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* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman the Batsuit gives]] Terry [=McGinnis=] super strength.
* From ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'', Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy (depending on form; his gorilla form is the go-to for feats of strength, although it is dwarfed by his elephant and 'Tyrannosaurus rex'' forms), Pantha, and Aqualad.

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* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman the Batsuit gives]] [[Characters/DCAUTerryMcGinnis Terry [=McGinnis=] McGinnis]] super strength.
* From ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'', Cyborg, Starfire, [[Characters/TeenTitans2003Cyborg Cyborg]], [[Characters/TeenTitans2003Starfire Starfire]], [[Characters/TeenTitans2003BeastBoy Beast Boy Boy]] (depending on form; his gorilla form is the go-to for feats of strength, although it is dwarfed by his elephant and 'Tyrannosaurus rex'' forms), Pantha, and Aqualad.

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* From ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'', Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy (depending on form; his gorilla form is the go-to for feats of strength, although it is dwarfed by his elephant and 'Tyrannosaurus rex'' forms), Pantha, and Aqualad.
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** Cody Driscoll aka '''Risk''' is probably the primary Teen Titan who encompasses this. Due to his physiology as a Human-H'San Natall hybrid, one of the powers that Cody gains is the ability to move forces way beyond a normal human (although technically, this is SuperInvulnerability).
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** Other villains such as [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/6b/75/986b7553e1e4ba270967808f836bd376.jpg Brainiac]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/superman-vs-mind-controlled-mongul.jpg Mongul]], [[https://www.zonanegativa.com/2008/2651.jpg Atlas]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/31/cf/8e/31cf8ef2b2a4974b0d67fa36b6d5fecd.jpg Wraith]], [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0d/Rogol_Zaar.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190118020509 Rogol Zaar]] [[https://external-preview.redd.it/7mvJuTcj4wM8n3AbwDbzBKHHQ9gC5AtFfNZau0j8RIU.jpg?auto=webp&s=12fd734d0289eebc35c48fb60045a129f5585107 especially]] ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} are also often portrayed as being able to surpass Superman's strength, though Superman is [[DependingOnTheWriter generally]] [[LightningBruiser faster and more maneuverable]] than them, balancing things out.

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** Other villains such as [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/6b/75/986b7553e1e4ba270967808f836bd376.jpg [[Characters/SupermanBrainiacCharacter Post-Crisis]] [[https://imgur.com/XynLVOy Brainiac]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/superman-vs-mind-controlled-mongul.jpg Mongul]], [[https://www.zonanegativa.com/2008/2651.jpg Atlas]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/31/cf/8e/31cf8ef2b2a4974b0d67fa36b6d5fecd.jpg Wraith]], [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0d/Rogol_Zaar.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190118020509 Rogol Zaar]] Zaar,]] and [[https://external-preview.redd.it/7mvJuTcj4wM8n3AbwDbzBKHHQ9gC5AtFfNZau0j8RIU.jpg?auto=webp&s=12fd734d0289eebc35c48fb60045a129f5585107 especially]] ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} are also often portrayed as being able to surpass Superman's strength, though Superman is [[DependingOnTheWriter generally]] [[LightningBruiser faster and more maneuverable]] than them, balancing things out.
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*** But we can't talk about Superboys without at least mentioning the infamous ComicBook/SuperboyPrime who has [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ro7TO8I2--/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,q_80,w_1200/1208774557311831656.jpg utterly]] [[http://i.imgur.com/gHhQQDv.jpg ridiculous]] [[https://i.imgur.com/IHDj4tH.jpg strength]] greater than pretty '''everyone''' else. At one point he even [[http://i.imgur.com/dOcZnLl.jpg breaks reality]] [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6001/0bce2d2cae5a87892a6f26f3ae097a2d4c261dc1_hq.jpg with his]] [[https://i.imgur.com/aFLMu46.jpg punches]].

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*** But we can't talk about Superboys without at least mentioning the infamous ComicBook/SuperboyPrime ''[[Characters/SupermanSuperboyPrime Superboy-Prime]]'' who has [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ro7TO8I2--/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,q_80,w_1200/1208774557311831656.jpg utterly]] [[http://i.imgur.com/gHhQQDv.jpg ridiculous]] [[https://i.imgur.com/IHDj4tH.jpg strength]] greater than pretty '''everyone''' else. At one point he even [[http://i.imgur.com/dOcZnLl.jpg breaks reality]] [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6001/0bce2d2cae5a87892a6f26f3ae097a2d4c261dc1_hq.jpg with his]] [[https://i.imgur.com/aFLMu46.jpg punches]].
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* ComicBook/MotherPanic has this, according to preview material from Creator/YoungAnimal. The extent of it, as well as their source, has yet to be revealed.
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* [[Creator/DarkMatter2017 Damage]], a DC [[ComicBook/TheHulk Hulk]] {{expy}} recently introduced in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' gives even Grundy and Doomsday a run for their money. He's strong to [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50KYUIv_An4/Wl_pKHTQpYI/AAAAAAAAEwA/nq984cx2l24xavFxe9TSENEX6VsqFflDwCHMYCw/s1600/RCO008.jpg chuck cars out of his way]], [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/qX7zmCocIJ39x6qu3FUEjAdxW02qa1NCuv3h6MCee9EdBTgwQFwPg9FPKPPyA-RgPCjz_3lDi85vmtXO88XKFaIkaXwH5m5q9b8CzFXSEJIpXUBip3onFV-km_a0AQv_BV2VHvMsGg=s1600 make a shockwave by punching the ground]], overwhelms [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/aKexMR5B1B962IllJyS06Z_et97vsdJFCB1IEY5l7_PFhTQFfjRFCaiU-m9_d8ZyNi7JhibElbNNF-b6HStw_2W7p2lOcW_qPLhhAbl096lNgSPGL3X2TH_U4jFNuIjHgft8gbQ_Aw=s1600 Grundy]] [[https://i.imgur.com/sTrVKcy.jpg twice]] and [[https://i.imgur.com/JXc89o3.jpg sends Wonder Woman flying a mile away]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/69skjgmyimQp5nozp_f04pYtO9NWI74a1ddvsUivDG1LVHRi9O0Nq7a7FVXOSUyHNZs9BNhwUSz5g5FL5PSShgLdc-Y1wp3sRFX8b8zfxWkNyc1dTncUY5mpZQXN2stojAup3D8DqQ=s1600 repeatedly]] and even [[https://i.imgur.com/xk0QqZ6.jpg matches]] [[https://i.imgur.com/Sj34vXX.jpeg Superman in strength]].

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* [[Creator/DarkMatter2017 Damage]], a DC [[ComicBook/TheHulk [[ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk Hulk]] {{expy}} recently introduced in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' gives even Grundy and Doomsday a run for their money. He's strong to [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50KYUIv_An4/Wl_pKHTQpYI/AAAAAAAAEwA/nq984cx2l24xavFxe9TSENEX6VsqFflDwCHMYCw/s1600/RCO008.jpg chuck cars out of his way]], [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/qX7zmCocIJ39x6qu3FUEjAdxW02qa1NCuv3h6MCee9EdBTgwQFwPg9FPKPPyA-RgPCjz_3lDi85vmtXO88XKFaIkaXwH5m5q9b8CzFXSEJIpXUBip3onFV-km_a0AQv_BV2VHvMsGg=s1600 make a shockwave by punching the ground]], overwhelms [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/aKexMR5B1B962IllJyS06Z_et97vsdJFCB1IEY5l7_PFhTQFfjRFCaiU-m9_d8ZyNi7JhibElbNNF-b6HStw_2W7p2lOcW_qPLhhAbl096lNgSPGL3X2TH_U4jFNuIjHgft8gbQ_Aw=s1600 Grundy]] [[https://i.imgur.com/sTrVKcy.jpg twice]] and [[https://i.imgur.com/JXc89o3.jpg sends Wonder Woman flying a mile away]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/69skjgmyimQp5nozp_f04pYtO9NWI74a1ddvsUivDG1LVHRi9O0Nq7a7FVXOSUyHNZs9BNhwUSz5g5FL5PSShgLdc-Y1wp3sRFX8b8zfxWkNyc1dTncUY5mpZQXN2stojAup3D8DqQ=s1600 repeatedly]] and even [[https://i.imgur.com/xk0QqZ6.jpg matches]] [[https://i.imgur.com/Sj34vXX.jpeg Superman in strength]].
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** Franchise/{{Superman}}:
*** Superman is the standard comic-book example, as well as one of the most over-the-top due to PowerCreepPowerSeep. During UsefulNotes/{{the Silver Age|OfComicBooks}}, his strength was absurd and God-like, such as moving ''planets'' around as if they were light furniture; in one story, [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FbQabl6XNeE/maxresdefault.jpg tugged an entire galaxy of planets to the other side of the universe without breaking a sweat]].

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*** Superman is the standard comic-book example, as well as one of the most over-the-top due to PowerCreepPowerSeep. During UsefulNotes/{{the Silver Age|OfComicBooks}}, his strength was absurd and God-like, god-like, such as moving ''planets'' around as if they were light furniture; in one story, [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FbQabl6XNeE/maxresdefault.jpg tugged an entire galaxy of planets to the other side of the universe without breaking a sweat]].



*** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton'', Linda tests her strength by bending the iron leg of her cot straight.

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*** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton'', ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton1959'', Linda tests her strength by bending the iron leg of her cot straight.
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** Comicbook/PowerGirl is Supergirl's alternate universe self, and she is, in [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick Grayson's]] words, "equal in strength and power to Supergirl". She's been seen [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/9/98379/1973410-power_girl_3_18.jpg stopping the fall of a spaceship as large as Manhattan]].
** ComicBook/{{Superboy|1994}}, originally started out using [[MindOverMatter tactile telekinesis]] to imitate super strength, but eventually he developed strength comparable to his originator. He's able to cause earthquakes [[http://i.imgur.com/XDQoKYs.jpg with his punches]], [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kqDRwMLX_O0/VV-o-cc7ajI/AAAAAAACrSI/Z8ifkVvWj64/s1600/Convergence%2B-%2BSuperboy%2B%25282015%2529%2B002-006.jpg beat up Kingdom Come Superman]] and according 851st century legend [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/2/24850/727363-legendary_superboy2.jpg kicked Doomsday into orbit]].

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** Comicbook/PowerGirl is Supergirl's alternate universe self, and she is, in [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick Grayson's]] words, "equal in strength and power to Supergirl". She's been seen [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/9/98379/1973410-power_girl_3_18.jpg [[https://i.imgur.com/dUgvHSh.png stopping the fall of a spaceship as large as Manhattan]].
** ComicBook/{{Superboy|1994}}, originally started out using [[MindOverMatter tactile telekinesis]] to imitate super strength, but eventually he developed strength comparable to his originator. He's able to cause earthquakes [[http://i.imgur.com/XDQoKYs.jpg with his punches]], [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kqDRwMLX_O0/VV-o-cc7ajI/AAAAAAACrSI/Z8ifkVvWj64/s1600/Convergence%2B-%2BSuperboy%2B%25282015%2529%2B002-006.jpg beat up Kingdom Come Superman]] and according 851st century legend [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/2/24850/727363-legendary_superboy2.[[http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/40200000/sup9-super-boy-and-the-ravers-40207584-1228-1920.jpg kicked Doomsday into orbit]].



