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DC VS MARVEL
IN TEAM-UPS AND CROSSOVERS
“A CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS”
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In honor of George Perez, let’s look at a classic DC/Marvel crossover.
Furthermore, our top-rated Formidability Ranking uses four central Fighting Skills to settle the debate.
Let’s read our ranking.
JLA/AVENGERS IS CANON TO DC AND MARVEL
JLA/AVENGERS
In the classic inter-company crossover JLA/Avengers (2004), both super-teams assemble to take on a threat that threatens the Omniverse. Particularly, the series was so successful that the JLA: Syndicate Rules established the crossover to be canon to the New Earth continuity.
In contests of champions, the Grandmaster and Metron task both teams with the responsibility to assemble six items of power from each universe.
Namely, from the DC Universe: Green Lantern’s Power Battery, the Book of Eternity, the Orb of Ra, the items of the Demons Three, the Spear of Destiny and Psycho Pirate’s Medusa Mask.
From the Marvel Universe: the Ultimate Nullifier, the Evil Eye of Avalon, the Infinity Gems, the Cosmic Cube, the Casket of Ancient Winters and the Wand of Watoomb.
JLA/AVENGERS #2
In JLA/Avengers #2, the Leaguers are leading 6-5. In a titanic clash, the JLA and the Avengers face off for the Cosmic Cube. On Savage Land, a knock-out drag-out slugfest follows. Let’s rank the main contestants in the battle in terms of the Power Hierarchy.
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QUALITY OPPONENTS
The Cosmic Beings
| SUPERMAN |
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SUPERMAN IS A COSMIC BEING
Potentially, Superman could solo the Avengers team.
Indeed, it takes Hercules, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Wonder Man and Vision to put down the Man of Steel at the end of the fight.
| THOR |
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THOR IS A CHAMPION
Really, Thor faces one of his toughest battles. First, he wades through a powerful blast of heat vision.
After Superman caught Mjolnir, he knocks him out with a powerful haymaker. Indeed, he is overwhelmed by Superman’s sheer power.
Generally, Thor ranks as a Champion since he is at least as powerful as the Avengers team.
| ZATANNA |
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Both Zatanna and Scarlet Witch are amped by Chaos Magic.
Effectively, they are Cosmic Beings with powers of teleportation, nigh omniscience and reality-warping.
| SCARLET WITCH |
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Both Zatanna and Scarlet Witch are amped by Chaos Magic.
Effectively, they are Cosmic Beings with powers of teleportation, nigh omniscience and reality-warping.
| GREEN LANTERN |
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In their first match-up, Green Lantern had Photon on the ropes. As matter of fact, he caged her up in a construct.
In their second match, Photon is absorbing the Oan energy from his power ring. Fortunately, he is saved by Captain Atom.
Generally, Green Lantern is a Champion. However, he upgrades to Cosmic Being after he absorbs the energy of the Cosmic Cube.
And had he succeeded, the JLA woud have had a clean victory.
| CAPTAIN MARVEL |
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To begin, Monica Rambeau has the power of converting her body into any energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Really, she is a Champion on the Avengers team and can take on any one.
Likely, she needs to adapt to the type of energy and has a limit to how much EM energy she can absorb.
Nonetheless, she is among the mightiest on the Avengers team.
The Champions
| WONDER WOMAN |
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So far, Wonder Woman has shown she can defeat multiple Avengers. At first, she faces Hercules, Wasp and Yellowjacket.
Later, after Superman and Thor are defeated, she knocks down Yellowjacket.
Generally, Wonder Woman is a Champion in the Power Hierarchy.
| GIANT MAN |
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First, Yellowjacket shrinks down to size and attacks Wonder Woman with the other Avengers.
Then, he delivers a powerful blow at increased size when Thor falls. However, Wonder Woman soon overpowers him.
With the Pym Particles, Yellowjacket is Enhanced in the Power Hierarchy.
The Peak Humans
| GREEN ARROW |
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In the battle, Green Arrow and Hawkeye are in a stand-off. Though, in the end, Green Arrow has the advantage with Captain America’s help.
Generally, Green Arrow is a Peak Human in the Power Hierarchy.
| HAWKEYE |
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In the battle, Green Arrow and Hawkeye are in a stand-off. Though, in the end, Captain America orders Hawkeye to stand down.
Generally, Hawkeye is a Peak Human in the Power Hierarchy.
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VERDICT:
With help, the JLA won a virtual victory and the Avengers actually tied the score.
Really, lacking Flash’s Speed Force and the Avengers at full strength, the JLA are stacked with three Cosmic Beings and two Champions.
Generally, the underdog Avengers even things with better teamwork and preparation.
JLA wins a difficult fight.
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