want to destroy the Universe. ‘Scuse me, but you’re in the Universe, if you destroy it, won’t you destroy yourself? And even if you manage to survive sweeping away all that is, what the hell are you going to do next, sit quietly by yourself for the rest of eternity? That’s just sad man! No more witty banter when you’re fighting, no more superhero babes to kidnap to force our champion into action, and no place to purchase your tights. Just you floating in the ether void for a very long time.
I think I’ve convinced you to calm down and perhaps try bringing a little joy to your world.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:07 am
CHUCK NORRIS IS #1!!!!
He could kick the crap out of all these other losers combined!!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Apocalypse no 10?! He should be no 3, or 1! He`s beaten all the X-men at once, has survived being impaled, one on one fighting, he`s nigh on unbeatable, can control every molecule in his body, he throttled the Hulk, he can`t die, he “hibernates,” he has advanced technology, you can go on and on. And Darkseid?! Doomsday, nearly killed him, with a few punches. And where`s the Juggernaut, Absorbing Man, The Abomination and Optimus Prime and Megatron out of Transformers? Speaking of which, Unicron could defeat Galactus, easily.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:33 am
are they all villains, if yes, how were they defeated,
if no, how did the comic book editor manage to put a twist if the hero was virtually unbeatable and stuff?
October 13th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Also surprised not to see the Beyonder.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:57 am
No Goku???? FAIL!
(mangas are comics too….)
October 13th, 2009 at 7:00 am
@Max(26):
“you always talk about american comics…wat about indian comics?? where is Nagaraj and Super Commondo Dhruv??”
No one gives a damn about Indian comics coz their international market reception is nearly zilch..
October 13th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Where’s Dr. Manhattan?
October 13th, 2009 at 7:14 am
I gotta give proper credit to Molecule Man. The guy could control matter at the molecular level and single-handedly took on the Beyonder and survived! Not only that, but he dropped a freakin mountain range the size of the Rockies on the collective good guys. If the Hulk wasn’t there they would of been crushed to death.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:16 am
#32 – ronsantohof
Once you start being able to “relate” to villains they start losing major villain points. They become more like anti-heroes than true enemies.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Duh, where’s Beyonder?!
October 13th, 2009 at 7:20 am
@#63 – Glass.
Villains have to have motivations that we can relate to, or they will just be some intangible evil person that isn’t very interesting at all.
But in a way you are right, which may be why the Dark Reign story line is so much fun.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I honestly do not now a single one of these, lol.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Awesome, more comics lists!!
What about Yorick from Y: The Last Man? He had the only penis on the planet. That’s gotta be powerful in some way!
October 13th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Harley Quinn? Surely she has a place here.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Where is Obelix? He kicks ass!!!
October 13th, 2009 at 7:50 am
@bucslim (54):
Well, at least I got a good laugh!
I am definately NOT into comic books but I did manage to sit through F4 and the Silver Surfer the other day and reading the comments made me wonder:
Are you all saying that Mr.Fantastic and the Invisible Girl have kids? And more importantly, does that mean that we may get another sequel that I´m going to have to sit through??
October 13th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Where’s Bat-mite? He can travel through dimensions and is a real annoyance to Batman.
She-Hulk should be on this list also due to her amazing breasts. She may not be the most powerful, but she has amazing breasts.
Don’t amazing breasts count for something when fighting crime? I know if I was a super-villain, I would be very distracted if confront be She-Hulk and her amazing breasts.
Please redo this list.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:59 am
@GTT (70): Can you envision the Invisble Girl giving birth?
Doctor: Congratulations! It’s a… uhm… it’s a, well if I could see the freakin thing!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:03 am
LOL some of the comments reminded me of that Simpson´s Monorail episode, if you know what I mean
October 13th, 2009 at 8:17 am
@bucslim (54):
I’m forced to agree. What’s going on here, is there some intergalactic, multi-dimensional tailor who creates these costumes? Truly the greatest god here is Fashion, since they’re all cleaving to it and copying it. I suppose the Ulimate Universal Authority for these pansies is actually the editorial staff of “Elle” and “Glamor.”
“Come on, if you saw someone with spandex tights, WWF trunks and/or some sort of helmet in real life you’d probably cross the street so that you wouldn’t have to make eye contact.”
I can back this up, as I’m forced to do this nearly everyday on the way to work. Only in this case it’s a trannie with a fright wig, garish makeup and a tutu on a three-wheel bicycle, who collects cans. But same principle.
“The Presence’s tights even look a little saggy, and he has a hat on that makes him look like the grape guy in a Fruit of the Loom commercial, how dangerous can that dude really be?”
