The Hulk’s and Superman’s pure strength are largely unrivaled in their respective universes. Superman’s Kryptonian physiology means he has practically no upper limit when it comes to his strength, on display when he infamously lifts 200 quintillion tons with one hand In “All-Star Superman” (by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Phil Balsman, Travis Lanham). Meanwhile, the Hulk has razed cities and shaken entire dimensions with his rage-fueled powers.
However, when Superman has faced off against the Jade Giant, Kal-El has come out on top. In “The Incredible Hulk vs. Superman” (by Roger Stern, Steve Rude, and Al Milgrom), Superman knocks out Hulk after a tense battle, admitting the green monster was no easy defeat. In the “DC vs. Marvel” crossover (by Ron Marz, Peter David, Dan Jurgens, and Claudio Castellini), Superman, once again, is victorious.
But if the Jade Giant is stronger than Superman, how did he lose both fights against the DC hero? Unfortunately for the Hulk, his rage, his biggest strength, can also be a significant weakness. Even if he is stronger than Superman, the Man of Steel’s ability to think clearly and not be blinded by anger means he can overcome Hulk’s physical advantage. So, at full strength and in one’s right mind, Hulk is stronger than Superman — but rarely is the rage monster in control. Still, revealing Hulk is stronger than Doomsday should have readers excited about a potential “Secret Crisis” and a reunion between the Marvel and DC heroes, which may throw a wrench in what appeared to be a previously settled debate.
The Hulk’s and Superman’s pure strength are largely unrivaled in their respective universes. Superman’s Kryptonian physiology means he has practically no upper limit when it comes to his strength, on display when he infamously lifts 200 quintillion tons with one hand In “All-Star Superman” (by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Phil Balsman, Travis Lanham). Meanwhile, the Hulk has razed cities and shaken entire dimensions with his rage-fueled powers.
However, when Superman has faced off against the Jade Giant, Kal-El has come out on top. In “The Incredible Hulk vs. Superman” (by Roger Stern, Steve Rude, and Al Milgrom), Superman knocks out Hulk after a tense battle, admitting the green monster was no easy defeat. In the “DC vs. Marvel” crossover (by Ron Marz, Peter David, Dan Jurgens, and Claudio Castellini), Superman, once again, is victorious.
But if the Jade Giant is stronger than Superman, how did he lose both fights against the DC hero? Unfortunately for the Hulk, his rage, his biggest strength, can also be a significant weakness. Even if he is stronger than Superman, the Man of Steel’s ability to think clearly and not be blinded by anger means he can overcome Hulk’s physical advantage. So, at full strength and in one’s right mind, Hulk is stronger than Superman — but rarely is the rage monster in control. Still, revealing Hulk is stronger than Doomsday should have readers excited about a potential “Secret Crisis” and a reunion between the Marvel and DC heroes, which may throw a wrench in what appeared to be a previously settled debate.