Tanmay Jha
In the world of Dragon Ball and Goku fans, power scaling is a well-known concept. Fans often enjoy imagining battles between Goku and various fictional characters.
One of the most popular hypothetical opponents for Goku is Superman, who shares similarities with Goku as both are survivors of destroyed planets, sent to Earth as children, and have grown to love and protect their new home.
In this list, we’ll explore the seven strongest versions of Superman with the potential to defeat Goku (ranked):
7. Val-Zod
In Earth-2, a different Superman named Val-Zod emerged alongside Clark Kent, who died early in his superhero career. Val-Zod possesses remarkable strength, which he controls using the energy from the yellow sun, allowing him to lift heavy objects and excel in combat. Given that his strength and powers are greater than Superman’s, he can be a tough opponent for Goku.
6. Jon Kent
Jon Kent, the Pre-Flashpoint Superman’s son, joined the DC universe during the Rebirth era with his parents Clark Kent and Lois Lane. He fought crime as Superboy alongside Damian Wayne/Robin. After time-travel adventures with his grandfather Jor-El, he returned as a young adult with impressive powers, potentially surpassing his father’s abilities and continuing to grow stronger. However, claiming he can defeat the most powerful anime character is an exaggeration.
5. Calvin Ellis
Calvin Ellis, the Superman of Earth-23, is not only a superhero but also the President of the United States, using his powers and influence to protect his world. He gained prominence during Final Crisis when he teamed up with other Supermen and now leads a multiversal hero team called Justice Incarnate in the Infinite Frontier era. His immense power even surpasses Man of Steel, making him a formidable foe against Goku.
4. Kingdom Come Superman
In Kingdom Come, Superman, despite enduring significant losses, becomes an even stronger symbol of hope. With a new costume, he returns to heroics, showcasing his unparalleled power and proving himself as one of Earth’s greatest superheroes. His strength and power can give him an advantage in a battle with Goku and can even grant him victory against him.
3. All-Star Superman
Many fans believe that ‘All-Star Superman’ is Superman’s best story, with its vibrant art by Frank Quitely and inspiring narrative by Grant Morrison showcasing his character, commitment to his ideals, and formidable abilities, including a solar radiation overdose that amplifies his strength. He has immense strength, enabling him to effortlessly lift 200 quintillion tons with just one arm and have this feat be considered a mere warm-up. He also broke the arm of Atlas, who once lifted the Earth. With his immense power, he could easily break every single bone of Goku.
2. Cosmic Armor Superman
The Thought Robot, also known as Cosmic Armor Superman, is a unique creation made by the Monitors to battle an immensely powerful opponent. It can manipulate reality by tapping into the comic world’s narrative. After its battle, it became a near-godlike being and far surpassed other versions of Superman in strength. With his godlike abilities, he can defeat Goku in no time.
1. Superman Prime
Superman Prime gained various powers over time, with his most significant upgrade occurring in the DC One Million event. After spending 15,000 years inside the sun, Superman Prime became incredibly powerful, surpassing all other versions of himself, with enhanced speed, strength, and inspiration, essentially becoming a god-like figure showcasing Superman’s full potential. Superman Prime is as strong as the God of Destruction, Beerus, Goku is really no match for him. However, if he ever battles against Goku, he could cause Goku’s death.
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