*** [[Characters/SupermanJonathanSamuelKent Jonathan Samuel Kent]], Supes’s son is naturally a SuperStrongChild able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311396-superboy%20slam%201.jpg snap a huge tree in half]], [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSP9EArUGqIci4FliEQXxyhOwjLiwe2o-vMwln6Qz1rWLUVN9yd stop a motorbike]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311373-6838046674-63113.jpg catch a falling car]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311023-superboy%20strength%207.jpg rip androids apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311140-0987810022-63111.jpg smash a steel door open]] and can even [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRN6-QM2hpchajpiOvDi2iloc5mCakyraWyGBBOXkwOdIubHuUT stop a train]]. Oh and that’s just the kid's baseline strength; when Manchester Black removed his inhibitors he could stagger his father Superman.
*** But we can't talk about Superboys without at least mentioning the infamous ComicBook/SuperboyPrime who has [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ro7TO8I2--/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,q_80,w_1200/1208774557311831656.jpg utterly]] [[http://i.imgur.com/gHhQQDv.jpg ridiculous]] [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4607624-8690036124-90087.jpg strength]] greater than pretty '''everyone''' else. At one point he even [[http://i.imgur.com/dOcZnLl.jpg breaks reality]] [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6001/0bce2d2cae5a87892a6f26f3ae097a2d4c261dc1_hq.jpg with his]] [[https://i.imgur.com/aFLMu46.jpg punches]].
** Zod, H'el, The Eradicator and Ultraman being evil Kryptonians are easily as strong as Supes and co. [[https://i.imgur.com/nRc6y54.jpg H'el could smash Clark into the ground]] (after having just beaten Supergirl) and even [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/3/39875/3384391-2013-02-20%2008-36-37%20-%20supergirl%2017-008.jpg knock him into orbit]]. Zod is even more ridiculous since he can not only [[http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42800000/Superman-vs-General-Zod-superman-42854660-1988-3056.jpg match Superman]] but also [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-1.jpg overpower]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-5.jpg Martian Manhunter]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-b598916e06744b9c24dea846576b7209 punch Mongul into orbit]]. Eradicator who was [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/124715/3920794-superman%20220%20014.jpg already very strong]] in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' is shown to able [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/pdT98N3a7PLJInorE3dF0kgMBlVfhP6gTHNwCh4lKyyJ7gvFxldIogdslQn-VzmV0MuwtBECLGO_=s1600 lift a piece of the Fortress of Solitude]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/J0BVJ0nNcmtOqPoyv3ed6yi6fl9PqkSPvQf2DmOCdyWO1FxF3gmF5hjlLS4ywVp1XuARrNfNOy_f=s1600 match]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/01y5TrRDwxIPh0f8d2vlxgb22phG35OLFdgUvbf0gfWfYuFUBxGufsFlOSyhR21fY7w7-OAHA5to=s1600 Superman]] in strength. Ultraman has [[https://i.imgur.com/ZrlO0ZW.jpg equaled]] his GoodCounterpart multiple times, [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/0d/bc/c80dbc0b60b454719b54c244d8fe1983.jpg trounced Black Adam]] and [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6543/2e5b095f743fc8dc7f222ed3a1549facb5d80455_hq.jpg lifted a multiverse in a book]].
** Other villains such as [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/6b/75/986b7553e1e4ba270967808f836bd376.jpg Brainiac]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/superman-vs-mind-controlled-mongul.jpg Mongul]], [[https://www.zonanegativa.com/2008/2651.jpg Atlas]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/31/cf/8e/31cf8ef2b2a4974b0d67fa36b6d5fecd.jpg Wraith]], [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0d/Rogol_Zaar.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190118020509 Rogol Zaar]] [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/115679/2734143-1568997-darkseid_vs_superman_super.jpg especially]] ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} are also often portrayed as being able to surpass Superman's strength, though Superman is [[DependingOnTheWriter generally]] [[LightningBruiser faster and more maneuverable]] than them, balancing things out.
* Most ComicBook/NewGods could give Kryptonians a run for their money, Big Barda in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/9Lc2sZG.jpg can one punch a dragon]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/33308/1556898-barda1.jpg rip a massive rockmass out of the ground]] and even [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/9/96040/1766770-1.jpg toss Superman around]].
* Franchise/{{Green Lantern}}s and in general ''all'' Lanterns (of any color) have enhanced strength thanks to their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower rings and mental constructs]], and with [[CombinationAttack the power of numbers]] Lantern wielders even can incapacitate Kryptonians or even gods. Kyle Rayner could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/12/124784/3878919-3558495743-Green.jpg hold up a burning building]] and Kilwog could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/38919/1868081-kilowog_vs_arkillo.jpg lift up an aircraft carrier]]. Hal Jordan in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/XquQQxD.jpg can punch out Lobo]], help Superman [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/119238/2865046-2542057_12.jpg pull the Earth]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/hal-jordan-kills-guy-gardner-3.jpg rip off Guy Gardner's arm]], [[http://i.imgur.com/5SKLeXi.jpg broke Black Lantern Spectre's jaw]] and once punched ArchEnemy Sinestro so hard he broke reality. However subverted with the Lanterns on two regards, 1) an opponent with greater strength can destroy the Lantern constructs and overpower the wielder [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/superman.jpg e.g Superman]], and 2) it's actually more beneficial being an alien who already has enhanced strength to [[RequiredSecondaryPowers adequate]] the Lantern's power better.
* [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]] has this in spades due to having the Strength of Hercules, which is often further augmented by the Power of Zeus. Cap was one of the earliest superstrong heroes alongside Superman during the Golden Age and it's generally agreed that it was the rivalry between Superman and Captain Marvel that caused them to become so powerful over time. When Superman started out, he could lift a car over his head and rip steel doors off their hinges. By his third appearance, Captain Marvel was lifting over 200 tons worth of weight in either hand. They kept outdoing each other in this way until both were capable of affecting planetary bodies through sheer brute strength. When working together both Supes and Marvel could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111291005/5308292-1762280-smcm.jpg lift a multiverse inside a book]].

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*** [[Characters/SupermanJonathanSamuelKent Jonathan Samuel Kent]], Supes’s son is naturally a SuperStrongChild able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311396-superboy%20slam%201.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/fO3Goc2K4gZBk49ZGqbrZL_divoXcMvaJD-wc3rYVEeCcNNgb2lDWaAnkJEtzJaQSvVuwynJVodGqE8GnggQKUj2q9AKqGLRLMYWk_hG6_Oc0EE2RWzXqp8vM8pxLqy5XgRLxQ=s1600 snap a huge tree in half]], [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSP9EArUGqIci4FliEQXxyhOwjLiwe2o-vMwln6Qz1rWLUVN9yd stop a motorbike]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311373-6838046674-63113.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/CO_viIVs78W-efzKlwVtwIF74OEJ9o5OcEEWn-ahCUxaKI-qS3fYZif6WJRoj8ZK6diWDnlu962JTtGDU-BUWfDXY_VvtDsxRLmT4JxyPnLmyQ7tYsPeR2baIax1hHaTcgcnsAnlbA=s1600 catch a falling car]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311023-superboy%20strength%207.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/6JQOSJpfzdMYT25QLkwzZD7Bhnt0JlYhOhiafUXeOtisKQrZQYlzw5Qpc4IiVXZHz_n5uOP51Rakd35yaY2M-MXgx60gUzHTVz1pnJK-VLclGoLF3w9L493zqSnab4fEUggo=s1600 rip androids apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311140-0987810022-63111.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/H14Z6cgS1tamWQXaWcdcbFcLP_JM-KRo6pP0uIxaLtxkAIZxsawPp2gaOg5mvx_4_q7NE4ELNB-im8fOYiIw4A4lnWC69XSUiaY1Zqjw-dEnb2VKHvDs9EPQIfgruxT9xPQNiHH1XQ=s1600 smash a steel door open]] and can even [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRN6-QM2hpchajpiOvDi2iloc5mCakyraWyGBBOXkwOdIubHuUT stop a train]]. Oh and that’s just the kid's baseline strength; when Manchester Black removed his inhibitors he could stagger his father Superman.
*** But we can't talk about Superboys without at least mentioning the infamous ComicBook/SuperboyPrime who has [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ro7TO8I2--/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,q_80,w_1200/1208774557311831656.jpg utterly]] [[http://i.imgur.com/gHhQQDv.jpg ridiculous]] [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4607624-8690036124-90087.[[https://i.imgur.com/IHDj4tH.jpg strength]] greater than pretty '''everyone''' else. At one point he even [[http://i.imgur.com/dOcZnLl.jpg breaks reality]] [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6001/0bce2d2cae5a87892a6f26f3ae097a2d4c261dc1_hq.jpg with his]] [[https://i.imgur.com/aFLMu46.jpg punches]].
** Zod, H'el, The Eradicator and Ultraman being evil Kryptonians are easily as strong as Supes and co. [[https://i.imgur.com/nRc6y54.jpg H'el could smash Clark into the ground]] (after having just beaten Supergirl) and even [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/3/39875/3384391-2013-02-20%2008-36-37%20-%20supergirl%2017-008.[[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6AWzhXv_pe4/VuIy3vNuicI/AAAAAAAAFPA/uUq-qNHsVmcZoo5V1C1vYk73bwz7xvt1wCCo/s0-Ic42/RCO009.jpg knock him into orbit]]. Zod is even more ridiculous since he can not only [[http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42800000/Superman-vs-General-Zod-superman-42854660-1988-3056.jpg match Superman]] but also [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-1.jpg overpower]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-5.jpg Martian Manhunter]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-b598916e06744b9c24dea846576b7209 punch Mongul into orbit]]. Eradicator who was [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/124715/3920794-superman%20220%20014.[[https://pm1.narvii.com/6308/fa36b6427814ab1713ea3f298144d9208e52a618_hq.jpg already very strong]] in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' is shown to able [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/pdT98N3a7PLJInorE3dF0kgMBlVfhP6gTHNwCh4lKyyJ7gvFxldIogdslQn-VzmV0MuwtBECLGO_=s1600 lift a piece of the Fortress of Solitude]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/J0BVJ0nNcmtOqPoyv3ed6yi6fl9PqkSPvQf2DmOCdyWO1FxF3gmF5hjlLS4ywVp1XuARrNfNOy_f=s1600 match]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/01y5TrRDwxIPh0f8d2vlxgb22phG35OLFdgUvbf0gfWfYuFUBxGufsFlOSyhR21fY7w7-OAHA5to=s1600 Superman]] in strength. Ultraman has [[https://i.imgur.com/ZrlO0ZW.jpg equaled]] his GoodCounterpart multiple times, [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/0d/bc/c80dbc0b60b454719b54c244d8fe1983.jpg trounced Black Adam]] and [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6543/2e5b095f743fc8dc7f222ed3a1549facb5d80455_hq.jpg lifted a multiverse in a book]].
** Other villains such as [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/6b/75/986b7553e1e4ba270967808f836bd376.jpg Brainiac]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/superman-vs-mind-controlled-mongul.jpg Mongul]], [[https://www.zonanegativa.com/2008/2651.jpg Atlas]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/31/cf/8e/31cf8ef2b2a4974b0d67fa36b6d5fecd.jpg Wraith]], [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0d/Rogol_Zaar.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190118020509 Rogol Zaar]] [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/115679/2734143-1568997-darkseid_vs_superman_super.jpg [[https://external-preview.redd.it/7mvJuTcj4wM8n3AbwDbzBKHHQ9gC5AtFfNZau0j8RIU.jpg?auto=webp&s=12fd734d0289eebc35c48fb60045a129f5585107 especially]] ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} are also often portrayed as being able to surpass Superman's strength, though Superman is [[DependingOnTheWriter generally]] [[LightningBruiser faster and more maneuverable]] than them, balancing things out.
* Most ComicBook/NewGods could give Kryptonians a run for their money, Big Barda in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/9Lc2sZG.jpg can one punch a dragon]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/33308/1556898-barda1.[[https://i.imgur.com/D6AyBRZ.jpg rip a massive rockmass out of the ground]] and even [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/9/96040/1766770-1.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/MRexB90ps_e5OsVw1CU7mOdDlmX6PGD-E-cBIrITzfnqjV0mZIjajbHolbN1WTSDkP-vwc_eJFLL=s1600 toss Superman around]].
* Franchise/{{Green Lantern}}s and in general ''all'' Lanterns (of any color) have enhanced strength thanks to their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower rings and mental constructs]], and with [[CombinationAttack the power of numbers]] Lantern wielders even can incapacitate Kryptonians or even gods. Kyle Rayner could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/12/124784/3878919-3558495743-Green.[[https://i.imgur.com/i3lJmbW.jpg hold up a burning building]] and Kilwog could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/38919/1868081-kilowog_vs_arkillo.[[https://i.imgur.com/kZY2hUs.jpg lift up an aircraft carrier]]. Hal Jordan in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/XquQQxD.jpg can punch out Lobo]], help Superman [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/119238/2865046-2542057_12.[[https://i.imgur.com/HMALaz7.jpg pull the Earth]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/hal-jordan-kills-guy-gardner-3.jpg rip off Guy Gardner's arm]], [[http://i.imgur.com/5SKLeXi.jpg broke Black Lantern Spectre's jaw]] and once punched ArchEnemy Sinestro so hard he broke reality. However subverted with the Lanterns on two regards, 1) an opponent with greater strength can destroy the Lantern constructs and overpower the wielder [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/superman.jpg e.g Superman]], and 2) it's actually more beneficial being an alien who already has enhanced strength to [[RequiredSecondaryPowers adequate]] the Lantern's power better.
* [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]] has this in spades due to having the Strength of Hercules, which is often further augmented by the Power of Zeus. Cap was one of the earliest superstrong heroes alongside Superman during the Golden Age and it's generally agreed that it was the rivalry between Superman and Captain Marvel that caused them to become so powerful over time. When Superman started out, he could lift a car over his head and rip steel doors off their hinges. By his third appearance, Captain Marvel was lifting over 200 tons worth of weight in either hand. They kept outdoing each other in this way until both were capable of affecting planetary bodies through sheer brute strength. When working together both Supes and Marvel could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111291005/5308292-1762280-smcm.[[https://pm1.narvii.com/6543/5e7abaa1c386b38433adefc4840dccc40128fa80_hq.jpg lift a multiverse inside a book]].