(actually pal, that was The Spectre). The Presence won’t show himself because of the acne scars and because everyone mistakes him for James Woods. “Hey… aren’t you James Woods?” NO I AM THE SUPREME BEING. “Yeah, ha ha….what a kidder. Can I have your autograph? I loved you in “Salvador.” I AM THE PRESENCE, PUNY MORTAL. I AM NOT THIS ‘JAMES WOODS’ PERSON. “Hey look man, all I want is an autograph! Why do you Hollywood people always have to be pricks about it?” OH ALL RIGHT, DO YOU HAVE A PEN?
“Secondly, it looks like these guys really spend a lot of time in the gym, pumping the iron and shooting the juice. Their body has to break down sometime with all that roid concoction swirling around their system, immortal or not.”
Well you know, not only that, but some of them are WOMEN. So it’s kinda that Jackie Joyner Kersey thingamajig all over again, ‘cept with weird outfits and helmets and shit. But you’d never know looking at some of ‘em, huh? Creepy. That underneath that false banana hammock Galactus is wearing, there’s a terrible surprise awaiting…
October 13th, 2009 at 8:19 am
@MrRee (71):
I agree, breasts (particularly amazing ones) trump omnipotence and omniscience every day. Even green breasts, providing their amazing. Weird, saggy, wrinkly green breasts? Not so much.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Not a bad list at all, but the name of the list should have been different. These are are pretty much unknown characters for comics. For the majority of society we focus on the Superman or the Batman and this list is really kinda unknown to most. Great list just should have been given a different name. That is only IMO. Good list though I like it.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I still think Saint of Killers from the Preacher comics count as #1. He would just shoot God in the head!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:31 am
@bucslim (54): If these people are so super bad ass, how come they all wear the same sort of costume?
Take that bizarre college Superhero course at UC Irvine! They should have a scientific explanation, I am sure.
Top 10 Most Powerful Comic Book characters…
What? No Aquaman? No Matter-Eater Man? He can eat through a fence in the same amount of time it takes Spiderman to save a busload of children. LOL
October 13th, 2009 at 8:33 am
You don’t include Superman or the Hulk, the strongest there is? For shame!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:36 am
WOAH WOAH WOAH WOAH…. comics at its most powerful. Awesome. Would like to see a manga/anime version too =]
October 13th, 2009 at 8:42 am
@HulkSmashNow (79):
The problem with Superman is that he’s got weaknesses. There’s obviously the kryptonite and in a roundabout way, he gets his powers from our Earth’s sun. Take him out of this element and he’s powerless. These fellas have the roid rage anywhere and everywhere they go.
As far as Hulk goes… hmmm, why doesn’t HE ever wear these comic book costumes? Spandex stretches far more than the khakis and shirt that he usually wears when he’s mad. He would certainly save on clothing expenses.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:48 am
@Randall (74):
Additionally, those roids are supposed to shrivel a dudes testicular appliances. How can you be all manly and extra y chromosomey and crush worlds with a snap of your fingers if you have tiny nuts? The spandex ain’t gonna cover up the fact that your nuts are miniscule and inadequate for any threats to take hold in the heart of your superhero opponent. They’ll here your taunts and evil plans, but inwardly they’ll be giggling at your non existent bulge. And any day now his liver/kidneys are gonna fail. Have you ever seen someone in that condition? They can’t go to the bathroom by themselves.
If you’re talking about females, well I don’t have any argument. I didn’t see my ex on the list, so perhaps she’s biding her time, or waiting for the roids to transform her outward appearance to match her inward depravity. But she’ll certainly make the list someday. Be afraid, the horrahhh . . . the horrahhh!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:49 am
* hear your taunts
October 13th, 2009 at 9:01 am
What about Gambit? He had part of his brain removed so he didn’t kill himself while using his powers.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I was so excited when I saw this list. I dont have time to read all the comments before class, so first off great list I really enjoyed it. But I gotta ask what about Doomsday (who killed superman and wooped Darkseid) and the Arbiter (not sure if spelled correctly) who was pretty much even with The Living Tribunal but was DC.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:13 am
@leann (84):
I had part of my brain removed so that I wouldn’t kill you all with my acute witticisms.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I think Jean Grey fits the bill for the number one slot.
She was scary ..gave me the creeps in x-men3.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:15 am
oh and Glass number 61, is right Doctor Manhattan should at the very least gotten an honorable mention. (Sorry if the comments sound nitpicky I really loved this list, you appealed to the nerdiest thing about me).
October 13th, 2009 at 9:20 am
wow look a marvel biased list.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Why is Phoenix (Astonishing/Uncanny version) not on here?!?!?!? Jean Grey is the ultimate cosmic entity that can transcend any and all realms! OMG.
By the way, I had no idea that half of these characters existed. LOL.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
El the erf: I totally agree!
October 13th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Where the heck is Scrooge McDuck?!?! And Superman!? Dare I say that he is more powerful than Apocalypse?
