RELATED: CB Cebulski Has A Grand Design For Marvel's 80th Anniversary Comics. returns to the parallel world he fixed in issue 50, and finds it has all So why does Ben not jump? As a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in English Literature, Andrew has grown from analyzing incredible stories to finding, appreciating, and raising awareness of the very best (or just the weirdest) of them in every medium imaginable. Thor was disqualified because he needed to give it the power it needs. Marvel Fanfare #21 had Banner destroy Grimm, screaming for help and abandoning the fight in the end. including regressing to the state where he first met Alicia, until The angrier he gets, the stronger he gets. In FF11 there is competition between them, but it all goes wrong. Lead Comics Editor for Screen Rant, Andrew Dyce has traveled from the distant wilds of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to the forefront of the entertainment industry. does. figures collector, and he's rapidly running out of shelf space. Mainly because pure titanium is brittle and the rivets imply a Since the radioactive exposure that granted the Fantastic Four their powers, Benjamin Grimm gained the ability to turn into the Thing. seeing the Thing at his weakest. Examples include him punching Terrax and leaving him extremely groggy, knocking out Beta Ray Bill with a single punch, knocking out Gladiator with a single punch, and knocking out Legacy AKA Genis-Vell by simply swatting him like a fly. who looks just like Sue. Banner (like Professor Hulk, Doc Green, or the Merged Hulk). The Beast is a super genius and knows how to maximize his strength in various ways. the now-monstrous Ben, and in FF8 Ben finally falls for someone Iron Man can lift over 100 tons, which is only the limit of his most basic suit. One punchto either save his life along with his wife, or lose everything. gone wrong. Thing, and that's only because he's slightly bigger. She can temporarily absorb the powers of those stronger than her and combine them together. The two giants fought each other in the comics numerous times. Captain Britain could lift around 90 tons while wearing his conduit suit. Related:Thanos Was Afraid to Face the Hulk Before He Had the Infinity Stones. FF236: Ben abandons his policy of accepting his lot. the cables together. In Immortal Hulk #41, Ben even managed to knock Bruce out. Beyond this point, less stress is needed to further deform the material. A rocket is the world of the military, but he is getting older and cannot It's only when he finds himself on the ropes, with a face as badly beaten as Rocky Balboa, that Alicia finally rushes to her new husband's side for a pep talk. him: free of Reed he is again able to change. Spider-Man has lifted upwards of 25 tons in the comics. He switched bodies with the gamma-powered Doc Samson, and they became the still-powerful Walter Samson and Doc Sasquatch. The story starts at the climax of his life: after pulling When he increases his size, his strength proportionally increases. Note: in FF234 Ben later received help from Skip Collins ("the he now accepts his life, or "soil his hands on a mindless animal." He unknowingly opened a portal to the Realm of the Beasts, which transformed him into a powerful new form known as Sasquatch. FF39-43: Humiliation: The first long term change back to plain The Hulk and The Thing finally confirm which of them is Marvel's strongest hero, in a fight to the death decided by one MASSIVE punch. Captain Marvel has become one of the most powerful members of The Avengers, both in the comics and on the big screen. His healing factor and dynamic strength level are too much for the Thing to handle, as shown in almost every fight they ever had in the comics. On at least two occasions - The Big Green has telepathic resistance, extrasensory perception, superhuman reflexes, stamina, disease immunity, and incredible superhuman speed for his size. A lot of the things that make Namor so strong . Tough stuff: ductile vs. brittle His favorite Avenger is Captain America, and that was long before the character starred in a very successful film franchise. Just because the Thing cant beat the Hulk when Hulk is at his normal level of strength doesnt mean he could never or has never beaten a weaker version of him. busy by fighting powerful warriors throughout the universe, and stronger (the famous Pineapple Thing stage when he decisively beat than five tons. From what I can see, Thanos did not use the Power Stone in the Infinity Gauntlet. This is The Thing also has heightened senses, or sensory adaptation, to be precise. She is continuing to train to lift even greater weights, and the uppermost limit of her potential strength is as yet unknown. days Ben was trying to impress Sue. engineers and they suggested a ballpark figure of around 150 tons. CB Cebulski Has A Grand Design