* Doomsday is generally depicted as being even stronger than Superman. This varies from being nearly equal, to [[https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2016/03/28/28-doomsday-lede.w700.h700.jpg marginally]], to [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/superman-and-wonder-woman-vs-doomsday-rebirth-4.png?w=620 outright dwarfing him in physical strength]] to the point of ([[DeathIsCheap temporarily]]) [[ComicBook/TheDeathofSuperman killing him]]. Doomsday’s other feats include [[http://i.imgur.com/n5OPVC6.jpg ripping Plastic Man apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11122/111220684/4500177-0822033467-43074.jpg overpowering Wonder Woman]] (breaking both her arms) and even [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6629/b90bb04bb731351ed3e0a2d2473f71a3dc9be2e3_hq.jpg gave Darkseid some trouble one time]].
* [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOtherVillains Solomon Grundy]] like Doomsday has strength which can fluctuate DependingOnTheWriter or incarnation of the character. Sometimes like in his early comics Grundy is a badass who gives a pounding to the entire [=JLA=] and can even knock Superman around in [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mVucKCogsEQ/VuaOXHHQRHI/AAAAAAAANqY/dPOdRnvSAu01i0zj_PpbtXY9cvfA-99xACCo/s0-Ic42/RCO006.jpg old]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgtm1UkIoUc2muB18cAJ_OYAQkkFrBoJCgIQ&usqp=CAU comics]] and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/145849/3608180-2746811-17.jpg modern]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/superman-vs-bizarro-vs-solomon-grundy-injustice-gods-among-us-6.png?w=960 ones]]. This gets very [[PowerCreepPowerSeep annoying]] when comics depict distinctly non-superhuman Batman being able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4500289-4498511218-29661.jpg soundly]] [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2g5HHzUAAA9QMe.jpg defeat]] Grundy, despite the fact Solomon Grundy can [[http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120810183418/marvel_dc/images/b/be/Earth-2-4-grundy.jpg lift cars]] (something Batman can't do), effortlessly [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l3M23zsrrLgd5zF8amnWFL-XwXCTxPYxhxq6dSD1cN_mw41_vYiTsonL0J1nHbXPBYZvEGd86_E5AMFY0FUQUSoWOHMkIU2HvHIyMIFg3IKcCg0U9K9egLmpv3y8uYaVKYHpw=s0 overpower Killer Croc]] (one of the strongest of Batman's Rogues Gallery) and beat up the aforementioned Superman multiple times (which Batman needs PoweredArmor and gadgets to do). DC's flimsy justification is every time Grundy dies and is [[ResurrectiveImmortality reborn]] in the Slaughter Swamp he may get stronger, weaker or even gain intelligence depending on the mood.

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* Doomsday is generally depicted as being even stronger than Superman. This varies from being nearly equal, to [[https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2016/03/28/28-doomsday-lede.w700.h700.jpg marginally]], to [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/superman-and-wonder-woman-vs-doomsday-rebirth-4.png?w=620 outright dwarfing him in physical strength]] to the point of ([[DeathIsCheap temporarily]]) [[ComicBook/TheDeathofSuperman killing him]]. Doomsday’s other feats include [[http://i.imgur.com/n5OPVC6.jpg ripping Plastic Man apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11122/111220684/4500177-0822033467-43074.[[https://i.imgur.com/MP0BOmH.jpg overpowering Wonder Woman]] (breaking both her arms) and even [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6629/b90bb04bb731351ed3e0a2d2473f71a3dc9be2e3_hq.jpg gave Darkseid some trouble one time]].
* [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOtherVillains Solomon Grundy]] like Doomsday has strength which can fluctuate DependingOnTheWriter or incarnation of the character. Sometimes like in his early comics Grundy is a badass who gives a pounding to the entire [=JLA=] and can even knock Superman around in [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mVucKCogsEQ/VuaOXHHQRHI/AAAAAAAANqY/dPOdRnvSAu01i0zj_PpbtXY9cvfA-99xACCo/s0-Ic42/RCO006.jpg old]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgtm1UkIoUc2muB18cAJ_OYAQkkFrBoJCgIQ&usqp=CAU comics]] and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/145849/3608180-2746811-17.jpg [[https://comicnewbies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/superman-vs-bizarro-vs-solomon-grundy-injustice-gods-among-us-6.png modern]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/superman-vs-bizarro-vs-solomon-grundy-injustice-gods-among-us-6.png?w=960 ones]]. This gets very [[PowerCreepPowerSeep annoying]] when comics depict distinctly non-superhuman Batman being able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4500289-4498511218-29661.[[https://64.media.tumblr.com/3858ce41f67d81cbe813fe8e766d74e1/be174bce83f095fd-59/s1280x1920/641ac6b66fad5a14186ec27c2c9e2d2f41423d47.jpg soundly]] [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2g5HHzUAAA9QMe.jpg defeat]] Grundy, despite the fact Solomon Grundy can [[http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120810183418/marvel_dc/images/b/be/Earth-2-4-grundy.jpg lift cars]] (something Batman can't do), effortlessly [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l3M23zsrrLgd5zF8amnWFL-XwXCTxPYxhxq6dSD1cN_mw41_vYiTsonL0J1nHbXPBYZvEGd86_E5AMFY0FUQUSoWOHMkIU2HvHIyMIFg3IKcCg0U9K9egLmpv3y8uYaVKYHpw=s0 overpower Killer Croc]] (one of the strongest of Batman's Rogues Gallery) and beat up the aforementioned Superman multiple times (which Batman needs PoweredArmor and gadgets to do). DC's flimsy justification is that every time Grundy dies and is [[ResurrectiveImmortality reborn]] in the Slaughter Swamp he may get stronger, weaker or even gain intelligence depending on the mood.



** ComicBook/{{Starfire}} being a Tamaranean has incredible strength, she’s able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/7/78486/2252643-starfire_cell.jpg hold up buildings]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-af76951e5cfe92d6cd0b5ef9e3e22383 lift cruise ships]] likely weighing in 200+ tons.
** Beast Boy thanks to his {{Animorphism}} has impressive strength particularly in his Bear form, Gorilla form ([[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/14/149056/4204368-beast%20boy%20gorilla%20strength.jpg which he once one shot Cyborg with]]), Elephant from, T-Rex and "[[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/8/80033/4626640-7129583553-78QGI.jpg Monkey King]]" forms.

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** ComicBook/{{Starfire}} being a Tamaranean has incredible strength, she’s able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/7/78486/2252643-starfire_cell.[[https://i.pinimg.com/564x/86/82/23/868223e89d8de800ef8e6cbae23609df.jpg hold up buildings]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-af76951e5cfe92d6cd0b5ef9e3e22383 lift cruise ships]] likely weighing in 200+ tons.
** Beast Boy thanks to his {{Animorphism}} has impressive strength particularly in his Bear form, Gorilla form ([[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/14/149056/4204368-beast%20boy%20gorilla%20strength.([[https://i.imgur.com/GW0fsOf.jpg which he once one shot Cyborg with]]), Elephant [[https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4190/34488319121_9bec749688_c.jpg Elephant]] (which he once floored Superman with) from, T-Rex [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/D8RcHXP7FtuQMLSe9gzB2OGmCorjDrc191oWNzirJRIPo2oEoGqLb3fiV0IzpD7RAGRQReeG79Gk=s0 T-Rex]] and "[[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/8/80033/4626640-7129583553-78QGI."[[https://i.imgur.com/GW0fsOf.jpg Monkey King]]" forms.



* ComicBook/MartianManhunter; even Superman explicitly names him as one person he wouldn't want to tangle with. Perfectly understandable as [=MM=] has been strong enough [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/2/27470/1342465-worldsfinest1972212065qa.jpg to draw blood from Supes]] since early comics and has overpowered Clark multiple times. Martian Manhunter has also [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3587617-4839008059-marti.jpg wrecked Black Adam]] and even [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111293601/5324748-3492394342-xKdxX.jpg lifted Brainiac's mothership]] (which is bigger than Earth) alongside Clark.
** Ms. Martian being a white Martian in the disguise of a green one is incredibly strong, [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/3/39119/1029789-missmartiansuperg.jpg strong enough]] [[https://vistapointe.net/images/miss-martian-1.jpg to put the hurt on Supergirl]], though she's notably [[https://i.imgur.com/4HmwAVu.jpg far]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OYzYjFaHKr4/W_8xURnVocI/AAAAAAAAABc/x3Pzz8zvracygZcbx9HwNHNk-m3b2WMsQCHMYCw/s0/RCO006.jpg stronger]] in her natural white form.
* ComicBook/{{Aquaman}}. Thanks to his Atlantean Physiology his adaption to underwater living making him very strong on land and under the sea, Aquaman is strong enough to lift 16,0000 ton [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/aquaman-destroys-a-submarine-2.jpg submarines]] and [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/powerlisting/images/6/64/Aquaman%27s_strength_%284%29.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180928033530 several]] [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/gFG_XmzR_oNIFHRZZ2z13acVneMdivcmsVjm5-s3cz6ahSVb73vlE_gzpWVQYh1TssWRMtGFMaUI=s0 cruise ships]]. Or if he really pushes himself, Aquaman can [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111124701/3443079-bitten6.jpg move a tectonic plate]] (that's 44 quintillion metric tons [=BTW=]).

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* ComicBook/MartianManhunter; even Superman explicitly names him as one person he wouldn't want to tangle with. Perfectly understandable as [=MM=] has been strong enough [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/2/27470/1342465-worldsfinest1972212065qa.jpg [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-e28e1d1b8638d55dc0c2d574f1f6f94c-lq to draw blood from Supes]] since early comics and has overpowered Clark multiple times. Martian Manhunter has also [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3587617-4839008059-marti.[[https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-46937a9f26c7834adf85fcef9d50c2be-lq lifted a glacier]] the size of an island, [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b8/b2/8a/b8b28a7ad908e1629bc45486461ca370.jpg wrecked Black Adam]] and even [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111293601/5324748-3492394342-xKdxX.jpg [[https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-2149a0338735af899f34fd0b597af132-lq lifted Brainiac's mothership]] (which is bigger than Earth) alongside Clark.
** Ms. Martian being a white Martian in the disguise of a green one is incredibly strong, [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/3/39119/1029789-missmartiansuperg.jpg strong enough]] enough [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-c5025749e130e35f93764a42511e5af1-lq to stop trains]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-6c0a40c5e5416283e27e73c8b12e5086-lq put the hurt ]] [[https://vistapointe.net/images/miss-martian-1.jpg to put the hurt on Supergirl]], though she's notably [[https://i.imgur.com/4HmwAVu.jpg far]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OYzYjFaHKr4/W_8xURnVocI/AAAAAAAAABc/x3Pzz8zvracygZcbx9HwNHNk-m3b2WMsQCHMYCw/s0/RCO006.jpg stronger]] in her natural white form.
* ComicBook/{{Aquaman}}. Thanks to his Atlantean Physiology his adaption to underwater living making him very strong on land and under the sea, Aquaman is strong enough to lift 16,0000 ton [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/aquaman-destroys-a-submarine-2.jpg submarines]] and [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/powerlisting/images/6/64/Aquaman%27s_strength_%284%29.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180928033530 several]] [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/gFG_XmzR_oNIFHRZZ2z13acVneMdivcmsVjm5-s3cz6ahSVb73vlE_gzpWVQYh1TssWRMtGFMaUI=s0 cruise ships]]. Or if he really pushes himself, Aquaman can [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111124701/3443079-bitten6.[[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IDzAWvWp2uo/VmuAKek2x8I/AAAAAAAARWA/VZGIu8DQX2U/s1600-Ic42/RCO014.jpg move a tectonic plate]] (that's 44 quintillion metric tons [=BTW=]).



** ComicBook/{{Artemis}}, while her tribe Bana-Mighdall has waning strength after splitting from Hera, has kept her might. Post-Crisis she could [[https://i.imgur.com/3eBHUwK.jpg kick Diana around]], and in ''ComicBook/RedHoodAndTheOutlaws'' [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/11117/111178634/6515394-punches%20through.jpg she breaks through]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/29c3DBKV6Ve2aDuFlqUQi_oouCdr9PVyVxU9n3RJ_SkfIOMBjEQU22-9kdRQwa-zclx0gnd3QtbgS8Ph1aCRiyChXbTI6Tjj-fWegLJtNpTwSiauMul4ZK0koLIRH7mxrM3Qd5EeMQ=s1600 several high-tec vault doors]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/red-hood-vs-artemis-rebirth-6.jpg swings]] and [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/120267/6553520-1833426781-60875.jpg throws]] a massive battleaxe around like it's a stick and even staggers [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11117/111178634/6087547-staggers%20solomon%20grundy%20with%20a%20kick%28red%20hood%20and%20the%20outlaws%2012%29.jpg Solomon Grundy]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/ZBvz4InLMvhm0-dedf7sK33knGYfn3M9t7usUSGwklgRnL2GJEsXRLXAFQH_GopANK6WaAXdceAmud-5eZJ4Rxq8K-5BhS7ay-BpkhJRd2vPo_ABUBojqOs2i5RRlKIooKJUmA=s1600 Bizzaro]] with her kicks.

