Superman is seen as being synonymous with the highest level of power in the DC Universe; the list of characters able to defeat him in 1-v-1 combat is incredibly short. Nonetheless, two figures that often occupy that list are Black Adam, and his heroic nemesis Shazam.
Captain Atom and Superman have fought before. In that battle, Superman had to pull out a trick or two to come out on top because, at the end of the day, Captain Atom is stronger than Superman. On top of his strength and invulnerability, Captain Atom can absorb and expel radiation and energy of all kinds.
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.
Superman has accomplished some amazing things, but one of the greatest is the fact that he's been able to triumph over Darkseid. Darkseid is the God of Evil and the lord of Apokolips. He's led his forces in a war against the New Gods of New Genesis for ages and has attacked the Earth many times.
If we are only talking about raw strength then superman beats Shazam by a lot. Superman and Shazam have long been considered "the same" but the same comics have shown us that they are not the same at all.
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.
As the dialogue in Justice League #73 suggested, 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 clearly stronger by any comparison.
First of all Zeus and Superman fought in the Injustice storyline. Zeus won it, However, if you don't consider it as canon then…. Zeus defeated the shatter god.
He's faced down all manner of enemies over the decades, and while he's won more often than not, there are many characters who've defeated the Man of Steel.
Green kryptonite weakens Superman and other Kryptonians, and is fatal with long-term exposure. Kryptonians under green kryptonite's effects experience severe muscular weakness, usually to the point of collapse, and excruciating pain, with both conditions progressively intensifying.
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.
Steve Rogers is one of the few mortals able to not only lift Mjolnir, but wield its full power, making him someone who legitimately could defeat Thor. Assuming the reason for their battle is due to Thor being deceived, possessed, or otherwise out of his mind, Cap would be able to use Mjolnir against him.
SPOILER ALERT: Loki can literally control time and space. He held an infinite amount of timelines for eternity. Season 2 Loki is arguably one of the most most powerful characters in the MCU, easily comparable to infinity Ultron, the watcher etc. DCEU Superman stands no chance!
Superman isn't beating the avengers but he could take out some of the low tier beings like Cap, Hawkeye and Black widow. And others like Antman, Spider-man ,Black panther and Ironman with ease . But those of Hulk , Dr. Strange , Wanda , Thor , Loki and Captain Marvel would beat Superman.
In terms of speed, power, and durability, Superman and Goku (in SSJ2) are pretty much even. However, Goku's martial arts training gives him an edge against Superman. Superman might have gotten some training as well, but it has not been covered or written about as extensively as Goku's.
Despite being an unstoppable force, powerful beings like Namor, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Deadpool have managed to outsmart and defeat the Hulk. From fellow superheroes to average soldiers, various characters, including Hawkeye and even Batman, have successfully taken down the Hulk.
Usually, Darkseid is capable of beating down Superman in a fight, but it's often depicted as a close one-on-one fight that tests both to their limits. Here, Darkseid attacks as a genuine God of Evil, beating two versions of Clark Kent without breaking a swear.
Hulk has taken on Marvel gods like Thor before and come out victorious, but Zeus represents a much more powerful opponent. The Olympian easily defeated the Hulk and tested his healing factor in their fight.
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 counting down the most powerful DC cosmic characters of all time, the number one has to be DC's version of God, known as The Presence. While there are numerous Gods in the DC pantheon, mostly from the Greek versions of Zeus and his offspring, the Presence is more powerful than them all.
Here's your first look at David Corenswet as the new Superman for DC's upcoming film about the "Man of Steel." DC on May 6 released an image of Corenswet in his Superman outfit, appearing to adjust his left boot. "Get ready," an X message accompanying the photo read, along with the film's release date: July 11, 2025.
While Thanos might have the brute strength to defeat Thor, for example, it's a different matter when it comes to the Big Blue Boy Scout. That's because Superman remains much more powerful than Thanos — meaning that, in a straight fight, the former is bound to take the latter down.
