Comic books have introduced us to some of the most formidable beings ever imagined. One-Above-All, the supreme entity in the Marvel Universe, wields unlimited power and omniscience as the creator of all existence. Many fans consider One-Above-All the obvious answer when deciding which superhero is the most powerful. Doctor Manhattan from the Watchmen series possesses near-limitless abilities, including control over matter, energy, and time. His transformation from a human scientist to a god-like being makes him one of the strongest characters in comics. The Living Tribunal, the cosmic judge in the Marvel Universe, oversees and maintains balance across all realities with nearly boundless power and authority. Now it's your turn to decide: vote for your favorite and help shape the superhero rankings list. Who do you think is the most powerful character in comics?
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First Appearance: Doctor Strange #13Doctor Strange #13.
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First Appearance: Watchmen #1Watchmen #1.
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First Appearance: X-Men #101Strange Tales #57.
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The Phoenix Force embodies the primal potential of life and is a cosmic entity of unbridled power in the Marvel Universe. Its fiery desire has burnt planets and laid waste to civilizations and will do so again. Jean Grey, the X-Men's host, wore tighter outfits after becoming possessed. X-Men #101.
The Phoenix Force.The Phoenix Force embodies life's primal power. This cosmic entity has burned planets and ruined civilizations. Jean Grey, the X-Men's host, wore tighter outfits after becoming possessed.
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Strange Tales #138Fantastic Four #44.
Galactus is the most powerful character in the Marvel Universe who actually acts. Galactus travels the galaxy in his chair-shaped spaceship to eat planets.1,425 - 6
DC One Million #4Strange Tales #138.
Eternity personifies time in Marvel. Without him, nothing happens. He controls all living things but serves The Living Tribunal and depends on Galactus.1,134 - 8
First Appearance.First Appearance: ThanosJourney Into Mystery #86.
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First Appearance: DarkseidFantastic Four Annual #6.
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First Appearance: Iron Man #55.
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First Appearance: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134.
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First Appearance: Presence Secret Wars #1.
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More Fun Comics #52 More Fun Comics #52.
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First Appearance: X-Factor #5.
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First Appearance: SentryThe Sentry #1.
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First Appearance: Anti-MonitorCrisis on Infinite Earths #2.
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First Appearance: Superman #30.
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First Appearance: New Mutants #25.
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X-Man is an Omega-level mutant created by Mr. Sinister from the Age of Apocalypse timeline. He shares the same genetic history as Cable. After returning from the dead, Nate joined the New Mutants and started a relationship with Dani Moonstar.Age of Apocalypse.The timeline shares the same genetic history as Cable. Nate joins the New Mutants after returning from the dead and begins a relationship with Dani Moonstar.
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