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** ComicBook/{{Artemis}}, while her tribe Bana-Mighdall has waning strength after splitting from Hera, has kept her might. Post-Crisis she could [[https://i.imgur.com/3eBHUwK.jpg kick Diana around]], and in ''ComicBook/RedHoodAndTheOutlaws'' [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/11117/111178634/6515394-punches%20through.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/wrAy5G0zsAOE3G1a2fvOk5ytKxVFMbg6n5jKwP_jAmBIXpn8p9Vl6p-Egk-_ihrJiJitgJJz3ObNcCc4ue1cdiIHauhW57D4xiGcTg6U5mpwT5bjaWqFp9KiEZF0YD3vqfbtQuOBwQ=s1600 she breaks through]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/29c3DBKV6Ve2aDuFlqUQi_oouCdr9PVyVxU9n3RJ_SkfIOMBjEQU22-9kdRQwa-zclx0gnd3QtbgS8Ph1aCRiyChXbTI6Tjj-fWegLJtNpTwSiauMul4ZK0koLIRH7mxrM3Qd5EeMQ=s1600 several high-tec vault doors]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/red-hood-vs-artemis-rebirth-6.jpg swings]] and [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/120267/6553520-1833426781-60875.jpg [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Zxcxb8yH01y2j3qS7bCJDaBfWwOBPBezUMa2M5rc7QAZEqjouniq15xuFLuakObmGN_QHS5xhX0svOv9ATC3C2E4RDqAPx1G2m85cEjuy5ZZo9P4PJa3EMY3XhvUeLUpyPU-Q=s1600 throws]] a massive battleaxe around like it's a stick and even staggers [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11117/111178634/6087547-staggers%20solomon%20grundy%20with%20a%20kick%28red%20hood%20and%20the%20outlaws%2012%29.jpg [[https://comicnewbies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/red-hood-and-artemis-vs-solomon-grundy-rebirth-2.png Solomon Grundy]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/ZBvz4InLMvhm0-dedf7sK33knGYfn3M9t7usUSGwklgRnL2GJEsXRLXAFQH_GopANK6WaAXdceAmud-5eZJ4Rxq8K-5BhS7ay-BpkhJRd2vPo_ABUBojqOs2i5RRlKIooKJUmA=s1600 Bizzaro]] with her kicks.



* ComicBook/{{Etrigan}} being a Demon has supernatural physiology therefore greater strength, he's knocked around and drawn blood from DC's heaviest hitters [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3379994-8712103863-32772.png such as Lobo]] (see below) and ''[[http://i.imgur.com/yDDpalK.jpg has even once knocked Superman into orbit]]''.

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* ComicBook/{{Etrigan}} being a Demon has supernatural physiology therefore greater strength, he's knocked around and drawn blood from DC's heaviest hitters [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3379994-8712103863-32772.png [[https://i.imgur.com/t4OKf.jpeg such as Lobo]] (see below) and ''[[http://i.imgur.com/yDDpalK.jpg has even once knocked Superman into orbit]]''.



** Batman has many powered batsuits that give him enhanced strength, the most famous being the Exo-suit he used [[https://comicbookjesus.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/dark-knight-returns.jpg to beat the crap out of Superman]] in ''ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns'', in the [[WesternAnimation/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns animated adaption]] the Exo-suit gives Bruce the strength to [[https://youtu.be/Wp4huHUUFgw?t=105 kick girders around, swing a wrecking ball and use drums of a roadroller as bludgeoning tools]]. In ''ComicBook/BatmanEndgame'' Bruce has the ''Justice Buster'' suit which can [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/batmans-justice-buster-suit-vs-wonder-woman-1.jpg knock around Wonder Woman]] and while Superman is still stronger, the microscopic Red Sun cells infused in the gauntlet evens out the playing field. Still the Justice Buster is just a fancy tin can compared to the ridiculously badass ''Hellbat'' suit created for Batman by the [=JL=] to use in only ''the most dire of circumstances'' which Bruce uses to go OneManArmy on Apokolips [[spoiler: to get his son's corpse]], in the suit Batman is strong enough to NeckLift a [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/1a/d7/391ad7bcfb9b9e83bb8896104c938721.jpg Parademon]] and [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111298674/5407260-hellbatdebunk.jpg literally brawl with Darkseid]]. Of course it's still AwesomeButImpractical since Bruce risks the suit killing him if he wears it for too long.

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** Batman has many powered batsuits that give him enhanced strength, the most famous being the Exo-suit he used [[https://comicbookjesus.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/dark-knight-returns.jpg to beat the crap out of Superman]] in ''ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns'', in the [[WesternAnimation/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns animated adaption]] the Exo-suit gives Bruce the strength to [[https://youtu.be/Wp4huHUUFgw?t=105 kick girders around, swing a wrecking ball and use drums of a roadroller as bludgeoning tools]]. In ''ComicBook/BatmanEndgame'' Bruce has the ''Justice Buster'' suit which can [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/batmans-justice-buster-suit-vs-wonder-woman-1.jpg knock around Wonder Woman]] and while Superman is still stronger, the microscopic Red Sun cells infused in the gauntlet evens out the playing field. Still the Justice Buster is just a fancy tin can compared to the ridiculously badass ''Hellbat'' suit created for Batman by the [=JL=] to use in only ''the most dire of circumstances'' which Bruce uses to go OneManArmy on Apokolips [[spoiler: to get his son's corpse]], in the suit Batman is strong enough to NeckLift a [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/1a/d7/391ad7bcfb9b9e83bb8896104c938721.jpg Parademon]] and [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111298674/5407260-hellbatdebunk.[[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d8/7f/f9/d87ff993659b343ac6826abc4f4640f7.jpg literally brawl with Darkseid]]. Of course it's still AwesomeButImpractical since Bruce risks the suit killing him if he wears it for too long.



** ComicBook/LexLuthor always envious of Superman's strength, has taken a kryptonite steroid to increase his strength and durability but it's his Warsuit (which was created in Apokolips) that's strong to enough to beat the shit out of [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/13/130506/3091796-lex3.png Superman]], [[https://arousinggrammardotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/supergirl3.jpg Supergirl]] and NeckSnap [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/5/57746/2690166-action_comics_issue_899_pg.10.png Brainiac]]. True a lot of the time Lex exploits the KryptoniteFactor to weaken Supes and co, but just drawing blood from them despite their NighInvulnerability is a testament to his GadgeteerGenius. Lex's latest suit is even tough enough [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/bRueqNxszmXMEx3qg9_wQ5m7Qq1eFiTvem1ZRwnDzSJzJs9sa8tENg9bqljLSAyRO_Jy7ahpoO8e=s1600 to punch around Doomsday]]. Lex has also taken the Everyman formula in the "New World Order" arc which explicitly [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4Cba3LZkT2WCtvuJfsZb8HBhBdB4jnctL8A&usqp=CAU gives him]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXw5olInSsWqK8J4V2Bo_MJXL09ds-oMLt8A&usqp=CAU the strength]] and [[ComboPlatterPowers powers]] of Superman, though thanks to ComicBook/{{Steel}} (Natasha Irons) he was soon [[{{DePower}} depowered]] (much to Lex's fury).

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** ComicBook/LexLuthor always envious of Superman's strength, has taken a kryptonite steroid to increase his strength and durability but it's his Warsuit (which was created in Apokolips) that's strong to enough to beat the shit out of [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/13/130506/3091796-lex3.png [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-075022d2080ae60d4f07f878fdc28660-lq Superman]], [[https://arousinggrammardotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/supergirl3.jpg Supergirl]] and NeckSnap [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/5/57746/2690166-action_comics_issue_899_pg.10.png [[https://i.imgur.com/uXSgEVJ.jpg Brainiac]]. True a lot of the time Lex exploits the KryptoniteFactor to weaken Supes and co, but just drawing blood from them despite their NighInvulnerability is a testament to his GadgeteerGenius. Lex's latest suit is even tough enough [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/bRueqNxszmXMEx3qg9_wQ5m7Qq1eFiTvem1ZRwnDzSJzJs9sa8tENg9bqljLSAyRO_Jy7ahpoO8e=s1600 to punch around Doomsday]]. Lex has also taken the Everyman formula in the "New World Order" arc which explicitly [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4Cba3LZkT2WCtvuJfsZb8HBhBdB4jnctL8A&usqp=CAU gives him]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXw5olInSsWqK8J4V2Bo_MJXL09ds-oMLt8A&usqp=CAU the strength]] and [[ComboPlatterPowers powers]] of Superman, though thanks to ComicBook/{{Steel}} (Natasha Irons) he was soon [[{{DePower}} depowered]] (much to Lex's fury).



* Zigzagged with many of Batman's RoguesGallery e.g Killer Croc, Clayface etc as they often have enhanced strength, but never [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe too strong]] that someone with CharlesAtlasSuperpower can't take them down. Played (mostly) straight with ComicBook/{{Bane}} as when he takes the SuperSerum (or PsychoSerum) "Venom" Bane's feats tend to overlap with this trope, more often than not. Bane has been shown able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/8/80103/2498678-2268173_bane_new_521.jpg lift boulders]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/61/4f/14/614f14fe5b41b644dd5fa74e4464f364.jpg punch through steel]] and even [[https://static.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/51ce617ae4b0d911b44959cc/1314887023647/1000w/Banesnap.jpg broke the inhuman Killer Croc's arm]]. Though Bane is most [[HoistHeroOverHead remembered for breaking Batman's spine]] like a darkly dressed twig, but that's less of a feat of strength but more [[GeniusBruiser ingenuity]] as Bane actually [[WorfHadTheFlu withered Batman down with exhaustion]] by causing a prison break at Arkham before attacking Batman directly. In ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'', Bane was even shown to be able to pick up and lift a 27 ton armored police car, which may count as AdaptationalBadass since such feats are above comic Bane's ability and regular Batman can bring Bane down with "normal" peak human strength. In the cartoon on the other hand Batman understandably needed PoweredArmor to stand a chance.

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* Zigzagged with many of Batman's RoguesGallery e.g Killer Croc, Clayface etc as they often have enhanced strength, but never [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe too strong]] that someone with CharlesAtlasSuperpower can't take them down. Played (mostly) straight with ComicBook/{{Bane}} as when he takes the SuperSerum (or PsychoSerum) "Venom" Bane's feats tend to overlap with this trope, more often than not. Bane has been shown able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/8/80103/2498678-2268173_bane_new_521.jpg [[https://i.imgur.com/zyZC9mG.jpeg lift boulders]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/61/4f/14/614f14fe5b41b644dd5fa74e4464f364.jpg punch through steel]] and even [[https://static.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/51ce617ae4b0d911b44959cc/1314887023647/1000w/Banesnap.jpg broke the inhuman Killer Croc's arm]]. Though Bane is most [[HoistHeroOverHead remembered for breaking Batman's spine]] like a darkly dressed twig, but that's less of a feat of strength but more [[GeniusBruiser ingenuity]] as Bane actually [[WorfHadTheFlu withered Batman down with exhaustion]] by causing a prison break at Arkham before attacking Batman directly. In ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'', Bane was even shown to be able to pick up and lift a 27 ton armored police car, which may count as AdaptationalBadass since such feats are above comic Bane's ability and regular Batman can bring Bane down with "normal" peak human strength. In the cartoon on the other hand Batman understandably needed PoweredArmor to stand a chance.



* While most DC examples have justifications for their insane super strength: [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman Technology]], MagicAndPowers, being SemiDivine, BizarreAlienBiology etc ComicBook/{{Lobo}} on the other hand is just [[ItRunsOnNonsensoleum plain crazy]]. Lobo can inexplicably [[https://i.imgur.com/DrEDbzd.jpg manhandle Superman]] just because "he [[GoodOldFisticuffs dukes]] it out like a mad dog" another time Lobo pulled down [[SentientStars Solaris]] who has stellar mass [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11113/111132618/3436342-1672646-11_1.jpg without leverage]] and justifed it by [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11111/111115653/3501065-6571022322-34190.jpg saying "he doesn't do logic"]]. Once Lobo ''rolled'' an entire city (trillion tons of steel) into a ball [[https://i.imgur.com/rGrHdmQ.jpg and ate it]].

