Superman Wants To Give His Enemies a Chance at RedemptionNot only does he refuse to kill anyone himself, it's also the number one rule when working in the Bat-Family.
Batman is famous for his adherence to his no-kill rule. No matter how dire a situation seems, Batman will always try to avoid killing, no matter who the villain is. But there have been some notable exceptions — which proves that Superman's hardcaore version of the no-kill rule is far more extreme.
Superman has taken a solemn vow never to kill. Moral issues aside, there's a practical reason for his oath: a demigod who had no issues with killing would never be trusted, and would be considered a demagogue, not a hero. Several alternate versions of Superman, whether an What If?
Yes, unfortunately he can be killed without the use of magic or Kryptonite. Superman was first killed by the Kryptonian abomination named Doomsday during The Death of Superman arc.
Wonder Woman, like Superman, is a character who would prefer peace but is perfectly willing to meet violence in kind. Then there's the trope of the enlightened martial artist who hates fighting but is better at it than everyone else (which, of course, isn't just limited to superhero comics).
Superman's biggest fear is that, despite his immense power, he cannot save everyone who believes he will always be there to save them. Superman feels the pressure to meet the impossible expectation of being able to save everyone, even though he knows it is not possible.
Shazam's powers have given him the sobriquet of the World's Mightiest Mortal. Billy Batson is empowered by the Wizard Shazam to gain the powers of the greatest gods and heroes in human history. Shazam has proven to be Superman's equal or superior in a variety of ways.
Superman can't take on Darkseid alone. The entire Justice League still struggled to face this celestial being. Every time Superman has faced off with Darkseid it visually ends in a stalemate, although the ruler of Apokolips is still one of Superman's greatest adversaries.
Batman understands the implications of taking lives, having lived with the fallout of murder himself, and he always needs to return to a place where he doesn't let himself kill, even if at some point he stumbled on his path and broke (or came close to breaking) his rule.
While Superman could potentially overpower Thor, blows rendered by the mystical Mjolnir would likely impose serious damage on the Kryptonian hero. With his super-speed, the Man of Steel could probably avoid the Thunder God's lightning, but not necessarily, since Thor is just as fast.
Batman is a human at peak physical training…but nowhere near Clark's level of power. Superman could defeat, or even kill, Bruce from so far a distance that Batman wouldn't know what hit him, before he died!
Superman has no defense against magic or other supernatural attacks and is fully vulnerable to these attacks. Why is Superman not the strongest superhero in DC? Because he was during the Silver Age, and the stories were weak. An all powerful superhero has no stakes.
One of the most powerful and righteous characters in DC Comics, Superman, is actually frighteningly easy to turn evil. While Clark Kent would never knowingly use his powers for evil, if a villain tricks him into using them, they can have a devastating effect.
Despite his great power and his patented heroism and goodness, Superman has been shown to kill a few times in the comics. Whether it was those deserving or not, Superman has killed in the mainline continuity, as well as Elseworlds stories, showing that even the best of humanity's saviors can fall.
"Though exposure to KRYPTONITE rays can harm SUPERBOY, a bullet made of it cannot penetrate his skin, because, unlike other materials from KRYPTON, KRYPTONITE is not indestructible. KRYPTONITE bullets or shells would merely shatter against his invulnerable body.
Bruce tells Diana that he regrets failing Superman and asks for her help in forming a team of metahumans to protect Earth in Superman's absence. As they leave, the dirt atop Clark's coffin levitates.
He perseveres through an extraordinary amount of suffering. He helps his friends and family because his double life inconveniences them. But that sense of responsibility and compassion must be put to the test. Spider-Man has a no-kill rule, like Batman and Superman (of DC fame).
Batman sees Superman as nothing more than a potential alien threat to be eliminated. As set up by Batman v Superman, the showdown between the two heroes is symbolically positioned as Batman's last chance to regain the humanity slipping away from him.
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.
Captain Atom has proven in past battles that he is stronger than Superman and has better fighting skills. He can also weaponize red sun radiation, which can weaken Superman like Kryptonite and magic. His sometimes uncontrolled nature has earned him a reputation as one of the most dangerous DC heroes.
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.
Who Comes Out on Top? While Superman and Thor both have compelling arguments and have been proven to be a relatively even match, Superman ultimately would win the day, unless Thor had Kryptonite on hand.
Godzilla's strength has been officially confirmed to be greater than Superman's, as shown in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 preview. This feat of strength proves that Godzilla can easily defeat other Kryptonians, such as Supergirl and General Zod.
Superman has been defeated by surprising opponents like Orion, Shazam, Hawkman, and Captain Atom. Even the powerful Galactus and Godzilla have managed to defeat Superman in crossover events. Superman's most baffling defeat came at the hands of Alfred Pennyworth and Muhammed Ali in unexpected circumstances.