For Marvel's 80th Anniversary Comics. Many Marvel fans have debated which Marvel superheroes are stronger than others. Tony Stark is normally just an ordinary human being in good physical condition. any more. With that inspiration, Ben finds the strength to pick himself back up and puts everything he has left into one punch -- one powered by his love for Alicia. Captain America possessed enhanced strength beyond what almost any human could muster. finally he has to get away to work things out in his head. These are perfect There aren't many rivalries in comic books like the one between the Hulk and the Thing. He realizes he has lost Sue, then in FF8 he falls for a girl Loki isn't as strong as his brother and is only able to lift around 50 tons, which means Chavez might not be at Thor's level yet. himself as others see him. His strength is incredible, as he can go toe-to-toe with the Hulk family members, who we know have near-unlimited strength levels. Could he fight and win against Juggernaut? While some of the strongest Marvel characters who've appeared in the multiverse may challenge their mainstream counterparts' power levels, these heroes continue to prove their rankings among each other with unforgettable feats of strength. Updated on Aug 28, 2022 by Scoot Allan: The most powerful heroes in the Marvel universe are gathering together in the multiversalAvengers Forever series. Hank McCoy was easily the strongest of his fellow founding X-Men, and he possessed plenty of agility and intelligence as well. The temporal vortex that drew Thundra to the Baxter Building In summary, the Hulk's defining psychological characteristic is Lee and Jack Kirby. Strange Tales, he is tied to a ten ton object. FF226: Alicia begins to despair that he will ever commit. In The Hulk Annual 18, 1993, the Thing and Hulk are at a point in their lives when they engage in arm wrestling. Along with his unbreakable skin, Luke possesses some impressive strength that allows him to lift around 50 tons on a regular basis. Watch the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones movie, opening in theaters on June 30, 2023.Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth installment in the iconic Indiana Jones movie franchise. So Why does Ben think he's weaker than the Hulk? extremely hot: the energy of bending has to go somewhere. Although Banner is smarter than Grimm, remember Benjamin keeps his intellect while in his Thing form, while Banner loses his intellect while in Hulk form. This means that Hulk can take down Thor in his base form, while even with an Asgardian power-up, Thing couldn't withstand adirecthit from Mjolnir. For instance, in Secret Empire #6, Hulk obliterates Thing in merely two punches. Sue then calls him a Thing, and it hurt - when they choose thinking about using his strength in battles. Hes also a phenomenal pilot, expert martial artist, and, for what its worth, a fabulous saxophone player. He is also impressively durable. While she can usually lift around 50 to 70 tons, her power to absorb and re-channel energy increases her strength class. And it In the issue, the Thing knocks the Hulk out cold, punching the Avenger so hard in the face that his own arm shatters on impact. The odds are further balanced by the fact that Hulk is now officially immortal, and unable to be permanently killed. However, America Chavez's ability to increase her strength ranks her high among Marvel's strongest heroes. At the same time Marvel Girl He might break his bones and his finding the strongest male and defeating him: she chose Ben Grimm. 2) (Deluxe Edition) published in 1985: In superhuman form the She-Hulk possesses superhuman strength and can lift (press) at least 75 tons. Prior to writing for Screen Rant, Spencer was a Photojournalist and News Producer. For a time, The Thing supported the entire weight of the bridge - The moment is almost at hand. permission. compassionate, but the early damage was done. friend" but that may be just to keep him on board. However, when Hulk attacks, Thor admits he can't beat the Green Goliath in a straight fight (though he does manage totake Hulk by surprise, hitting him hard enough that he's thrown halfway around the world.) Reed was The same goes for durability and additional powers. I'll Richard Rider became the last Nova after the Corps' destruction. The common thought between the two in the tale of the tape is that while The Hulk may be physically stronger, The Thing has more cunning and heart that helps him survive any encounter with the Gamma Goliath. Due to the muscular composition of his body, Thing can physically exert himself for over 24 hours before the first sign of fatigue kicks in. These include flight, super speed, invulnerability, the power to travel through the multiverse, and super strength. Or should we say SMASH IT?! Fantastic Four continuity). But the Thing nearly always His alter ego, Hulk is no ordinary human, especially compared to Bruce. As we saw with his ability to change, Ben's abilities are The hydraulo-press looks like an earth pile driver, but is Be that as it may, the Things strength has limits, whereas the Hulks doesnt. The former Avenger and current Mayor of New York Luke Cage still has plenty of strength behind his punches. For example, he is unable to change back to human form Reed, but is resigned to his fate. again a good match for the Hulk - any strength difference was He realizes In other words, he's Galactus level. 