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* While most DC examples have justifications for their insane super strength: [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman Technology]], MagicAndPowers, being SemiDivine, BizarreAlienBiology etc ComicBook/{{Lobo}} on the other hand is just [[ItRunsOnNonsensoleum plain crazy]]. Lobo can inexplicably [[https://i.imgur.com/DrEDbzd.jpg manhandle Superman]] just because "he [[GoodOldFisticuffs dukes]] it out like a mad dog" another time Lobo pulled down [[SentientStars Solaris]] who has stellar mass [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11113/111132618/3436342-1672646-11_1.[[http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xf1KPssmdcE/TKFsUBX4kwI/AAAAAAAADYI/8AG09l5Nbes/s1600/REBELS+%2320+(3).jpg without leverage]] and justifed it by [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11111/111115653/3501065-6571022322-34190.[[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pScx8BN4h3s/TIUpKlIv0hI/AAAAAAAAKEI/53ZP0TDjGhQ/s1600/rebels+20-03.jpg saying "he doesn't do logic"]]. Once Lobo ''rolled'' an entire city (trillion tons of steel) into a ball [[https://i.imgur.com/rGrHdmQ.jpg and ate it]].



** The most prominent example are the Kryptonians and namely Clark Kent aka Superman and just like in the comics Supes's strength fluctuates [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe wildly]] in the films leading a great amount PowerCreepPowerSeep. In ''Film/ManOfSteel'' Clark is very strong being able to [[https://youtu.be/uo23u8Th3A0?t=66 lift a school bus out of a lake as a teen]] and hold up a [[https://youtu.be/ciZHndMQ-6E?t=122 oil rig as an adult]] (though he definitely struggled with the latter). Once Supes fully realizes his powers he's much more effective with his strength able to smash straight through buildings and make KungFuSonicBoom with his fists, however interestingly other Kryptonians such as Faora, Nam-ek and Zod can easily match Clark in strength giving him a harder time throughout the movie. [[spoiler: Though Superman is still a good deal stronger them (likely due to being exposed to Earth's sun for longer) as he could NeckSnap Zod despite the latter's NighInvulnerability]]. In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' Clark's strength is more erratic as he can [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11127/111279809/5179977-1639521010-51792.gif pull an ocean liner through ice]], but another time when Superman lifts a piece of a space shuttle (approximately 165000 pounds-75000 kg) it [[https://i.gifer.com/J9aX.gif forces him down onto one knee]] though it can be argued Superman is likely being careful as to not hurt the astronauts inside. In the FinalBattle Clark is again matched, this time by Doomsday who mostly overpowers him, requiring Wonder Woman to help him out in the fight. In ''Film/{{Justice League|2017}}'' (2017 theatrical cut only) all bets are off and Supes is '''much stronger''' than he was presented as in the previous films, Superman is now able to effortlessly carry a huge building (that's likely much heavier than the oil rig and definitely heavier than the shuttle) and in his [[ComeBackWrong resurrection scene]] (featured more prominently in ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'') Supes easily overpowers Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Cyborg despite Wonder and Aquaman specifically being actually closer in strength to him [[AdaptationalWimp in the comics]].
** Diana Prince aka Film/{{Wonder Woman|2017}} is '''very''' strong, near the start of her solo movie when she doesn't [[DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength know her strength]] Diana accidentally smashes through stone with her bare hands when climbing a tower. In the battle at the Western Front, Diana [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11133/111336148/6144081-tenor.gif tosses]] a 7.75 tonne Ehrhardt E-V/4 (German armored car) several meters [[spoiler: and in FinalBattle when she learns she's SemiDivine she breaks free of the iron girders Ares put around her and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_medium/11132/111324489/6078846-2522545015-tumbl.gif lifts a much heaver 28-ton tank]], albeit with visible effort.]] In ''Justice League'' she's strong enough to knock Steppenwolf around and cut into his SuperToughness with her CoolSword, though she needed to combine her strength with Aquaman's to overpower Steppenwolf in a tug-of-war, showing she's still several steps below the top tiers. Meanwhile she's little more than an annoying fly to Superman, who [[https://youtu.be/CBv1AmqXHsc?t=13 no-sells her offense and incapacitates her with a single headbutt.]]. In ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' she’s a good deal stronger [[spoiler: as Diana deals the finishing blow to Steppenwolf chopping off his head.]]

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** The most prominent example are the Kryptonians and namely Clark Kent aka Superman and just like in the comics Supes's strength fluctuates [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe wildly]] in the films leading a great amount PowerCreepPowerSeep. In ''Film/ManOfSteel'' Clark is very strong being able to [[https://youtu.be/uo23u8Th3A0?t=66 lift a school bus out of a lake as a teen]] and hold up a [[https://youtu.be/ciZHndMQ-6E?t=122 oil rig as an adult]] (though he definitely struggled with the latter). Once Supes fully realizes his powers he's much more effective with his strength able to smash straight through buildings and make KungFuSonicBoom with his fists, however interestingly other Kryptonians such as Faora, Nam-ek and Zod can easily match Clark in strength giving him a harder time throughout the movie. [[spoiler: Though Superman is still a good deal stronger them (likely due to being exposed to Earth's sun for longer) as he could NeckSnap Zod despite the latter's NighInvulnerability]]. In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' Clark's strength is more erratic as he can [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11127/111279809/5179977-1639521010-51792.gif pull [[https://i.imgur.com/jMorZmC.mp4 an ocean liner through ice]], but another time when Superman lifts a piece of a space shuttle (approximately 165000 pounds-75000 kg) it [[https://i.gifer.com/J9aX.gif forces him down onto one knee]] though it can be argued Superman is likely being careful as to not hurt the astronauts inside. In the FinalBattle Clark is again matched, this time by Doomsday who mostly overpowers him, requiring Wonder Woman to help him out in the fight. In ''Film/{{Justice League|2017}}'' (2017 theatrical cut only) all bets are off and Supes is '''much stronger''' than he was presented as in the previous films, Superman is now able to effortlessly carry a huge building (that's likely much heavier than the oil rig and definitely heavier than the shuttle) and in his [[ComeBackWrong resurrection scene]] (featured more prominently in ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'') Supes easily overpowers Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Cyborg despite Wonder and Aquaman specifically being actually closer in strength to him [[AdaptationalWimp in the comics]].
** Diana Prince aka Film/{{Wonder Woman|2017}} is '''very''' strong, near the start of her solo movie when she doesn't [[DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength know her strength]] Diana accidentally smashes through stone with her bare hands when climbing a tower. In the battle at the Western Front, Diana [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11133/111336148/6144081-tenor.[[https://c.tenor.com/KiIBFC1zrkoAAAAC/toss-tank.gif tosses]] a 7.75 tonne Ehrhardt E-V/4 (German armored car) several meters [[spoiler: and in FinalBattle when she learns she's SemiDivine she breaks free of the iron girders Ares put around her and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_medium/11132/111324489/6078846-2522545015-tumbl.[[http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42700000/Wonder-Woman-2017-wonder-woman-2017-42766812-268-268.gif lifts a much heaver 28-ton tank]], albeit with visible effort.]] In ''Justice League'' she's strong enough to knock Steppenwolf around and cut into his SuperToughness with her CoolSword, though she needed to combine her strength with Aquaman's to overpower Steppenwolf in a tug-of-war, showing she's still several steps below the top tiers. Meanwhile she's little more than an annoying fly to Superman, who [[https://youtu.be/CBv1AmqXHsc?t=13 no-sells her offense and incapacitates her with a single headbutt.]]. In ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' she’s a good deal stronger [[spoiler: as Diana deals the finishing blow to Steppenwolf chopping off his head.]]



** Billy Baston aka [[Film/Shazam2019 Shazam]] is shown to be strong enough [[https://media.giphy.com/media/8vQXZ7P6D9QCOmHDD0/giphy.gif to punch through a concrete pillar]] and catch a bus later in the movie. However, Billy is [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11134/111347991/6769980-6767453-8623414861-ezgif.gif matched]] in strength by Dr. Sivana (who is given an AdaptationalBadass from the comics). [[spoiler: The rest of the kids get super strength when Billy shares the power of Shazam, Pedro in particular stops a Ferris wheel (220 tons at the very least) from falling]].

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** Billy Baston aka [[Film/Shazam2019 Shazam]] is shown to be strong enough [[https://media.giphy.com/media/8vQXZ7P6D9QCOmHDD0/giphy.gif to punch through a concrete pillar]] and catch a bus later in the movie. However, Billy is [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11134/111347991/6769980-6767453-8623414861-ezgif.[[https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TeemingYellowishGoa-max-1mb.gif matched]] in strength by Dr. Sivana (who is given an AdaptationalBadass from the comics). [[spoiler: The rest of the kids get super strength when Billy shares the power of Shazam, Pedro in particular stops a Ferris wheel (220 tons at the very least) from falling]].

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* The electrical charge that animated ComicBook/BrotherPowerTheGeek also granted him tremendous strength.

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* ''Film/TheAdventuresOfCaptainMarvel'' film serial of 1941 showcases one of the earliest film examples (which makes sense, given its the first superhero film of all time) with the titular [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]]. Throughout the 12 episode serial, the Captain lifts enormous stone columns, large fallen trees, elevator cars, and other feats of strength, to the point where he ends some of his fist fights with criminals by ''casually slapping them''.
* ''Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse'':
** The most prominent example are the Kryptonians and namely Clark Kent aka Superman and just like in the comics Supes's strength fluctuates [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe wildly]] in the films leading a great amount PowerCreepPowerSeep. In ''Film/ManOfSteel'' Clark is very strong being able to [[https://youtu.be/uo23u8Th3A0?t=66 lift a school bus out of a lake as a teen]] and hold up a [[https://youtu.be/ciZHndMQ-6E?t=122 oil rig as an adult]] (though he definitely struggled with the latter). Once Supes fully realizes his powers he's much more effective with his strength able to smash straight through buildings and make KungFuSonicBoom with his fists, however interestingly other Kryptonians such as Faora, Nam-ek and Zod can easily match Clark in strength giving him a harder time throughout the movie. [[spoiler: Though Superman is still a good deal stronger them (likely due to being exposed to Earth's sun for longer) as he could NeckSnap Zod despite the latter's NighInvulnerability]]. In ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' Clark's strength is more erratic as he can [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11127/111279809/5179977-1639521010-51792.gif pull an ocean liner through ice]], but another time when Superman lifts a piece of a space shuttle (approximately 165000 pounds-75000 kg) it [[https://i.gifer.com/J9aX.gif forces him down onto one knee]] though it can be argued Superman is likely being careful as to not hurt the astronauts inside. In the FinalBattle Clark is again matched, this time by Doomsday who mostly overpowers him, requiring Wonder Woman to help him out in the fight. In ''Film/{{Justice League|2017}}'' (2017 theatrical cut only) all bets are off and Supes is '''much stronger''' than he was presented as in the previous films, Superman is now able to effortlessly carry a huge building (that's likely much heavier than the oil rig and definitely heavier than the shuttle) and in his [[ComeBackWrong resurrection scene]] (featured more prominently in ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'') Supes easily overpowers Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Cyborg despite Wonder and Aquaman specifically being actually closer in strength to him [[AdaptationalWimp in the comics]].
** Diana Prince aka Film/{{Wonder Woman|2017}} is '''very''' strong, near the start of her solo movie when she doesn't [[DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength know her strength]] Diana accidentally smashes through stone with her bare hands when climbing a tower. In the battle at the Western Front, Diana [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11133/111336148/6144081-tenor.gif tosses]] a 7.75 tonne Ehrhardt E-V/4 (German armored car) several meters [[spoiler: and in FinalBattle when she learns she's SemiDivine she breaks free of the iron girders Ares put around her and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_medium/11132/111324489/6078846-2522545015-tumbl.gif lifts a much heaver 28-ton tank]], albeit with visible effort.]] In ''Justice League'' she's strong enough to knock Steppenwolf around and cut into his SuperToughness with her CoolSword, though she needed to combine her strength with Aquaman's to overpower Steppenwolf in a tug-of-war, showing she's still several steps below the top tiers. Meanwhile she's little more than an annoying fly to Superman, who [[https://youtu.be/CBv1AmqXHsc?t=13 no-sells her offense and incapacitates her with a single headbutt.]]. In ''Film/ZackSnydersJusticeLeague'' she’s a good deal stronger [[spoiler: as Diana deals the finishing blow to Steppenwolf chopping off his head.]]
** Arthur Curry aka Film/{{Aquaman|2018}} due to being a HalfHumanHybrid has Atlantean strength meaning his body and physical capabilities are far greater than any normal human, he's shown able [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulgteD3fBeE&ab_channel=MukeshNegi lift a submarine]] (likely over 48,000 tons, though he was using hydrokinesis here and he's much stronger in the water than on land) from the ocean. Aquaman also has shown to able to smash extremely durable materials like NSA drone, Blank Manta's PoweredArmour and even send Steppenwolf flying with his mother’s trident. In ''Zack Snyders Justice League'' [[spoiler: Arthur in the climax is strong enough to impale a battered Steppenwolf through the chest from behind and actually lift him up with the trident.]]
** Billy Baston aka [[Film/Shazam2019 Shazam]] is shown to be strong enough [[https://media.giphy.com/media/8vQXZ7P6D9QCOmHDD0/giphy.gif to punch through a concrete pillar]] and catch a bus later in the movie. However, Billy is [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11134/111347991/6769980-6767453-8623414861-ezgif.gif matched]] in strength by Dr. Sivana (who is given an AdaptationalBadass from the comics). [[spoiler: The rest of the kids get super strength when Billy shares the power of Shazam, Pedro in particular stops a Ferris wheel (220 tons at the very least) from falling]].
** Technology can drastically boost strength in the DCEU, see Batman's PoweredArmour which helped him fight (a kryptonite-poisoned) Superman and Cyborg whose tech gave him to strength to knock back a Humvee and even help Superman pry apart 3 Mother Boxes.

