Summary
- Apocalypse outmatches Black Adam in strength and healing abilities in a head-to-head fight.
- Iron Man’s intelligence and resourcefulness could outsmart Black Adam in battle.
- Carnage’s god-like brutality could easily overpower Black Adam, making him the ultimate victor.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, there is no denying the power of Black Adam, showing off that he can take on DC’s heaviest hitters and still prevail in the end.
However, while Black Adam is insanely powerful, there are still several characters that could not only match him but also beat him in a fight. And when it comes to characters from the Marvel Universe, there are plenty that could easily pull this off and defeat Black Adam.
Apocalypse
Mutant Strength & Healing
Apocalypse and Black Adam have many similar powers and strength levels, but when it comes down to an all-out brawl, Apocalypse is far superior. Many of Apocalypse’s powers are far stronger than Black Adam’s, and all come naturally rather than being granted by a pantheon of gods.
Not only that, but Apocalypse’s healing factor is far superior, and given that Black Adam’s lightning is easily countered by Apocalypse’s ability to absorb energy, it’s easy to see why Apocalypse pulls out the win in the end.
Storm
Weather Him Down
Storm would call upon the forces of nature to put down Black Adam. This battle wouldn’t be easy; in fact, it would be a war of attrition.
Storm has proven repeatedly that she’s as powerful as any Marvel character. Thor acknowledges her as his equal, dubbing her the “goddess of the storm,” and she constantly demonstrates all the virtues mutantkind needs in a leader, those her mentors Xavier and Magneto lack.
Storm would call upon the forces of nature to put down Black Adam. This battle wouldn’t be easy; in fact, it would be a war of attrition. However, in the end, the outcome would be a reminder that, despite his strength and fortitude, Black Adam is one individual, and can only stand against nature for so long.
Iron Man
Outsmart Him
More than just intelligence, Tony often displays an intuitive sense of how to exploit his opponents’ weaknesses. Black Adam’s brash, straightforward style of attack would be turned to Iron Man’s advantage.
Black Adam would certainly rank among Iron Man’s most impressive head-to-head victories, were the two to square off. Black Adam’s brute strength might give him a surface-level advantage over his opponent – until Iron Man’s intellect, and natural resourcefulness, leveled the playing field, ultimately tipping it in Tony Stark’s favor.
More than just intelligence, Tony often displays an intuitive sense of how to exploit his opponents’ weaknesses. Black Adam’s brash, straightforward style of attack would be turned to Iron Man’s advantage, as the Avenger’s quick-thinking allowed him to devise a trap, or a novel use of his tech, to take out Black Adam.
Sentry
Blast Him To Nothing
Given that Sentry is often described as having the power of a million exploding suns, it’s easy to see why he handily destroys Black Adam. Being one of the most overpowered superheroes of all time, Sentry has more than enough power to defeat Black Adam in seconds.
His powers are pretty much limitless and have been described as godlike. While Black Adam also has godlike power, his powers have their limits. Sentry’s does not. While Sentry’s powers rely on his mental state, he has more than enough power to not only vaporize Black Adam in an instant but perhaps even the world itself.
Wonder Man
Fight Smarter, Not Harder
Wonder Man has faced down many powerful villains in the comics, but Black Adam would be a true test of his abilities. However, Wonder Man still holds the edge. While they can be equal power levels, Wonder Man’s healing factor and unlimited stamina keep him on pace with Black Adam.
Combined with his strength, which has been stated could be on the same level as the Sentry, this is enough for Wonder Man to claim victory. Even if Black Adam somehow disrupts Wonder Man’s ionic signature to break him apart, he has demonstrated before that he can reform himself without assistance. The fight would be long and hard, but in the end, it’s Wonder Man that takes the win here.
Thanos
Beat Him At His Own Game
Thanos is often billed as the ultimate villain in Marvel, and he certainly has the power to conquer the entire galaxy if he wanted to. As such, Black Adam poses no threat to the Mad Titan. Thanos is strong enough to lift the massive Galactus Engine with no effort, subdue the mighty Beta Ray Bill, and tank blows from a Power Stone-wielding Thor.
Even more impressive is that he’s survived point-blank blasts from not only Odin, but Galactus himself. His energy blasts are also strong enough to knock Galactus off his feet from even a glancing blow, and this is all without possessing the Infinity Stones. Black Adam stands no chance, even with his godlike strength.
Thanos and Black Adam would be one of the most brutal match-ups of any considered here. The Mad Titan is relentless, and Black Adam would test every ounce of strength he has. A future Marvel/DC crossover could build its entire storyline around a battle between these two heavyweights.
Ultron
Infect Him
Ultron has consistently been one of the greatest threats ever faced by the Avengers. While his robot form may seem like something Black Adam could easily smash, Ultron is far deadlier to him than it appears. Ultron’s outer shell is made of Adamantium, which is nearly unbreakable.
While Black Adam could potentially break it over time, Ultron’s various other powers are enough to keep him at bay, including his Encephalo-beam and his energy absorption abilities. But the key thing that brings Ultron to victory is that he can not only transfer his consciousness into other bodies, but he also can infect Black Adam with the Ultron Virus, turning Black Adam into one of his mindless thralls and ending the fight right then and there.
