Even though Superman is often considered the most powerful character in the DC Universe, Shazam definitely comes close, and he can even beat the Man of Steel. And with a massive power upgrade, there's no question that Shazam can meet Superman blow for blow—despite the upgrade's terrible side effects.
Shazam is in a similar strength class as Superman, but he is also able to use lightning at his command. Shazam's magical powers give him a clear advantage over Superman whenever they meet in battle. The two heroes have fought quite a few times, with Shazam almost always taking the win unless outside forces are at play.
Even if the wide-ranging attack on Kandor was the result of the enclave of magic-users working together, Shazam would only need a fraction of that strength to de-power one Superman. The Man of Steel may be resilient, but magic is able to cut through all the enhancements he has thanks to his unique physiology.
Can Superman destroy Shazam? If Superman weren't holding back, can he kill Shazam? Yes. Superman and Shazam are basically equals, except for the fact that Shazam is Billy Batson, a kid.
Shazam would put up a good fight for a bit, but Thor would be able to overpower him and take him out. Even without his enhanced abilities, Thor's ability to command the lightning with Mjolnir could even disrupt Billy Batson's transformation into Shazam.
Shazam may be wise, but Thor is thousands of years old, and as the All-Father, has a far greater command of magic. As long as he doesn't overtax himself, he could easily outpace his opponent. On their own, both these noble heroes are capable of beating incredible forces.
Thanos is outclassed by Shazam in power and while he still has his native cunning and ferocity, it wouldn't be enough. Shazam can hit him a thousand times from every angle in a second with force the likes of which Thanos has never experienced before. Thanos would be a challenge for Shazam but not that much of one.
Kryptonians Can Beat Black Adam (Despite His Magic)
As the Justice League reflect, while Superman's specific vulnerabilities give Black Adam a chance against him, that doesn't mean the two are equal in power, and the Man of Steel is the clear winner in any comparison.
Even so, taking both heroes at their maximum potential, it's practically a given that Superman would overpower Thor in terms of sheer physical strength. He may not consider himself a god, but the Last Son of Krypton can still outmatch the God of Thunder on his best day.
In short, Black Adam should be Shazam's equal, but some of his powers are beyond Billy Batson's abilities. Black Adam also has allies that help him overcome entire squads of superheroes. Then, Black Adam has a lot of combat experience, while Shazam is, in fact, a child.
5 Shazam gets his speed from the Greek deity Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Thanks to his powers being magic-based, Shazam can go toe-to-toe with Superman and is likely faster than the Man of Steel, but that doesn't mean he can move as fast as Flash can.
Diana has always been a top-tier superhero. And Shazam's power is equal to Superman's. Combining the two puts Wonder Woman on a level that far surpasses her allies and potentially makes her the strongest hero in the DC Universe.
While kryptonite is Superman's greatest weakness, he's susceptible to other forms of energy and threats. This makes Billy Batson — aka Shazam, the World's Mightiest Mortal — one of Superman's greatest opponents. Batson can transform himself into an incredibly powerful adult body when he says the magic word "Shazam."
He possesses wisdom vaster than anyone can comprehend that he seems to use at will. Superman may be his equal in terms of speed and strength but Shazam's amazing intellectual capabilities are unmatched.
There's no question the Hulk is a near-indestructible force who comes out on top in almost all of his battles of pure strength. However, against Superman, he's outmatched. While Hulk's strength might rival that of the Man of Steel, Superman's other abilities give him a considerable edge against his opponent.
As mighty as they are, neither Thanos nor Superman is immortal. Both have been killed in the past, meaning neither is unbeatable. However, Thanos would need an ironclad plan to trap and defeat the Man of Steel, because if it comes down to plain old fisticuffs, Superman is definitely going to win.
Yes he can, he not only welded DC'S version of Mjolnir but also Marvel's Mjolnir. While later on in the story he couldn't do it, it was later retconned in Jane's Mighty Thor run that Superman is worthy.
Goku and Superman have strikingly similar origins and roles in their respective universes, leading fans to debate who would win in a fight. However, within the world of Dragon Ball, Goku has already proven his superiority to Suppaman, who is considered Dragon Ball's equivalent of Superman.
Batman alone can't put a stop to Superman. If he had taken on the Man of Steel one-on-one, he would surely be clobbered. Unless he had a Red Sun Heater in his utility belt, there was no way he'd be able to subdue Superman had the Doom Patrol not showed up.
Batman emerges victorious, and from a narrative perspective, Batman v Superman could go no other route. As long-time DC Comics readers know, there's more than enough comic-book precedent for Batman beating Superman.
Hulk has a violent reputation among Marvel's heroes. He's the strongest one there is, and his power is pretty much infinite. Fighting him is basically an exercise in futility, as any blow that doesn't take him out makes him angry, and he just gets stronger. However, that's exactly why Black Adam would win.
Shazam would be able to overpower Loki, but once the God of Mischief realizes what he's dealing with, he'll formulate a strategy that will allow him to defeat Shazam. Loki would allow Shazam just enough leeway to think the fight was won before springing his true trap and taking the hero down.
Shazam could hit him with fists and his lightning all he wants, Juggernaut isn't going down. Shazam, though, would get overwhelmed by Juggernaut's strength eventually.
Iron-Man. Of course, this is the man who is actually able to defeat Thanos in the end, sacrificing himself in order to kill him. He loses his own life to do that, proving just how unselfish he is at his core, with Iron-Man's power and strength of character being the overwhelming power for him.