October 13th, 2009 at 9:33 am
You showed the Spectre but didn’t mention him by name??
Actually, the most powerful comicbook character ever was Herbie Popnecker, The Fat Fury.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Barrack The Obamanator is the ultimate hero in the known universe.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:40 am
@gabi319 (78): No Matter-Eater Man? He can eat through a fence
WOW!! Most amazing power ever. Definitely worthy of inclusion on this list. It should be number 1.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Where is Robin?
October 13th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Where is that kid and his dog?
October 13th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Where are Calvin and Hobbes?
October 13th, 2009 at 9:43 am
I have to agree with dudemeister (28). The omission of Ryan Howard is surprising. Go phils.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Seriously, check this out:
http://progressiveboink.com/archive/calvinhobbes.htm
The smartest characters in the fucking universe. Fuck Superman with a kryptonite dick.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Good idea for a list, but maybe you should make a list about the most powerful comic book heroes instead. I was a little disappointed to not see The Hulk or The Sentry up there. I’ve also read theories that state that The Flash is the most powerful hero in the DC universe.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:50 am
#65 – Korinthian
Villains don’t need to be relatable. In fact, that often kills them, it makes them into anti-heroes, not villains (see: Venom). It’s kind of what stops Magneto from truly being a kick-ass villain beacuse he’s too much of an anti-hero.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:51 am
The Hulk could beat any of these guys. He even snapped Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton and breathe in space.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:52 am
@Maggot (95):
It IS an amazing power! Imagine this… An old lady was just mugged when crossing the street. “Help! Stop! There’s a thief!” So you spring into action! Chase the bad guy across crowded sidewalks, slide across a taxi hood or two, perhaps jump over a grocer’s box of vegetables for added effect… Then the dude cuts a corner and sprints into an alleyway and jumps a fence. Do you jump the fence as well? HELL NO! Any regular shmoe can jump a fence! It takes a unique man – with extraordinary powers – to be able to EAT his way through it.
And from a Lactose Intolerant point of view… it’d be nice to eat anything I want… like dairy products, for example.
October 13th, 2009 at 9:52 am
no silver surfer?
October 13th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Avi: You’re completely right !
October 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am
@gabi319 (104): And from a Lactose Intolerant point of view… it’d be nice to eat anything I want… like dairy products, for example.
We won’t get into the details, but maybe the symptoms of the affliction are actually your amazing power (you know, kind of like Popeye and spinach). You just haven’t learned how to harness them for useful crime-fighting advantage yet. Lactose Intolerant Girl.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am
@#102 – Glass.
What do you mean by killing them (which I assume you mean in the metaphorical sense)?
If you mean that a villain becoming an anti-hero kills them, then genocide has been committed on the pages of the Dark Reign arc.
I don’t believe that villainy and anti-heroism are mutually exclusive.
Also, if you can’t relate to a villain, it is not a very good villain (or it’s not fleshed out).
October 13th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Also, Jesse Custer, the protagonist of Preacher. He had the Word of God – if he told you to do something, you’d do it. No questions.
He told a sheriff to go fuck himself. The sheriff then proceeded to rip off his own penis and force it up his anus.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Don’t forget Jesse Custer, The Preacher.
The Texan Priest who’s after God himself to know why has He abandoned us all.
If you’re after God and God is running from you than you are a powerfull motherfucker.
Am I right?
and The Preacher is only the best comic book ever written.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Anti-Monitor should be bumped up higher. Aside from that, a pretty good list.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am
@#110 – Jetson.
“Don’t forget Jesse Custer, The Preacher.”
You know, I was always kind of disappointed that he never spoke the words “Let there be guns!” (or a mecha for that matter).
October 13th, 2009 at 10:10 am
***Footnote: The author withheld his name in concern of the reprisals***
October 13th, 2009 at 10:12 am
@mailedbypostman (111): a pretty good list.
I think so too. Wonder who wrote it. Was it really you Rolo, as stated in comment 40? If so, good job!
@psychosurfer (113): lol
October 13th, 2009 at 10:13 am
@Maggot (107): You just haven’t learned how to harness them for useful crime-fighting advantage yet. Lactose Intolerant Girl.
There’s a fart joke to be made here somewhere, but I ask myself… How do I keep it classy?
October 13th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Why isn’t Randall on this list, with his newly acquired power of hypnosis he is virtually unstoppable.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:23 am
There was this ‘CRISIS’ from the Just Imagine Stan lee comics by Stan Lee or maybe ‘Reverend Dominic Darrk’??
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Does ‘Avatar’ from ‘The Last Airbender’ qualify by any chance?
