While the MCU Hulk was not able to defeat Thanos, his comic book counterparts pose a better chance to make an even fight particularly if Thanos does not wield the Infinity Gauntlet. These two titans in the Marvel Universe seem destined to do battle in some form or another.
Hulk goes up against Thanos in a fight but is defeated by the Mad Titan. Though it ultimately wasn't surprising that Thanos would beat Hulk, it was shocking to see the easy fashion that he did it in. It could even be assumed that Thanos used the Power Stone that he had.
Despite his immense power, the Hulk has been defeated by heroes like Wolverine, Iron Man, Puck, and the Punisher. Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and the Thing have also managed to take down the Hulk using their intelligence, teamwork, and unique abilities.
Apocalypse. Apocalypse makes his way into this position on the list because he is technically stronger than the Hulk. He also has a multitude of other abilities, including telepathy, telekinesis, and shapeshifting.
Kulan Gath surpasses Thanos as the ultimate bad guy, as seen when he not just defeated the Avengers but killed most of Earth's heroes in a shocking and terrifying display of this Conan the Barbarian villain's power. To add insult to injury, Kulan Gath ate them afterward.
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Can Thanos beat Superman?
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.
As Skyfather of Olympus, Zeus wields power comparable to Odin, whose wrath Thanos has withstood but not bested. At the same time, Zeus cannot truly die. While the most powerful of Olympians can be badly wounded or even dismembered, he can never actually pass on into oblivion.
When it comes time to collect the Power Gem, Thanos is forced to battle a brute who unwittingly uses the Gem to increase his strength to near immeasurable limits. While fighting the being known as the Champion, Thanos makes a comment that tells fans he is and has always been afraid to fight the Hulk.
This move proves that, while Hulk can be stronger than Thor in absolute terms, the God of Thunder has many more advantages. He has centuries of battle experience, the hones skills of a warrior, and one of the most powerful weapons in the universe.
This Hulk even ripped Wolverine in half in one comic book storyline. The Planet Hulk and World-Breaker Hulk storylines saw the Jade Giant almost completely obliterating all the Marvel heroes, even the Sentry. The Hulk is one character Deadpool can't beat.
1 #230, Hulk defeated Captain America easily. However, it's still impressive to see Cap beat up one of Marvel's strongest characters using only his fists and his shield—with some help from Spider-Man.
Hulk was convinced and reluctantly killed Deadpool, but it wasn't enough to stop his healing ability. Once Hulk realized Deadpool lied to him, he became angrier and smashed Deadpool's head to bits with one punch.
“People have speculated whether there was some fear on the Hulk's part about having to face Thanos again,” Russo said. “But I think ultimately what it is, is that he's tired of playing hero to Bruce Banner.” It's not the first time the Russos have said something to this effect.
He did the impossible, and the Avengers think he's got a screw loose instead of offering the hero praise for the victory. In the non-canon Marvel Comics story, despite Spider-Man winning the fight against Thanos by using the Infinity Gauntlet against him, none of his fellow Avengers remember it happening.
He has feats such as defeating Surtur (who can destroy a planet), conquering the 9 realms, and sealing away Hela. While there isn't much doubt that Thanos could beat Odin if he had all 6 stones, Odin could probably defeat Thanos if he only had one or two of them.
Summary. Spider-Man proves his superior strength and invincibility by surviving a blast from a Hulk-fighting cannon. Spider-Man's speed and agility give him an advantage over the Hulk, who is not known for being agile.
Thor. Blessed with the powers and long life of a god, Thor was undoubtedly the most powerful member of the initial version of the Avengers. Not only can he fly and transport between worlds, but he was also the only one capable of taking down Thanos, even after he had assembled all six Infinity Stones.
The Hulk reigns supreme over Iron Man in raw power. The embodiment of unfathomable power, his strength knows no bounds, growing exponentially as his anger intensifies.
However, there are plenty of things that do scare him, ranging from the loss of Odin, Loki, and Frigga to confronting Thanos. It's fascinating to see the aspects that make the God of Thunder relatable and human.
Gamma Mutate Physiology: Due to Bruce Banner being exposed to the Gamma Bomb's radiation, culminating in his transformation into a powerful monster, the gamma radiation mutated the Hulk's body and fortified his cellular structure, adding over 800 lbs of bone marrow and muscle tissues to his body.
In a Zeus vs Thor scenario, Zeus would probably end up the victor, but the same goes for his son, Hercules. Technically speaking, he's only a demigod, but, if any biceps could outsize Thor's, then it is the Herculators.
On a normal day, Zeus would wreck Thanos, but he is never winning while Thanos has the Infinity Gauntlet. Thanos using it makes him the strongest being in the Marvel universe. To recap, Thanos using the Infinity Gauntlet killed half the living things in the universe with a thought.
Even taking into account Thanos killing half the universe in one go, Galactus still wins on kill count. Although not every world he destroyed was inhabited or had a large population, the sheer volume of them in 13.7 billion years is unknowably vast.