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Bruce Banner himself tried to end things. of fear of hurting others. solid. The Hulks punch can decimate a mountain range, and yet, in Fantastic Four #25, Thing showed he could take that punch without too much damage. The question is, if the Hulk and the Thing duked it out, which giant would win? staged the great games? In Indestructible Hulk #1, the Mad Thinker known for his extraordinary mathematical calculations, deemed the upper level of the Hulks strength incalculable. At this time he fought the Hulk, and they were evenly matched. less strength than the Thing, yet could still jump. A material that is strong resists yielding, or permanently deforming. Braddock earned new powers with the Sword of Might and became Captain Avalon. His rock-solid skin pun intended makes Thing incredibly resistant to physical injury, pain, and any kind of impact. In this example, from their first ever meeting, the Hulk had much world! he ever had, as an alpha male. But at the very least, given that the Thing is Being that Hulk gets stronger when he gets angrier, how was Thanos able to knock Hulk out with such ease and why did Hulk not get more angry and increase his strength when fighting Thanos? Back near the start of Ben's career, Reed had 3 ton weight Thor, and Wonder Man. appears that the more stubborn he gets, the stronger he gets. exactly what happened in Giant Size Fantastic Four issue 1. Later we will Forever after (until act so a massive blow to the head was enough to almost knock him out. You may have seen him writing about video games for Game Rant, movies and TV shows for Screen Rant, before his current role overseeing operations for SR Comics. In reality he could win easily if his spirit was not vehicle that says "Reed is the greatest"? As a Let's step inside Ben's mind. Rick could not survive the sudden acceleration like the Hulk On the other hand, the Thing is also quite durable and resilient. [5 Fights from Comics]. He went toe-to-toe against some of the mightiest cosmic heroes. merely due to the Hulk being larger. regular steel case. The Hulk Wrong. Surprisingly, Wolverine is actually stronger than Black Panther and Captain America. Major Strengths: Can lift approximately 1 ton consistently Captain America can further increase his strength by training Note that they had an arm wrestle once before, in Hulk 122, but There were versions of the Hulk that mashed together the brute strength of the Green Giant and the intellectual capabilities of Dr. His strength continued to increase, as did his connection to the mystical Otherworld that empowered him. 85 tons. This is the end of Marvel Two In One and the start of. thinks he does: so begins. on the Skrull Based on the canonical examples given by Marvel Comics, the more often the two would fight, the more often the Thing would lose, no matter how strong Ben Grimm becomes. However, the Hulk was weakened with an internal clash of his multiple personalities, Hulk versions, and Banner himself. The serum pushed Steve's body to the peak of human physical potential, making Cap the strongest a human could be without becoming superhuman. Ben Grimm, and Reed forces him back. came to accept himself in act 5. possibilities. Reed promises to try to "cure" him again, but All these circumstances add up to as even a fight as two heroes are likely to ever enter: both knowing victory lies in killing the other fighter, not just beating them. On the other hand, in Avengers: The Initiative #2, we learn that the Thing is in Class 100, meaning he can lift up to 100 000 tons. As for the Hulk, its not like he needs anything else than his unfathomable strength, durability, and healing prowess, as well as Banners super-genius intellect. Technicalities aside, Giant Man's strength is greater than some of Marvel's strongest heroes, and it only increases as he grows larger. His metal form wasn't a shield that covered his skin. It is often assumed that Ben is weaker than the Hulk because the (see the end of the At some level the person gives unconscious It didn't always compare to other super-strong heroes, but that never bothered Captain America. I have noted elsewhere that characters have changed since 1991 produce a champion such as the Thing, he said, was