October 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
@Nauplius (116):
Because even he has his weaknesses. He referred to them comment 75, although I don’t know if his kryptonite are the amazing green breasts or the weird, saggy, wrinkly ones.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Maggot:
Yeah it was really me. Thanx man! Im sure JF just forgot to include the contributor. No sweat though. BTW number one needs to be corrected. That is the picture of One above all (one of the celestials) and not of “THE” One Above All. Honest mistake.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:34 am
@Rolo Tomasi (120): That is the picture of One above all…and not of “THE” One Above All
What’s the difference? My comic book knowledge is extremely limited.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:37 am
hey, the tribunal is a rip-off of the hindu mythological character named Brahma.
btw, has he 3 heads or 4 heads?… the tribunal i.e.
and why has he covered his head(s) with that dirty handkerchief of his?
October 13th, 2009 at 10:40 am
@Rolo Tomasi (120): Im sure JF just forgot to include the contributor.
Well, recognition where it’s due. I’m sure he will fix that once he catches wind of it in the comments. This is not a reference to Lactose Intolerant Girl btw.
So riddle me this: Darkseid supposedly is a “supreme conqueror” and has “immeasurable levels of mental abilities”, yet he can’t even spell his own name right? The resident Listverse spelling-cops would have a field day with him. I would bump him from 9 down to 10. Ok maybe 9.5 on a good day.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:47 am
what a crap list.
Where’s Dr. Manhattan and Miracleman?
October 13th, 2009 at 10:56 am
My super-power: Able to extend bar closing time by three hours in a single bound!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I change my mind. Squirrel Girl should be up there!
October 13th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Gabi:
Good question. The difference is that they are two different characters. “One Above All” is the leader of an alien race called the celestials.
“The One Above All” is the marvel comics version of “God”. Two characters but almost the same name.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:06 am
@gabi319 (115): How do I keep it classy?
@Maggot (123): I’m sure he will fix that once he catches wind of it in the comments. This is not a reference to Lactose Intolerant Girl btw.
I bow down to literary superiority.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:09 am
@gabi319 (128): My pinkies were also extended when I delivered that one. Fyi.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:15 am
good god, do these guys ever sleep?
October 13th, 2009 at 11:18 am
I love comics but you know things have gotten ridiculous when you can comprise a list of 10 villains that ALL have the ability to destroy whole universes without effort.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:19 am
How about the son of Superman??( in superman returns)
see.. even krypton has no effect on him!(although a bit sensitive on the outside)
oh well …it’s a movie.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:22 am
ok sorry..kryptonite
October 13th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Personally I would have included The Beyonder. He destroyed and recreated an entire galaxy with thought alone. Also The Celestials, the ones who created mutants in the first place. Lastly Hyperstorm, who had total control of the four fundamental forces of the universe. Nice list though.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:29 am
What about Dr.Manhatan and Silver Surfer?
October 13th, 2009 at 11:36 am
@damien_karras (125): Thats an Amazing super-power to have dude..can you extend the strippers lapdance too? haha.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:36 am
@Nauplius (116):
I fear my power only works on the slow-witted and intellectually sub-par. Sad, that.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:37 am
How about a list of shitty villians? Never saw Wiley E. Coyote beat Roadrunner. The Bulldog never craned Droopy with a wooden mallet hidden behind his back. Shit, Slyvester even had Tweedy in his mouth a few times before Granny shithammered it out of him. Tom was fuck all when it came to Jerry.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:42 am
@bucslim (82):
“Additionally, those roids are supposed to shrivel a dudes testicular appliances. How can you be all manly and extra y chromosomey and crush worlds with a snap of your fingers if you have tiny nuts?”
Well, pal… I THINK that’s the issue here… it’s called “compensation.” Like owning a really expensive sports car or one of those long, hyped up speedboats.
“The spandex ain’t gonna cover up the fact that your nuts are miniscule and inadequate for any threats to take hold in the heart of your superhero opponent.”
They got that shit covered. Prosthetics, my friend. Prosthetics.
“Have you ever seen someone in that condition? They can’t go to the bathroom by themselves.”
I think that’s why Galactus had the Silver Surfer hangin’ around. You know… to occasionally… “help.”
I suspect the board was involved in the “wiping” stage, but we shan’t go there.
October 13th, 2009 at 11:45 am
@gabi319 (119):
Good question…
October 13th, 2009 at 11:58 am
Nice list except you forgot Doomsday. He killed Superman, arguably the most powerful superhero, and i rejoiced! Yeah i said it. But then Supe pulled a Jesus Christ and ruined everything. But even then he couldn’t defeat him and had to send him out into space to think about all the awesome “bad” things he’d done. Superman shoulda stayed dead. Doomsday for the win.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
@Randall and Bucslim(139):
Building Prosthetics on a planetary scale? Could you imagine the ad put in the paper for THAT job?
October 13th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
108 – korinthian
Relating to villains is what kills them. I can’t relate to a psychopathic serial killer because I’m not one, nor do I understand how the mind of one works. When villains become anti-heroes, their villany ends.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Time Trapper.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
@#143 – Glass.