!!Video Games
* Strangely averted by ''VideoGame/DCUniverseOnline'', where strength (super or otherwise) only affects what you can lift. There's no full super-strength powerset, despite being set in the same universe as [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} the most well-known]] FlyingBrick of all. Though, in the game's defense, pretty much every [[AppliedPhlebotinum Exobyte-powered]] Hero or Villain has enough of it to lob a dumpster most of a city block, and taking it as an Iconic power just means you can do that with, you know, a transit bus or dump truck. Not to mention the fact all of said heroes and villains can physically hit hard enough barehanded to tear apart Mooks in Power Armor or [[MechaMook the various Brainiac/OMAC/Whatever drones]] even WITHOUT said iconic. And of course there's the [[GoodOldFisticuffs Brawling weapon style]]...

!!Western Animation
* In ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman the Batsuit gives]] Terry [=McGinnis=] super strength.
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* This is one of the main powers of all Kryptonians. Pre-Crisis it was due to having super-dense bodies[[note]]Red sunlight could still make them vulnerable, though[[/note]], ComicBook/PostCrisis it was powered by yellow solar energy. The exact limits of Kryptonian strength are unknown, but they are capable of lifting far in excess of 100 tons. Different periods and intensities of exposure to Earth's solar radiation can cause their strength to fluctuate over time. Kryptonians' known feats include lifting an enormous pyramid and flying it to Mars without any strain and having the strength necessary to shatter small planets. Unhealthy levels of high exposure to specific radiation can exceed Kryptonians' "normal" strength level. The major examples:
** Franchise/{{Superman}}:
*** Superman is the standard comic-book example, as well as one of the most over-the-top due to PowerCreepPowerSeep. During UsefulNotes/{{the Silver Age|OfComicBooks}}, his strength was absurd and God-like, such as moving ''planets'' around as if they were light furniture; in one story, [[https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FbQabl6XNeE/maxresdefault.jpg tugged an entire galaxy of planets to the other side of the universe without breaking a sweat]].
*** In ''ComicBook/AllStarSuperman'' after submerging himself in the sun, Supes can [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nu7o5wKHf34/VjnB6EjxSzI/AAAAAAAAC2s/Wz2nW66ndxA/s1600-Ic42/014.jpg push 200 quintillion tons one handed during testing]], but this newfound power comes at terrible cost as Supes absorbed too much solar radiation [[DeadlyUpgrade and his cells are dying]]. [[spoiler: In the end Clark doesn't die but has to live inside the Earth's sun.]]
*** In ''ComicBook/KryptonNoMore'', Superman demonstrates his tremendous strength when he lifts a super-tanker, intending to throw it into orbit.
*** In the first issue of ''Comicbook/KryptoniteNevermore'', Superman rips off the roof of a plane to arrest several thugs.
*** ''ComicBook/SupermanVsTheAmazingSpiderMan'': Superman is strong enough to drive a HumongousMecha into the ground. When he is about to hit Spidey during their mandatory fight, he manages to pull his punch, but the wind-blast strikes Peter "with the strength of a compact hurricane".
*** In ''ComicBook/WarWorld'' Superman [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8kVVlnkT4_JIyVNrGfsWhVHZN6U6ChxeNew&usqp=CAU punches]] Comicbook/TheSpectre with his full force. The blow's force shakes the surrounding terrain (but it [[NoSell does nothing]] to The Spectre).
*** In ''Superman (Volume 3)'' #13, [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3aBgzlRWuCA/W87Dm15x_OI/AAAAAAAAIfo/HWo8jHqA0hIHSPN2QOx84ZUFVPJtWpc9QCHMYCw/s1600/RCO003.jpg Superman bench presses 5.972 sextillion tons]] (the weight of the Earth) for five days in a row and was only out of breath.
----> '''Clark''': That's... it? That's all... you've... got?\\
'''Doctor Veritas''': Um... yeah. Pretty much. Sorry.
** Depending on the version, ''ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'' is just as strong or slightly stronger than her cousin Superman.
*** In the ''Comicbook/RedDaughterOfKrypton'' storyline both cousins have a short fight. At one point Supergirl picks up an ''ocean liner'' easily and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RN17b8X6Oq4/Vpij0ldvqgI/AAAAAAAAJHM/7xPvnLi0bQY/s0-Ic42/RCO015.jpg swats her cousin with it]], just to clarify (if it wasn’t obvious already) how massively strong Kryptonians are.
*** In ''ComicBook/ElseworldsFinestSupergirlAndBatgirl'', Kara has several chances to show off her tremendous Kryptonian strength: lifting cars, crushing bombs, ripping heavy vault doors off their hinges…
*** In one of the first scenes of ''Comicbook/SupergirlBeingSuper'', Kara lifts a tractor with one hand.
*** In ''Comicbook/DemonSpawn'' Linda argues with bully and rival 'Nasty'. Afterwards she punches a wall out of anger and frustration. She accidentally cracks the wall and moves a cabinet to cover up the hole. Meanwhile, her co-workers wonder whether a plane crashed into the building, her punch resounds so loud.
*** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton'', Linda tests her strength by bending the iron leg of her cot straight.
---->'''Supergirl:''' That proves I have super-strength too, just like my cousin Superman!
*** In ''ComicBook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton2004'', Kara wanders around the streets of Gotham City after leaving her rocket, and she bumps into three co-workers. One of them accosts her, and Kara crushes his hand. The second tries to threaten her with a hook, and Kara slams him into several boxes and bends the steel hook with her bare hands.
*** In ''ComicBook/GothamCityGarage'', Kara Gordon discovers her inhuman strength when she lifts a huge truck with one hand.
*** In ''ComicBook/SupergirlCosmicAdventuresInThe8thGrade'' Linda accidentally breaks things -such like desks or walls- before learning how to control her inhuman strength.
*** ComicBook/{{Bizarro}} and ''ComicBook/{{Bizarrogirl}}'' are just so strong. During her eponymous storyline, Bizarrogirl punches Supergirl so hard than Kara flies through the ceiling of a sewer and crashes into a building's wall which explodes upon impact.
** Comicbook/PowerGirl is Supergirl's alternate universe self, and she is, in [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick Grayson's]] words, "equal in strength and power to Supergirl". She's been seen [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/9/98379/1973410-power_girl_3_18.jpg stopping the fall of a spaceship as large as Manhattan]].
** ComicBook/{{Superboy|1994}}, originally started out using [[MindOverMatter tactile telekinesis]] to imitate super strength, but eventually he developed strength comparable to his originator. He's able to cause earthquakes [[http://i.imgur.com/XDQoKYs.jpg with his punches]], [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kqDRwMLX_O0/VV-o-cc7ajI/AAAAAAACrSI/Z8ifkVvWj64/s1600/Convergence%2B-%2BSuperboy%2B%25282015%2529%2B002-006.jpg beat up Kingdom Come Superman]] and according 851st century legend [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/2/24850/727363-legendary_superboy2.jpg kicked Doomsday into orbit]].
*** ComicBook/New52 ComicBook/{{Superboy|New52}} isn’t quite as strong being able to [[http://i.imgur.com/GDb55zo.jpg lift about three tons during testing]] though he can still [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRKlcr12SU2dZmFHYAoZ03wPmes-pd-ezaRIxPG-5c5en95rsV6 hold a T-Rex's jaws open]] and [[https://i.imgur.com/QvOS5Vu_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium one punch a Hammerhead Shark man]]. Perfectly understandable since ''this'' Superboy prefers using [[MindOverMatter tactile telekinesis]] over raw physical strength.
*** [[Characters/SupermanJonathanSamuelKent Jonathan Samuel Kent]], Supes’s son is naturally a SuperStrongChild able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311396-superboy%20slam%201.jpg snap a huge tree in half]], [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSP9EArUGqIci4FliEQXxyhOwjLiwe2o-vMwln6Qz1rWLUVN9yd stop a motorbike]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311373-6838046674-63113.jpg catch a falling car]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311023-superboy%20strength%207.jpg rip androids apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11117/111173561/6311140-0987810022-63111.jpg smash a steel door open]] and can even [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRN6-QM2hpchajpiOvDi2iloc5mCakyraWyGBBOXkwOdIubHuUT stop a train]]. Oh and that’s just the kid's baseline strength; when Manchester Black removed his inhibitors he could stagger his father Superman.
*** But we can't talk about Superboys without at least mentioning the infamous ComicBook/SuperboyPrime who has [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Ro7TO8I2--/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,q_80,w_1200/1208774557311831656.jpg utterly]] [[http://i.imgur.com/gHhQQDv.jpg ridiculous]] [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4607624-8690036124-90087.jpg strength]] greater than pretty '''everyone''' else. At one point he even [[http://i.imgur.com/dOcZnLl.jpg breaks reality]] [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6001/0bce2d2cae5a87892a6f26f3ae097a2d4c261dc1_hq.jpg with his]] [[https://i.imgur.com/aFLMu46.jpg punches]].
** Zod, H'el, The Eradicator and Ultraman being evil Kryptonians are easily as strong as Supes and co. [[https://i.imgur.com/nRc6y54.jpg H'el could smash Clark into the ground]] (after having just beaten Supergirl) and even [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/3/39875/3384391-2013-02-20%2008-36-37%20-%20supergirl%2017-008.jpg knock him into orbit]]. Zod is even more ridiculous since he can not only [[http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/42800000/Superman-vs-General-Zod-superman-42854660-1988-3056.jpg match Superman]] but also [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-1.jpg overpower]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/zod-vs-justice-league-of-america-new-52-5.jpg Martian Manhunter]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-b598916e06744b9c24dea846576b7209 punch Mongul into orbit]]. Eradicator who was [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/124715/3920794-superman%20220%20014.jpg already very strong]] in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' is shown to able [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/pdT98N3a7PLJInorE3dF0kgMBlVfhP6gTHNwCh4lKyyJ7gvFxldIogdslQn-VzmV0MuwtBECLGO_=s1600 lift a piece of the Fortress of Solitude]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/J0BVJ0nNcmtOqPoyv3ed6yi6fl9PqkSPvQf2DmOCdyWO1FxF3gmF5hjlLS4ywVp1XuARrNfNOy_f=s1600 match]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/01y5TrRDwxIPh0f8d2vlxgb22phG35OLFdgUvbf0gfWfYuFUBxGufsFlOSyhR21fY7w7-OAHA5to=s1600 Superman]] in strength. Ultraman has [[https://i.imgur.com/ZrlO0ZW.jpg equaled]] his GoodCounterpart multiple times, [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c8/0d/bc/c80dbc0b60b454719b54c244d8fe1983.jpg trounced Black Adam]] and [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6543/2e5b095f743fc8dc7f222ed3a1549facb5d80455_hq.jpg lifted a multiverse in a book]].
** Other villains such as [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/98/6b/75/986b7553e1e4ba270967808f836bd376.jpg Brainiac]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/superman-vs-mind-controlled-mongul.jpg Mongul]], [[https://www.zonanegativa.com/2008/2651.jpg Atlas]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/31/cf/8e/31cf8ef2b2a4974b0d67fa36b6d5fecd.jpg Wraith]], [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/0/0d/Rogol_Zaar.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190118020509 Rogol Zaar]] [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/115679/2734143-1568997-darkseid_vs_superman_super.jpg especially]] ComicBook/{{Darkseid}} are also often portrayed as being able to surpass Superman's strength, though Superman is [[DependingOnTheWriter generally]] [[LightningBruiser faster and more maneuverable]] than them, balancing things out.
* Most ComicBook/NewGods could give Kryptonians a run for their money, Big Barda in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/9Lc2sZG.jpg can one punch a dragon]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/33308/1556898-barda1.jpg rip a massive rockmass out of the ground]] and even [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/9/96040/1766770-1.jpg toss Superman around]].