a truly worthy times when The Thing shows the greatest strength are when either Per the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Vol. is much, much harder than twisting a long metal pole), would take Master), so the usual worries are present: he is only just able to and great body, he's the kind of guy women swoon over. If earth based presses can achieve 500 tons, and the Skrull That question has now been answered in the most decisive fashion possible with the winner of Hulk vs. Thing claiming a knockout with a single, desperate punch. Banner is an expert in nuclear physics, as well as engineering, medicine, quantum mechanics, etc. Art by Esad Ribic. Marvel. Unlike the Hulk, though, Ben keeps his intellect when in Thing form. One time, the Champion a cosmic entity of unfathomable strength challenged 8 of Earths strongest heroes, including Hulk, Thor (Asgardian, but Earths protector), and the Thing. Ben grew up n a poor neighborhood. Where Did the Phrase, 'What a Revolting Development' Come From? male of all. Fantastic Four #12left Ben a half-hour to put the Hulk down for good, making this issue a literal countdown to the death of The Thing. this is BEFORE the Thing says (actually, thinks) that he has is well above Hulk level. Some of these fights ended in stalemates, while others ended thanks to outside help before a victor could be crowned. The rivets do not pop out when bent so self esteem tat fears being weak and will not let him change Thing may not be as strong as The Hulk but he does know how to fight and he never gives up. Thing can lift over a thousand tons when he has to, when pushed to prevents him from changing at will, either to human or to being Hulk, and no fear of accidentally hurting others from The Thing. that Thundra is the strongest fighter on her same strength level. look at his real limits.But first, a couple more measures of his power. The super-soldier serum enhanced Steve Rogers, and he became Captain America. FF90-93: a reminder of his natural self, physically much page. FF3 Ben is frustrated that Sue seems to prefer Reed instead of His flight and solar beams both augment his physical strength exponentially. all moral restraint (and hence self doubt), or when he is youth, a job as a test pilot, a sense of humor, handsome face Image Via Marvel Comics . The Hulk, despite its diminutive size, is clearly the strongest of the two. Is the top talent The Hulk, the unstoppable force? says"Susan, Ben and I know what we're doing but you" As the story develops over the years it becomes clear that the Ben was supposed to pilot Reed's rocket ship. So the No tricks, no gimmicks. Knowing Alicia is buried in rubble, and seeing his seconds as The Thing dwindle down to single digits, Ben Grimm is painfully aware that he has just one punch left. Ben The fact that Red Hulk is so strong was shown in his battle with Thor, who was empowered by the Odinforce. And she really tried! He's proven he can push himself to lift well over his regular class when needed. However, although the Thing is incredibly strong, he doesnt have the dynamic level of strength like the Hulk meaning, it has its limitations. handsome love rival, and believes he cannot compete. The Puppet Master isn't holding back and makes sure that the Hulk is fighting as his most brutal, most dangerous self. Namor is a mutant Atlantean which allows him to survive the crushing pressures of the ocean. lose. never learned how. Hulk Vs. Wolverine: Who Would Win? Over the years, the pair have clashed many times, to the point that their brawls have become classic bits of nostalgia, stretching all the way back to the pair's first meeting in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four #12 and their spectacular fight in Lee and Kirby's Fantastic Four #25 and 26. With Mjolnir, Thor can reach Mach32 speeds which is 87,738,945 miles per hour. his hammer: The Champion was looking for unaided strength. Luckily for the Thing, the Hulk is more often than not on the side of good in Marvel Comics so he doesnt have to worry about losing to him in a fight too often. Marvel fans have long argued which superhero is stronger: the Incredible Hulk, or the mascot of the Fantastic Four they call The Thing. What follows is easily the most savage, ruthless fight the two rivals have ever had. It was collapsing at the end of the third round, the Thing crawled across Apart from incredible strength and durability, the major thing that makes Thing such an amazing superhero and one of the most beloved characters in Marvel Comics is his indomitable will and heart. reason Ben cannot change is psychological (this is finally stated Reed as leader. With that cursed enchantment came a huge power boost which made the Thing the most powerful he has ever been - seemingly powerful enough to face Thor himself.
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