It seems we are speaking past each other here.
Imo, a good villain needs a motivation, he needs to have a reason to do what he does.
Sure, he can just be “crazy” or “evil”, but that’s just a lame 2-minute villain on par with that Spider-man crook that dresses up as a Kangaroo.
A psychopathic serial killer might seem hard to relate to, but if you find out why he does it, or find out that a bully in his childhood was the trigger that started his murderous career, then suddenly you can relate.
“When villains become anti-heroes, their villany ends.”
Again I ask you to clarify what you mean by this.
October 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
@damien_karras (142): lol I was thinking the same, they would need jupiter size balls, although they better use uranus and neptune to look really virile since they have about the same diameter.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Generally I don’t comment on lists, but I have a few comments because I love superheroes. The Precsence I thought was called the Spectre, Doomsday should be on here because he can’t die…only get stronger. I’m glad Superman was excluded because all in all he isn’t all that powerful. I suppose Hulk could be on here as well because he is similar to Doomsday in which he keeps getting stronger and stronger. TOAA is strong but I think there is a difference between God and Supervillain. There is a point in which you have to draw that line. I think you should do a top 20 list that involves comics most tormenting villains than the top 10 most powerful. Because its the villains that really get to you that count, not necessarily the ones that are the strongest, the villains that go the extra step to really get you agitated such as the Joker and Lex
October 13th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
as long as we’re requesting:
radioactive man & fallout boy
October 13th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
@psychosurfer (146): Imagine someone submitting a resume?
1982-8484: Performed contract work during the construction of the “Death Star” in the Outer Rim.
1979-1982: Assistant to the Assistant Manager at the AMC Multiplex Theater.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
crap… 1982-1984
October 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Where’s Bane he broke Batman’s back or Doomsday he killed Superman.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I’d like to see any one of these characters try and win even one game of Calvinball.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I say Lobo was pretty badass,he whooped Superman and destroyed his entire race.And he went up to heaven and whooped God himself.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
why didnt spawn make dis list….
October 13th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
@Galactus (22): Thanks for not eating us!
October 13th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I always liked the scrawny villians. Hey, what about a list of the creepiest comic book villians?
October 13th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
@Kay (156): Joker would be number 1 with a bullet. Everyone knows that.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
@gabi319 (128):
@Maggot (123):
Great… I go out for lunch and I miss all the fart commentary.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Like the list
But you left out
juggernaut – x men
SInestro – Green lantern
Dr. Doom – Fantastic four
Joker – “Dark Knight version”
Dommsday – Superman
Green Goblin – Spiderman
And the strong good guys
Silver surfer
AMAZO – JLU ( Justice league unlimited)
Punisher
Dark Knight version Batman
ORIAN ( darkseids’ son) – JLU
Professor x – x men
October 13th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
i wish thanos was ranked higher.. you should have seen what he did with everything in the “Marvel The End” saga.. =)
cheers from the philippines!
October 13th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Number 1 should be Deadpool, simply for the fact that he realizes he isn’t real. Oh tell me, all mighty The One Above All, why that if you made all realities and timelines that we know of, you AREN’T REAL?! At least Deadpool acknowledges the fact he’s in a comic book.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
No Doctor Manhattan?
October 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I feel so puny.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I think the problem with this list (it still is very enjoyable however) is that many are not superheroes. I would classify some, such as The Presence, The Living Tribunal, and The One Above All as cosmic beings, not superheroes by definition. It’s tough to compare them to others such as Superman; it’s kind of like comparing apples and oranges. Also, has anyone mentioned Captain Universe?
October 13th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I don’t want to split hairs. It’s a difficult list to argue. All the characters on there are incredibly powerful. But what about God as shown in FF #511. Jack Kirby is easily the most powerful comic book character ever. He’s…God in the Marvel Universe.
October 13th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
The writers and artists who make these comics are the most powerful. The One Who Holds the Eraser (TOWHE) is the most powerful of all.
October 13th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Nice List. And yes 80% of these guys are villans. For those wondering how they are beat, its because many superheros join together to fight agains them. Sometimes even 20 to 30 against one of these bad boys.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
This list has a lot of flaws.
The list is too general.
There are too many comic books out there
and don’t forget the indie publishers.
Don’t they also make comics?
Why is this list mostly Marvel?
There’s also Sandman from Vertigo,
Darkness from Top Cow, Hellboy from Dark Horse, the Shade from DC, Mister Majestic from Wildstorm.
I suggest the title to be a little more
specific such as “Top 10 most powerful
villains in Marvel” or so on.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
@romerozombie (109):
romerozombie. we posted about The Preacher in the same minute.
fuckin cool coincidence.