* Franchise/{{Green Lantern}}s and in general ''all'' Lanterns (of any color) have enhanced strength thanks to their [[ImaginationBasedSuperpower rings and mental constructs]], and with [[CombinationAttack the power of numbers]] Lantern wielders even can incapacitate Kryptonians or even gods. Kyle Rayner could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/12/124784/3878919-3558495743-Green.jpg hold up a burning building]] and Kilwog could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/scale_super/3/38919/1868081-kilowog_vs_arkillo.jpg lift up an aircraft carrier]]. Hal Jordan in particular [[http://i.imgur.com/XquQQxD.jpg can punch out Lobo]], help Superman [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/119238/2865046-2542057_12.jpg pull the Earth]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/hal-jordan-kills-guy-gardner-3.jpg rip off Guy Gardner's arm]], [[http://i.imgur.com/5SKLeXi.jpg broke Black Lantern Spectre's jaw]] and once punched ArchEnemy Sinestro so hard he broke reality. However subverted with the Lanterns on two regards, 1) an opponent with greater strength can destroy the Lantern constructs and overpower the wielder [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/superman.jpg e.g Superman]], and 2) it's actually more beneficial being an alien who already has enhanced strength to [[RequiredSecondaryPowers adequate]] the Lantern's power better.
* [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]] has this in spades due to having the Strength of Hercules, which is often further augmented by the Power of Zeus. Cap was one of the earliest superstrong heroes alongside Superman during the Golden Age and it's generally agreed that it was the rivalry between Superman and Captain Marvel that caused them to become so powerful over time. When Superman started out, he could lift a car over his head and rip steel doors off their hinges. By his third appearance, Captain Marvel was lifting over 200 tons worth of weight in either hand. They kept outdoing each other in this way until both were capable of affecting planetary bodies through sheer brute strength. When working together both Supes and Marvel could [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111291005/5308292-1762280-smcm.jpg lift a multiverse inside a book]].
** Shazam's ArchEnemy ComicBook/BlackAdam is ''very, very strong'' as while Shazam above might have the power of the Greek Gods, Black Adam has the power of six Egyptian gods Shu, Heru, Amon, Zehuti, Aton and Mehen. Adam's punches land with the volume of canon blasts and impact of a small bomb [[https://imgur.com/a/NkVCm according to Superman]], Black Adam can also [[http://i.imgur.com/WP4NBvC.jpg throw aircraft carriers]], [[http://i.imgur.com/TC86IUl.jpg take out Powergirl]] with a ShockwaveClap and even [[https://i.imgur.com/BzSg5wT.jpg flew through The Spectre]].
* Doomsday is generally depicted as being even stronger than Superman. This varies from being nearly equal, to [[https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2016/03/28/28-doomsday-lede.w700.h700.jpg marginally]], to [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/superman-and-wonder-woman-vs-doomsday-rebirth-4.png?w=620 outright dwarfing him in physical strength]] to the point of ([[DeathIsCheap temporarily]]) [[ComicBook/TheDeathofSuperman killing him]]. Doomsday’s other feats include [[http://i.imgur.com/n5OPVC6.jpg ripping Plastic Man apart]], [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11122/111220684/4500177-0822033467-43074.jpg overpowering Wonder Woman]] (breaking both her arms) and even [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6629/b90bb04bb731351ed3e0a2d2473f71a3dc9be2e3_hq.jpg gave Darkseid some trouble one time]].
* [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOtherVillains Solomon Grundy]] like Doomsday has strength which can fluctuate DependingOnTheWriter or incarnation of the character. Sometimes like in his early comics Grundy is a badass who gives a pounding to the entire [=JLA=] and can even knock Superman around in [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mVucKCogsEQ/VuaOXHHQRHI/AAAAAAAANqY/dPOdRnvSAu01i0zj_PpbtXY9cvfA-99xACCo/s0-Ic42/RCO006.jpg old]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgtm1UkIoUc2muB18cAJ_OYAQkkFrBoJCgIQ&usqp=CAU comics]] and [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/145849/3608180-2746811-17.jpg modern]] [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/superman-vs-bizarro-vs-solomon-grundy-injustice-gods-among-us-6.png?w=960 ones]]. This gets very [[PowerCreepPowerSeep annoying]] when comics depict distinctly non-superhuman Batman being able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11121/111212274/4500289-4498511218-29661.jpg soundly]] [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2g5HHzUAAA9QMe.jpg defeat]] Grundy, despite the fact Solomon Grundy can [[http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120810183418/marvel_dc/images/b/be/Earth-2-4-grundy.jpg lift cars]] (something Batman can't do), effortlessly [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l3M23zsrrLgd5zF8amnWFL-XwXCTxPYxhxq6dSD1cN_mw41_vYiTsonL0J1nHbXPBYZvEGd86_E5AMFY0FUQUSoWOHMkIU2HvHIyMIFg3IKcCg0U9K9egLmpv3y8uYaVKYHpw=s0 overpower Killer Croc]] (one of the strongest of Batman's Rogues Gallery) and beat up the aforementioned Superman multiple times (which Batman needs PoweredArmor and gadgets to do). DC's flimsy justification is every time Grundy dies and is [[ResurrectiveImmortality reborn]] in the Slaughter Swamp he may get stronger, weaker or even gain intelligence depending on the mood.
* [[Characters/JusticeLeagueOfAmericaAntagonist Shaggy Man]] is easily one of the strongest brutes in DC and predates Doomsday by several decades. He's strong enough to clobber [[https://www.actionfigurepics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Justice-League-of-America-104-Shaggy-Man-2.jpg Superman]], [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/2tYG6t4J5cDbYe_cy-tIVMsUtHzrYM1PFW34q2gEMO9_8NbaOj4L3HkbISVze3v5b_z6-AYdGco7=s0 Aquaman]] and [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/8/8c/Shaggy_Man_PE_01.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140102055152 wrestle with Martain Manhunter]]. Although he's [[BadassDecay decayed]] a bit in recent comics with Wonder Woman [[https://i.imgur.com/uFP7bXU.jpeg decisively overpowering him]] in ''DC Rebirth''.
* ''ComicBook/TeenTitans'':
** ComicBook/{{Starfire}} being a Tamaranean has incredible strength, she’s able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/7/78486/2252643-starfire_cell.jpg hold up buildings]] and [[https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-af76951e5cfe92d6cd0b5ef9e3e22383 lift cruise ships]] likely weighing in 200+ tons.
** Beast Boy thanks to his {{Animorphism}} has impressive strength particularly in his Bear form, Gorilla form ([[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/14/149056/4204368-beast%20boy%20gorilla%20strength.jpg which he once one shot Cyborg with]]), Elephant from, T-Rex and "[[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/8/80033/4626640-7129583553-78QGI.jpg Monkey King]]" forms.
** ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} while he gets overshadowed all the time is still very strong being able [[https://i.imgur.com/mQQpYox.jpg stop a speeding subway train]], slam TheBrute [[https://i.imgur.com/MSEpput.jpg Mammoth into the ground]] and even [[https://i.imgur.com/xhOcu4U.jpg draw blood from Shazam]].
* ComicBook/MartianManhunter; even Superman explicitly names him as one person he wouldn't want to tangle with. Perfectly understandable as [=MM=] has been strong enough [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/2/27470/1342465-worldsfinest1972212065qa.jpg to draw blood from Supes]] since early comics and has overpowered Clark multiple times. Martian Manhunter has also [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3587617-4839008059-marti.jpg wrecked Black Adam]] and even [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111293601/5324748-3492394342-xKdxX.jpg lifted Brainiac's mothership]] (which is bigger than Earth) alongside Clark.
** Ms. Martian being a white Martian in the disguise of a green one is incredibly strong, [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/3/39119/1029789-missmartiansuperg.jpg strong enough]] [[https://vistapointe.net/images/miss-martian-1.jpg to put the hurt on Supergirl]], though she's notably [[https://i.imgur.com/4HmwAVu.jpg far]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OYzYjFaHKr4/W_8xURnVocI/AAAAAAAAABc/x3Pzz8zvracygZcbx9HwNHNk-m3b2WMsQCHMYCw/s0/RCO006.jpg stronger]] in her natural white form.
* ComicBook/{{Aquaman}}. Thanks to his Atlantean Physiology his adaption to underwater living making him very strong on land and under the sea, Aquaman is strong enough to lift 16,0000 ton [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/aquaman-destroys-a-submarine-2.jpg submarines]] and [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/powerlisting/images/6/64/Aquaman%27s_strength_%284%29.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180928033530 several]] [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/gFG_XmzR_oNIFHRZZ2z13acVneMdivcmsVjm5-s3cz6ahSVb73vlE_gzpWVQYh1TssWRMtGFMaUI=s0 cruise ships]]. Or if he really pushes himself, Aquaman can [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111124701/3443079-bitten6.jpg move a tectonic plate]] (that's 44 quintillion metric tons [=BTW=]).
** Atlanteans in general are far stronger than normal humans, but Aquaman is super strong even by Atlantean standards due to either being a human[=/=]Atlantean hybrid or being royalty.
* Franchise/TheFlash of course is best known for his SuperSpeed which gives him ability to pull off a [[MegatonPunch Infinite Mass Punch]] and take out Superman-level opponents, but in Issue 45# of his ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' series Barry Allen temporarily gets genuine SuperStrength when he accidentally taps into the "Strength Force" (seriously). In addition to a [[HulkingOut Hulk-like]] body [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/B7tMRdPxaeJ3BTiMjvXVOfWcllL6vMwG3HmQgOV5cYMbi5Toz5ayYiPcc8br4cD0tiAGTchcwJz6vyTpapI6mWQmqD4dTwY6VsoYTaz0nCrZc-xW3XITqmXYiUtYemFOX8HbIVFc8A=s1600 Barry could punch the ground so hard he broke it and send everybody flying]] at which Barry looks down at his fist shocked understanding how Superman feels everyday. It also turns out the Strength Force is based around [[GravityMaster gravity]], density and mass shifting as it comes from the earth itself while the Speed Force comes ([[LightningCanDoAnything or more correctly strikes]]) from the sky.
* Franchise/WonderWoman:
