Marvel's Ten Strongest Heroes

[VaultMan]

Originally Posted by Tetragrammaton

The Marvel Universe Handbooks list Sasquatch as having strength in the 70 ton range, as compared with Colossus also at 70 tons (at that time) and the Thing's 85.

Thats something thats always been kinda confusing: do we take the OHOTMU as the truth in regard to these things, or reference actual continuity? Tough to argue with the OHOTMU, but still...

[wktf]

Originally Posted by Tetragrammaton

While he isn't one of the first names to come to mind, the current Deathlok (Michael Collins) is one of the strongest characters around, certainly stronger than Sasquatch or the Thing.

Seriously? Tet, can you help me out with this one? I'd never consider Deathlock to be stronger than the Thing.

[wktf]

Originally Posted by Tetragrammaton

So who would you include in your top ten Heroes in terms of physical strength?

1. Hulk
2. Thor
3. Beta Ray Bill
4. Gladiator
5. Sentry
6. Silver Surfer
7. Hyperion
8. Hercules
9. Juggernaut (still kind of see him as a villain but whatever)
10. Wonder Man

I think this hits the top 10 perfectly, Tet. If you took out Juggernaut because he wasn't considered a hero I'd put in Atlas who's strength level is around that of Wonder Man's.

[heirtoasguard]

alright, in particular order--


1. Thor
2. Hulk
3. Hercules
4. Wonder Man
5. Sub-Mariner
6. Gladiator
7. Juggernaut
8. Colossus (I heard he is in class 100 now??)
9. Beta Ray Bill
10.She-Hulk

if Colossus isn't in class 100, put in the Thing there. I'm putting anyone in here that could augment their strenght like the Silver Surfer or Iron Man.

[heirtoasguard]

good call wktf...Altas should be there so take out my Subby and insert Atlas.
and if Colossus isn't put in Subby instead of Thing.

[lord odin]

Originally Posted by wktf

Seriously? Tet, can you help me out with this one? I'd never consider Deathlock to be stronger than the Thing.

The Luther Manning Deathlok body had enhanced strength which enabled him to lift (press) approximately 2 tons.
Luther Manning's mechanical, cybernetic physiology granted him several other powers including enhanced reflexes, endurance 5 times past the normal human level, life support and a computer augmented brain.
Michael Collins' cyborg body can lift 85 tons and run approximately 107 mph. As well as target (nearly infallibly) multiple objects and track them. He could scan the entire electromagnetic spectrum, as well as enter computer systems. As demonstrated in Beyond #3 he can unlock his internal safeties to achieve "Class 100" strength.
The Michael Collins Deathlok has learned to use internal nanobots to repair and alter both his organic and inorganic parts, enabling him to appear as either a humanoid cyborg, or completely human.
The Michael Collins Deathlok also has a very sophisticated A.I., capable of quickly making complex strategies and evaluating their chance of success. If requested, the A.I. can take control of the body to perform these operations

[wktf]

If Deathlock can lift 85 tons but can achieve class 100 strength when he needs to, to me, that puts him in the same class as Iron Man, not in the top 10. Next tier with The Thing, Iron Man, etc.

[wktf]

Originally Posted by heirtoasguard

good call wktf...Altas should be there so take out my Subby and insert Atlas.
and if Colossus isn't put in Subby instead of Thing.

Subby went toe-to-toe with Wonder Man in an early George Perez issue and got his head handed to him. Wondy knocked him out cold, and Namor was coming out of the ocean, I believe. Atlas definitely over Namor in the top 10.

[heirtoasguard]

that fight between Subby and Wonder Man wasn't actually toe-to-toe. they both landed some punches and Wondy knocked him out. I agree Wondy is stronger than Subby. and we both agree on Atlas.

[moon_knight1971]

Here's my list:

1. Champion (Marvel 2-in-1 annual 7)
2. Hulk
3. Thor (#2 with Odin Power)
4. Sentry
5. Gladiator
6. Juggernaut
7. Hercules
8. Beta Ray Bill
9. Wonder Man
10.Sub-Mariner