Hey Frater. put this in your coincidence list and smoke it ; )
October 13th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Phoenix should be on this list!
October 13th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Watch out, guys. With Marge Simpson gracing the cover of Playboy, she could shoot to the #1 spot…
http://jdrourke.wordpress.com/
October 13th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
The Preacher.
October 13th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
My apologies for forgetting to include the name of the contributor. It has been added.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Rogue wins, she can steal all of there powers.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
their*
Christ, I haven’t made that grammar error in years.
October 13th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Number’s 9 and 10 look similar…
October 13th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
What about Jesse Custer from Preacher? he has “the word” that allows him to command anything with his voice alone because he is possessed by Genesis, an infant god that is the cross between an angel and a demon. he can command angels and demons, and even death himself. which brings me to the next character, The Saint of Killers, an old dead cowboy who is the living embodiment of death, is indestructable, immovable and can kill anything with his walker colt pistols which he can draw instantly and never run out of ammo.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I abhor comics. BLECH!
But to each his own.
Thanos means death in Greek (I think) though.
October 13th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
@Joe13 (166): The One Who Holds the Eraser (TOWHE) is the most powerful of all.
Not comic book related but your comment reminded me of this:
October 13th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
How bout Captain Universe – he beat Living Tribunal right?
yeah! my vote also goes to Chuck Norris!
October 13th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Awesome list
October 13th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
You forgot optimus primeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! The Transformers? all of these are villains! Ya should add X-Men!
Ok nice list, haven’t visited the sight for some time
October 13th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
ah great list but shoulda added heroes lots of these are X or villains
October 13th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Oh yeah and remembah to watch yo back ianz09 don be a loud mouth
October 13th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
and uhurm gabi319 (179): yep the most powerful is the comic writer himself coz he creates the characters and its on his mind if he wanna win the bad or take down all the good but will be strong at the end and kill all bad. Like Transformers!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed this list! I tried to think of a manga character (which I think could be a decent upcomming list) that could atleast put up a fight to any of these guys (or things…?) and absolutley nothing came to mind. Well, Alucard from Hellsing could be an honorable mention, but that’s just a personal opinion, Or even the five entities from Berzerk. In any case, great list!
October 13th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I am Optimus so ya’ll don’t fuck with me
October 13th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
i thought calvin, dilbert and stuff would fine their way here
October 13th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
joking jus wanna make my day
October 13th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Uhurm the marvel comics have tons of characters but this list is FULL OF SH… Greatness.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
what about Thanos? I can’t even snap my fingers then he can destroy half the world by simply snapping his fingers? bah! hes nothing. I blowed a whole city just by farting and usually makes a flamethrower outta methane. So thanos can’t snap and fingers and blows up his underpants. haha
October 13th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
This is a pretty poor list. Say “Most Powerful Marvel/D.C. Characters…maybe” Because there could be a hell of a lot of argument even there (Dark Phoenix, Roma, The Beyonder, Mephisto etc..). And that’s not even counting The Endless from Sandman, or how about The Saint of Killers from Preacher who killed the Devil and GOD?! I think that beats out ol’ Apocalypse there…
October 14th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Nice list! come to think of it, The possibilities are endless in the universe, so all of the characters above actually exist somewhere.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am
BEYONDER!!!!
and the guy from The Preacher comics who kills god
October 14th, 2009 at 1:51 am
@zsasz- go home fool!
also i agree about the phoenix. i remember reading the battles of galactus , and being austruck at his power and purpose. the thought that humans were ant like! fantastic! make mine marvel. nuff said!
October 14th, 2009 at 2:00 am
regarding these obscure comic references – i have been reading comix since i were a lad. but i dont think that a being who is mention in some odd ball, unknown, obscure work deserves a mention. the characters name should be instantly recognisable to the public to gain a mention in this list.!!
October 14th, 2009 at 2:17 am
Tintin man!
October 14th, 2009 at 2:36 am
who are all these people? (c) lol! Never heard of them.
October 14th, 2009 at 2:37 am
This is a good list
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_entities_(Marvel_Comics)
October 14th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Can’t believe mr. myxlplyx isn’t on the list.
October 14th, 2009 at 7:18 am
I was going to shout at you for not putting Dr Manhattan on this list but these guys are pretty badass.
October 14th, 2009 at 7:28 am
#145 – korinthian
This is the last time I’m saying this since you’re apparently slow. Motivation is all fine and dandy, but you don’t cross the line into relatability. Once you sympathize with the villain, they’re no longer a villain, they’re an anti-heroe.
October 14th, 2009 at 7:32 am
@#202 – Glass.
I’m the slow one? I have asked you for clarification twice, and all you do is repeat yourself.
Never mind, I doubt an actual answer from you would bring much wisdom into the world.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:23 am
“The Preacher” and “Dr. Manhattan” should be on the list.