** [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1942 Golden Age]]: Diana is explicitly "stronger than ComicBook/{{Hercules|Unbound}}", is able to beat Mars without too much trouble every time they fight, casually pulls a sinking submarine out of the ocean to carry it wrapped in her lasso while riding on a plane wing and in general never seems to find anything her strength struggles with besides her own unbreakable lasso.
** [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1987 Post-Crisis]]: Diana was explicitly granted strength even greater than that of a usual Amazon by the goddess Demeter. Diana is literally as strong as the Earth because of the link to the planet granted to her by Demeter, even as little a girl [[http://i.imgur.com/bMbF4Rv.jpg she could lift a temple]]. Diana has [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcT3atPllZxqwgztberLA14Mxql19dxiNBDbTw&usqp=CAU overpower Hercules]] and is “nearly as strong” as a Kryptonian, and even with that said she's still manged to [[https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1280/1*zNEK9BQtdRpHLuuTZwhiSA.jpeg knock Superman around like a rag doll]]... ''it also helps that she's actually SemiDivine thanks to a {{Retcon}}''. Some of Diana's greatest strength feats include [[http://i.imgur.com/ZZv5Be9.jpg pulling Martian Manhunter out of a Black Hole]] (which even light cannot escape from), [[https://pm1.narvii.com/6083/f7526a63c95b1813bf67cd1b3c1b287562f48fa1_hq.jpg moving the earth alongside Superman and Martian Manhuter]] which means she can move over 6.6 quintillion tons, [[https://i.imgur.com/elPm7ys.jpg defeating Supergirl]] and most impressively along with Superman she managed to [[http://i.imgur.com/HcbDoJy.jpg lift]] ComicBook/TheSpectre who weighs as much as ''eternity''.
** The demigod Cassie Sandsmark aka ComicBook/WonderGirl has strength [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/lVULyt8pcQPX99vN8gPlFiDdRX8rvdEFhIqPibnPVaX9BJqssKw-is13iKWOL1S4yi_DlfEaxtgk=s0 similar]] or about equal to Diana being [[https://imgur.com/a/57jyZ able to catch a jet]] and even [[https://offthepanelcomicreview.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/teentitans-4.jpg beat up Superboy]].
** Donna Troy, Diana's [[ContinuitySnarl/DonnaTroy adopted sister/clone/sidekick]] is strong enough [[http://i.imgur.com/LTLkqrK.jpg lift humongous boulders]] and even [[http://i.imgur.com/wcTXq37.jpg overpowered and almost destroyed a Superman robot]]... before he cheated and used EyeBeams to kill her.
** ComicBook/{{Artemis}}, while her tribe Bana-Mighdall has waning strength after splitting from Hera, has kept her might. Post-Crisis she could [[https://i.imgur.com/3eBHUwK.jpg kick Diana around]], and in ''ComicBook/RedHoodAndTheOutlaws'' [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_super/11117/111178634/6515394-punches%20through.jpg she breaks through]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/29c3DBKV6Ve2aDuFlqUQi_oouCdr9PVyVxU9n3RJ_SkfIOMBjEQU22-9kdRQwa-zclx0gnd3QtbgS8Ph1aCRiyChXbTI6Tjj-fWegLJtNpTwSiauMul4ZK0koLIRH7mxrM3Qd5EeMQ=s1600 several high-tec vault doors]], [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/red-hood-vs-artemis-rebirth-6.jpg swings]] and [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/12/120267/6553520-1833426781-60875.jpg throws]] a massive battleaxe around like it's a stick and even staggers [[https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/original/11117/111178634/6087547-staggers%20solomon%20grundy%20with%20a%20kick%28red%20hood%20and%20the%20outlaws%2012%29.jpg Solomon Grundy]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/ZBvz4InLMvhm0-dedf7sK33knGYfn3M9t7usUSGwklgRnL2GJEsXRLXAFQH_GopANK6WaAXdceAmud-5eZJ4Rxq8K-5BhS7ay-BpkhJRd2vPo_ABUBojqOs2i5RRlKIooKJUmA=s1600 Bizzaro]] with her kicks.
* [[Creator/DarkMatter2017 Damage]], a DC [[ComicBook/TheHulk Hulk]] {{expy}} recently introduced in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' gives even Grundy and Doomsday a run for their money. He's strong to [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-50KYUIv_An4/Wl_pKHTQpYI/AAAAAAAAEwA/nq984cx2l24xavFxe9TSENEX6VsqFflDwCHMYCw/s1600/RCO008.jpg chuck cars out of his way]], [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/qX7zmCocIJ39x6qu3FUEjAdxW02qa1NCuv3h6MCee9EdBTgwQFwPg9FPKPPyA-RgPCjz_3lDi85vmtXO88XKFaIkaXwH5m5q9b8CzFXSEJIpXUBip3onFV-km_a0AQv_BV2VHvMsGg=s1600 make a shockwave by punching the ground]], overwhelms [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/aKexMR5B1B962IllJyS06Z_et97vsdJFCB1IEY5l7_PFhTQFfjRFCaiU-m9_d8ZyNi7JhibElbNNF-b6HStw_2W7p2lOcW_qPLhhAbl096lNgSPGL3X2TH_U4jFNuIjHgft8gbQ_Aw=s1600 Grundy]] [[https://i.imgur.com/sTrVKcy.jpg twice]] and [[https://i.imgur.com/JXc89o3.jpg sends Wonder Woman flying a mile away]] [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/69skjgmyimQp5nozp_f04pYtO9NWI74a1ddvsUivDG1LVHRi9O0Nq7a7FVXOSUyHNZs9BNhwUSz5g5FL5PSShgLdc-Y1wp3sRFX8b8zfxWkNyc1dTncUY5mpZQXN2stojAup3D8DqQ=s1600 repeatedly]] and even [[https://i.imgur.com/xk0QqZ6.jpg matches]] [[https://i.imgur.com/Sj34vXX.jpeg Superman in strength]].
* ComicBook/{{Etrigan}} being a Demon has supernatural physiology therefore greater strength, he's knocked around and drawn blood from DC's heaviest hitters [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11112/111126230/3379994-8712103863-32772.png such as Lobo]] (see below) and ''[[http://i.imgur.com/yDDpalK.jpg has even once knocked Superman into orbit]]''.
* ComicBook/SwampThing while a GentleGiant at the best of times is still ridiculously strong. He's overpowered the aforementioned [[https://i.imgur.com/5GBs2vt.jpg Etrigan with one punch]] as well as [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/wonder-woman-vs-swamp-thing-2.jpg Wonder Woman]] in the ''ComicBook/New52''. Pre-Crisis [[https://i.imgur.com/d93xPE4.jpeg he could put Superman in a full nelson]] and in ''ComicBook/DCRebirth'' he [[https://i.imgur.com/M3oNbtn.jpeg matches]] Supes in a epic CrossCounter that staggers them both. Also being HumanoidAbomination, he once [[https://m.imgur.com/a/DyKyC held up the entire castle of Camelot with his plants]] whilst absorbing himself into the ground.
* While ComicBook/{{Batman}} and ComicBook/LexLuthor don't belong on this page usually, despite their CharlesAtlasSuperPower or SuperSerum antics, whenever they get into PoweredArmor however... they get outright super strength:
** Batman has many powered batsuits that give him enhanced strength, the most famous being the Exo-suit he used [[https://comicbookjesus.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/dark-knight-returns.jpg to beat the crap out of Superman]] in ''ComicBook/TheDarkKnightReturns'', in the [[WesternAnimation/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns animated adaption]] the Exo-suit gives Bruce the strength to [[https://youtu.be/Wp4huHUUFgw?t=105 kick girders around, swing a wrecking ball and use drums of a roadroller as bludgeoning tools]]. In ''ComicBook/BatmanEndgame'' Bruce has the ''Justice Buster'' suit which can [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/batmans-justice-buster-suit-vs-wonder-woman-1.jpg knock around Wonder Woman]] and while Superman is still stronger, the microscopic Red Sun cells infused in the gauntlet evens out the playing field. Still the Justice Buster is just a fancy tin can compared to the ridiculously badass ''Hellbat'' suit created for Batman by the [=JL=] to use in only ''the most dire of circumstances'' which Bruce uses to go OneManArmy on Apokolips [[spoiler: to get his son's corpse]], in the suit Batman is strong enough to NeckLift a [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/1a/d7/391ad7bcfb9b9e83bb8896104c938721.jpg Parademon]] and [[https://static1.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11129/111298674/5407260-hellbatdebunk.jpg literally brawl with Darkseid]]. Of course it's still AwesomeButImpractical since Bruce risks the suit killing him if he wears it for too long.
*** ComicBook/LoisLane! [[https://comicnewbies.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/lois-lane-wears-the-hellbat-against-the-eradicator-2.jpg Once piloted the Hellbat]] to [[MamaBear protect her son Jonathan]] from Eradicator (who has the same powers as Superman), Lois in the suit was strong enough to slam the Kryptonian into the ground.
** ComicBook/LexLuthor always envious of Superman's strength, has taken a kryptonite steroid to increase his strength and durability but it's his Warsuit (which was created in Apokolips) that's strong to enough to beat the shit out of [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/13/130506/3091796-lex3.png Superman]], [[https://arousinggrammardotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/supergirl3.jpg Supergirl]] and NeckSnap [[http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/5/57746/2690166-action_comics_issue_899_pg.10.png Brainiac]]. True a lot of the time Lex exploits the KryptoniteFactor to weaken Supes and co, but just drawing blood from them despite their NighInvulnerability is a testament to his GadgeteerGenius. Lex's latest suit is even tough enough [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/bRueqNxszmXMEx3qg9_wQ5m7Qq1eFiTvem1ZRwnDzSJzJs9sa8tENg9bqljLSAyRO_Jy7ahpoO8e=s1600 to punch around Doomsday]]. Lex has also taken the Everyman formula in the "New World Order" arc which explicitly [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4Cba3LZkT2WCtvuJfsZb8HBhBdB4jnctL8A&usqp=CAU gives him]] [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXw5olInSsWqK8J4V2Bo_MJXL09ds-oMLt8A&usqp=CAU the strength]] and [[ComboPlatterPowers powers]] of Superman, though thanks to ComicBook/{{Steel}} (Natasha Irons) he was soon [[{{DePower}} depowered]] (much to Lex's fury).
*** More recently Lex thanks to becoming a Human-[[HalfHumanHybrid Martian Hybrid]], [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/dpLqP254JBQ6hEYkO-jUrcpkKo-dU2ZDKUj5sTsbfQgmCmYhYT3m77Iw0rPilMDcnLzS_E-KsAuIkGTZ-Vf9HZkYX08V4x6so5jjOtRXVkqyE9KbSZV_6wpMNB87zgPYI587EasD=s1600 has knocked MM around]], then when he goes OneWingedAngel Lex was even able to [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/BEl221lmmcKFvdoQuigtOdQPNoytXXYl4XJcUrcRO81MpmV8Es_TXF3TM1u-peEjogcGPUy4U7JtSENCMvRohEQyAwoC0yI91PJT-3Px0ro0VPfnFVOs26gsYn6KUdMTNytEakipAA=s1600 equal Superman in a fist fight]] and [[https://2.bp.blogspot.com/4NBet8A0B5PAnx1LVQ-pGq6BzX3K6KaGS5vE9hiw9ox1PbbxHfpHJEkmRdswsYPX4UaSCPpTfKBYka4JbGnW_Nk1ERm9-2oaegEJIeUO46JlLI_pIvQRnUFjWx-aRtV0JSJMq0zSJw=s1600 destroy most of the city around them]].
* Zigzagged with many of Batman's RoguesGallery e.g Killer Croc, Clayface etc as they often have enhanced strength, but never [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe too strong]] that someone with CharlesAtlasSuperpower can't take them down. Played (mostly) straight with ComicBook/{{Bane}} as when he takes the SuperSerum (or PsychoSerum) "Venom" Bane's feats tend to overlap with this trope, more often than not. Bane has been shown able to [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/8/80103/2498678-2268173_bane_new_521.jpg lift boulders]], [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/61/4f/14/614f14fe5b41b644dd5fa74e4464f364.jpg punch through steel]] and even [[https://static.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/51ce6099e4b0d911b4489b79/51ce617ae4b0d911b44959cc/1314887023647/1000w/Banesnap.jpg broke the inhuman Killer Croc's arm]]. Though Bane is most [[HoistHeroOverHead remembered for breaking Batman's spine]] like a darkly dressed twig, but that's less of a feat of strength but more [[GeniusBruiser ingenuity]] as Bane actually [[WorfHadTheFlu withered Batman down with exhaustion]] by causing a prison break at Arkham before attacking Batman directly. In ''WesternAnimation/TheBatman'', Bane was even shown to be able to pick up and lift a 27 ton armored police car, which may count as AdaptationalBadass since such feats are above comic Bane's ability and regular Batman can bring Bane down with "normal" peak human strength. In the cartoon on the other hand Batman understandably needed PoweredArmor to stand a chance.
** Jason Todd aka ComicBook/RedHood who's already [[CharlesAtlasSuperPower stronger than any non-powered vigilante should be]], once took Venom himself and was strong enough to break out of an alien's CombatTentacles and [[http://i.imgur.com/oWHICYc.jpg slam him into the ground hard enough break it]]. Jason could even break out of [[https://i.imgur.com/acc6WXo.jpg Supergirl's grip]] and [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/bf310372216acbfce5833543c6f523c7/1458098c151cb3aa-f3/s1280x1920/eaf4ddb8b6bf74200f551e092f23a7791eb2ed94.jpg hold up a collapsing roof]].
* Originally downplayed with ComicBook/{{Deathstroke}} despite the SuperSerum, Slade only gained the peak human strength which meant he had focus on being TheStrategist when fighting the genuine superhuman members of the Teen Titans and [=JLA=]. However in ComicBook/New52 and Rebirth Deathstroke's strength is more explicit thanks to his Nth Metal Armor he can rip off a [[https://i.imgur.com/imXyS1e.jpg plane's door]], use a {{BFS}} and once [[https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQuRtKb_8loGr9R-Gxo5tI3LcSOUY39QmXdElqUrBEyQRi8wP1H swung around a slab of concrete]] as a weapon when fighting Batman. Even when not armored Deathstroke at one point kicked dumpster so hard it ''indented'' and crushed a man into a wall.
* While most DC examples have justifications for their insane super strength: [[ClothesMakeTheSuperman Technology]], MagicAndPowers, being SemiDivine, BizarreAlienBiology etc ComicBook/{{Lobo}} on the other hand is just [[ItRunsOnNonsensoleum plain crazy]]. Lobo can inexplicably [[https://i.imgur.com/DrEDbzd.jpg manhandle Superman]] just because "he [[GoodOldFisticuffs dukes]] it out like a mad dog" another time Lobo pulled down [[SentientStars Solaris]] who has stellar mass [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11113/111132618/3436342-1672646-11_1.jpg without leverage]] and justifed it by [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11111/111115653/3501065-6571022322-34190.jpg saying "he doesn't do logic"]]. Once Lobo ''rolled'' an entire city (trillion tons of steel) into a ball [[https://i.imgur.com/rGrHdmQ.jpg and ate it]].
* The electrical charge that animated ComicBook/BrotherPowerTheGeek also granted him tremendous strength.

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