Captain Marvel
Whatever It Takes
Defeat is simply never an option for Carol Danvers. Black Adam would be just the latest obstacle for Captain Marvel to surmount.
Marvel’s Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, would go toe-to-toe with Black Adam, and in the end, she would prevail. Carol is one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Universe, and among the most resilient. Many other characters on this list would overpower Black Adam, but Carol would keep fighting until her opponent tapped out.
Captain Marvel is among the most even matches for Black Adam here. She is an absolute powerhouse – and she possesses a relentless drive to overcome adversity. Defeat is simply never an option for Carol Danvers. Black Adam would be just the latest obstacle for Captain Marvel to surmount.
Carol is perhaps the most fitting entry on this list. Black Adam is famous for his perennial conflict with hero Shazam – who was originally known as Captain Marvel, and was renamed following his acquisition by DC Comics in the 1970s.
Dr. Strange
Use Superior Magic
Strange would outclass Black Adam at the magical level.
He would use his abilities to neutralize Black Adam’s supernaturally-gifted powers, and then eliminate the DC anti-hero as a threat entirely.
Black Adam’s powers are derived from magic – and no other Marvel character is more equipped to face magical opponents than Dr. Stephen Strange. While he may no longer be the Sorcerer Supreme, Strange remains one of the most powerful magic-wielders in the Marvel Universe.
Strange would outclass Black Adam at the magical level. He would use his abilities to neutralize Black Adam’s supernaturally-gifted powers, and then eliminate the DC anti-hero as a threat entirely. Certainly, it would be a test of wills for Strange, and not a one-sided contest – but Strange would emerge victorious.
Hulk
Tear Him Limb From Limb
Hulk is always known as the strongest one there is, which is something that he’s proven by beating several powerful characters in battles. He lives up to that title so much that Black Adam probably has no chance against him.
An important thing to keep in mind is that Hulk gets stronger the angrier he gets. So the longer the fight goes on, the stronger Hulk will get. As mentioned before, Black Adam has no ability to end fights against opponents of greater or equal strength quickly, so the only thing he can do is continue to try to pierce Hulk’s invulnerable skin – something that he has very little chance of doing the longer the fight goes on.
Scarlet Witch
Warp His Reality
While Scarlet Witch can be beaten by certain Marvel Characters, she is far stronger than Black Adam in enough ways that she could take him down, as Scarlet Witch’s magical abilities easily outclass Black Adam’s own.
Her powers are much stronger, and she has access to far more abilities than Black Adam. She even matches Black Adam’s Wisdom of Zehuti with her own clairvoyance powers. With the ability to unleash a multitude of chaos spells and to warp reality to her every whim, it’s no contest for who wins this fight.
Thor
Ride The Lightning To Victory
The God of Thunder fighting Black Adam seems like an even fight. But when looking at Thor’s power levels, it’s anything but. While both their lighting powers would cancel each other out, Thor has shown to have far greater strength and speed than Black Adam.
Plus, given that Black Adam is obviously not worthy, all Thor would have to do is strike him to the ground with his hammer and end the fight there. Even without Mjolnir, Thor has survived massive explosions and tanked blasts from the likes of Odin and Celestials, making him pretty much invincible to everything Black Adam can throw at him.
Doctor Doom
Nullify Black Adam’s Magic
Doctor Doom is easily the biggest Earthbound threat the Avengers have faced, and he’s far more powerful than any of the movies have shown at this point. Doctor Doom is a master of blending science and magic into one and has plenty of gadgets that can hold up to Black Adam’s attacks.
His armor has withstood a direct hit from the Infinity Gauntlet and can be outfitted with multiple different devices to defeat Black Adam with little effort. Plus, Doom is a master of the mystic arts and has plenty of magical powers that can nullify Black Adam’s powers before destroying him in seconds.
Carnage
Unleash God-Mode Brutality
Black Adam’s impressive strength and powers are bestowed upon him by the gods – but the unhinged symbiote has ascended to godhood himself.
Carnage is one of the most vicious, violent creatures in the Marvel Universe, and he continues to grow stronger as time goes on. Black Adam’s impressive strength and powers are bestowed upon him by the gods – but the unhinged symbiote has ascended to godhood himself.
Venom would eviscerate Black Adam, ruthlessly devastating him in combat, subjecting him to a violent barrage unlike anything anyone else on this list is capable of. Black Adam has a penchant for violence, and is one of DC’s most intense characters. That said, he can’t compete with Carnage.
Carnage began as an off-shoot of Venom, but while the original Marvel symbiote has firmly become a hero over time, his “offspring” has become one of the most chaotic, destructive threats in comics.
Silver Surfer
Neutralize Him Before He Can Blink
There’s no denying that the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. As such, he’s more than a match for Black Adam. The Silver Surfer can move faster than lightning, which pretty much takes away Black Adam’s most notable powers right there.
More than that, the Silver Surfer’s power level can reach as high as a compact star’s. He’s held his own against beings like Thor, Beta Ray Bill, and Michael Korvac, all supremely powerful beings, and his energy beams are strong enough to equal Thanos himself. There’s no possible way for Black Adam to beat this cosmically-powered being.
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