October 14th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Copaface: (and every one else who mentioned Dr. Manhattan)
When compiling this list I included about 15-20 characters to start with then I proceeded to “trim the fat” and make the final cut down to 10. (As I have done with my other posted lists). The hardest choices were who to place 9 – 10. I wrestled with Doomsday, Dr. Manhattan, The Beyonder, The Stranger, Adam Warlock, Supes, and Edifice Rex.
In hindsight Dr. Manhattan should probably replace Apocalypse. I considered the combined powers of these two characters a “push” but gave the nod to Apocalypse because of his mastery of alien technology, I thought that this would give him an edge over Manhattan’s earthly intelligence.
Simply put all these characters, save the top 4, could and have been defeated. I didnt think of ranking them according to a tournament style bracket and pick out the top 10 finishers. I instead attempted to consider all of the powers that they have actually demonstrated and rank them according to who (when push came to shove) could unleash the most “powerful” effects on their respective surroundings.
As far as this list being too “Marvel” I disagree. Eventhough pound for pound DC characters generally have more power, 4 came from DC and 6 came from Marvel. I consider this a pretty decent split.
Unfortunately you can classify most of these characters as “villians”. Beleive me this was not my intent. Most of the most powerful individual characters are villians. If you think about it it makes perfect sense. If the super heroes were the most powerful then the traditional “villians” would become the underdogs. Therefore gaining sympathy from the general public, and becoming anti- heroes as has been stated.
An all powerful villian makes for better storytelling
October 14th, 2009 at 8:55 am
How is The Beyonder not in this?
Also, Molecule Man is not here? The guy can rearrange molecules…he could turn Galactus into a box of chocolates of he wanted to.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
what no dr mahatten he is essentially god
October 14th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Not big on comics but I have to point out that Spider Carnage, although not physically powerful, destroyed all reality and was only stopped with the use of time travel. (nod maybe).
Oh and I second that a bonus should be the flash, hes really really fast
October 14th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Does anyone find it interesting that LV is so diverse, that we could go from NFL to comics and theres still quite a large group who finds it interesting?
October 14th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Completely left of any non dc/marvel character, I know they were already mentioned but The endless from Sandman should be on the list, also Dr. Manhattan.
October 14th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I’m suprised no one has mentioned Dr. Manhattan yet.
I might be wrong, but I thought that the three faces of the Living Tribunal were the Abstract Entities.
October 15th, 2009 at 3:06 am
Of the characters I’ve seen mentioned in comments, I’ll definitely second Beyonder and Dr Manhattan for inclusion here.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Better if we make two separate lists with the most powerful DC characters and Marvel characters…
Still a good list
October 15th, 2009 at 11:02 am
what about the beyonder?
October 15th, 2009 at 11:03 am
what about captain universe?
October 15th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I AM SHOCKED. I thought Captain America would be no.1
):)):)):)):))
October 15th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
What’s the story, where the hell is Powdered Toast Man.
He should ne No1.
October 16th, 2009 at 6:12 am
#203 – korinthian
What is there to explain? If you don’t know the definition of a villain or anti-hero by now you really are slow.
October 16th, 2009 at 6:25 am
@Glass.
I’ll take that as a confirmation that you can’t clarify your position.
Again, the two positions are not mutually exclusive as the Dark Reign arc has made apparent. Do you have an argument in response or are you going to stick with the “nuh-uh” line of discussion?
October 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am
What about Mister Mxyzptlk, or Lobo? Lobo literally can’t die because God is afraid of him and Mister Mxyzptlk can do anything unless you get him to say or write his own name backwards, which honestly isn’t much of a weakness, especially since it only banishes him temporarily.
October 16th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Ummm…..where is Batman or Spiderman? This list sucks!
October 16th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Alright, guys, the sarcasm was funny the first 50 comments or so….
October 16th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
How about Batman? He always finds a way to exploit even the most minor weakness of every other character. Batman has taken on Superman before and barely broken a sweat. I think he, at the very least, deserves an honorable mention for being the epitome of human heroes, and one who can kick the butts of many non-human heroes and villains.
October 16th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
wow hey people these list is saying THE MOST POWERFUL meaning they cannot be defeated in a single whoosh but Spideybutt and Batgal? damn. they always get defeated in a comic then the next issue of that comic then just the main character defeat the bad one. but hell. Optimus Prime should be here so I’m with you guys. But stop with the sarcasm. But the most powerful by now is…
October 16th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Dr. Manhattan sucks by the way he is just a fckin gay and a bald head and Optimus will just step on him then hes gone like a bug
October 16th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
hold on here… where’s the Beyonder????? HE is clearly the most powerful being ever created… at least before Marvel decided to screw up his character a few years late.
But during the Secret Wars era, the Beyonder was THE most powerful character created ever, bar none!
October 16th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
captain america can lick my nuts!
October 17th, 2009 at 2:28 am
Wat about Tin Tin and Obelix I love those ones
October 17th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Beyonder is above most of them. Protege also was able to mimic the Living Tribunals power.
October 17th, 2009 at 5:49 am
what abt mr manhattan?
October 17th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Am I the only one who feels like Dr.Manhattan should been on this list. This list was a fail in my mind. Sorry.
October 17th, 2009 at 10:14 am
no batman?
the list is full of godlike entities, so why not put dr.manhattan?
October 17th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Im sorry if you found that insulting i was trying to lighten up after all the insulting posts about americans wev’e been having on previous lists. Its a joke me and my canadian friends enjoy. My mistake about canadian independence your right I discovered it was 1867 after looked it up to lazy to do it before I guess. Canada has the greatest territorial claim ( including water) while Russia has the greatest landmass.
October 17th, 2009 at 11:11 am
@Brian (211): “I’m suprised no one has mentioned Dr. Manhattan yet.”
@Han Brolo (231): “Am I the only one who feels like Dr.Manhattan should been on this list.”
You guys are kidding, right??
October 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Dr. Manhattan the biggest absence from this list otherwise a solid list.
Keep the comic lists coming I feel a lot less tension on the forums then alot of the other lists
October 17th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I think Dr. Manhattan deserves a place on this list.
October 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Why is Superman or any other major comic book hero? Don’t they in the end manage to beat these super villians making them more powerful?
October 18th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Stopped reading comics ages ago so am not up to date,but what about The Man Thing? I equally remember back in the day a group called The sons of the Tiger who could really kick ass,they later threw away their chains that gave them super powers and these chains were picked up by a guy on the street and when he put them on he became The White Tiger.A super bad ass.
Nostalgia.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:49 am
GOD is the most powerful being in the comicbook or any other Universe. Unless you count The Batman who can find a way to beat anyone.
October 18th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
where’s the beyonder from the secret wars series?
October 19th, 2009 at 10:06 am
wouldnt the one called “white-out” or maybe the “eraser” would be considered the most powerful?
October 20th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
#219 – korinthian
Just give it up. It’s obvious you’re slow. A mentally defected monkey could understand what I’m saying. Just quit and keep reading “Dark Reign”.
October 21st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Faltou o “Louco” das histórias do Cebolinha (Turma da Monica)
The “Crazy Guy” from the Cebolinha comics (Monica’s Gang) is missing.
October 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
“the source” from DC comics?
October 21st, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I also say Dr.Manhattan.
October 21st, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I cant believe Apocalipse is on the list… there are a lot more characters who posses power cosmic who dwarf apocalipse.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I thought Robin, The Boy Wonder would make the list
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 pm
This list sucks, anti monitor should be higher and captain planet should be number 1
October 25th, 2009 at 8:11 am
you guys aren’t funny >_>
October 26th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I can’t believe Thor isn’t on here! Lol!
November 4th, 2009 at 12:13 am
What about the all consuming pacifier sucking unquenchable rage that is Maggie Simpson!
November 13th, 2009 at 5:16 am
What about Eternity? the living embodiment of everything that is?
November 20th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
the beyonder defeated galactus bby just like thinking, where’s the specter, also those brothers were from marvel vs. dc were crazy, but who knows if you can count them, Dr. Manhattan could create galaxies, and that’s just a few. . .and if you’re putting Thanos on here for the infinty gauntlet, you have to include emperor joker or cosmic spider-man
November 28th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Honestly the list would have been better if limited to marvel/and or mortal comic book characters. DC universe is so full of holes they have to keep rebooting the entire franchise to keep the storylines in tact.
December 10th, 2009 at 12:40 am
What about the Celestials from Marvel?
December 16th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Onslaught should have been up there!!!!
December 27th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Not a bad list but two of these guys should not be considered. Thanos and Apocalyspe should be excluded. Odin(Marvel) is more powerful than both as is any of the Celestials. Also would the Spectre(DC) rank higher than Apocalyspe along with SuperBoy Prime as well. Anyway pretty good list.
Oh Franklin Richards is more powerful than both Thanos and Apocalyspe as well as the Beyonder and the Molecule Man.
December 29th, 2009 at 4:58 am
wait, no squirrel girl.
January 14th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Squirrel Girl is missing (somewhere between 5 and 6)
January 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Powerful characters yes but most powerful nowhere near. Thanos should only be on there if he has the heart of the universe, otherwise at base he is around skyfather level at best.
Names that should atleast have been mentioned(though they might not be the in the top ten of all comic characters, but considering even Apocalyse made the list…):
-Lucifer Morningstar
-White Phoenix of the Crown
-Franklin Richards
-Pre-retcon Beyonder
-Mad Jim Jaspers
-The Saint of Killers