These are the strongest characters in the Marvel Universe. Take a tour of the upper echelons of strength and vitality in Marvel Comics lore with us.

Power levels are fluid in the Marvel Universe. But the top-tier powerhouses have a way of routinely making their presence known, and this list acknowledges that.

It's a list that is bound to be debated, and that's exactly the point. It is the start of the conversation, rather than the end.

15 Scarlet Witch

Avengers' Supreme Mystic Finally Mastered Her Potential

While Doctor Strange may be Marvel's most famous magic user, Scarlet Witch certainly seems to be wielding more raw power as of late. Her recent feats include creating a magical afterlife for all mutants who ever died (a waiting room from which they can eventually be resurrected) and consuming the Elder God Chthon and his spellbook, the Darkhold.

While many expected Wanda to lose control of this new power, she's instead mastered it, becoming an emergency consultant for anyone in desperate need while also rejoining the Avengers. There's a definite sense that if she wanted to be the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange would be out of a job.

14 Jean Grey

The Phoenix Force Means Jean Will Always Be in Contention

Following X-Men's Krakoan Era, Jean bonded fully with the cosmic Phoenix Force. The embodiment of creative energy in the Marvel Universe, Jean now has a stronger bond to the Phoenix than ever, granting her control over reality. Marvel has declared Jean Grey "the most powerful person in the universe," with the hero resurrecting herself from death and even taking down Thanos.

Jean has officially been invited to join the Universal Abstracts as a being beyond even godhood. The one issue is that Jean's subconscious desires have seemingly started to warp reality, with events like the return of her long-dead sister Sara Grey.

13 Doctor Doom

Super Genius, Sorcerer Supreme, Emperor

Doctor Doom, for a very long time, has been considered and recognized as one of the world’s most advanced minds and sorcerers. In both cases, his studious nature and his tenacity to delve into the darker realms of science and magic have gifted Victor with an impressive level of expertise in both fields. Doom is so heavily recognized for his talents that many of Marvel’s heroes have enlisted the aid of their frequent enemy to save them from greater threats.

Following the Blood Hunt event, Doom surpassed Dr. Strange’s magical abilities to wield the powers of the Darkhold to stop the vampire threat for good. Strange imparted his title and rights as the Sorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doom, giving the royal sorcerer enough power to cast a never-before-seen spell that harnessed all forms of magic to not only break through the Darkforce but also cure vampires from their weakness to sunlight. In the wake of a victory that only he could achieve, Doom has proclaimed that there can only be One World Under Doom.

12 Storm

X-Men's Most Underrated Leader Became the Voice of the Solar System

Since 2019, Storm has continually upgraded her powers, becoming one of Marvel's most powerful heroes of all time. During X-Men's Krakoan era, Storm officially became the 'Voice of Sol' - aka the person the rest of the galaxy considers the solar system's leader. Storm has also continued to experiment with her powers, revealing the ability to crush an army by manipulating air pressure and even to wield Asgardian Bifrost energy. At the same time, she's been harnessing her magical lineage and leaning into her mystic potential.

However, post-Krakoa, Storm has transcended beyond even godhood. Storm was recently chosen as the herald of Eternity - the being who embodies the totality of the Marvel Universe. Going by 'the Eternal Storm', Ororo is now debatably the most powerful mortal in the universe, commanding cosmic power while wearing unbreakable vibranium armor. At the same time, Storm has replaced Thor as the Avengers' resident thunder god.

11 Ghost Rider, Aka All-Rider

The Best Avenger From The Multiverse

For those unfamiliar with the All-Rider, it refers to the Robbie Reyes version of Ghost Rider who is destined to reach his ultimate form. In this form, Robbie is able to do practically anything, not limited by power or even his reality. He can produce Hellfire out of anything and anyone, even when it comes to burning through the Celestials. In theory, the Celestials themselves are among Marvel's most powerful characters through their cosmic abilities, and so if All-Rider can burn them, that puts him on their same god-tier level, if not stronger.

On more than one occasion, All-Rider is referred to as the most powerful Avenger not only in existence, but the most powerful Avenger of the multiverse. Considering the feats he's able to achieve, it's hard to argue against such a proclamation.

10 Invisible Woman

Fantastic Four's Leader Is the Team's Powerhouse

The Invisible Woman has been the Fantastic Four's most powerful hero for a while now, but even in that context, she's become stronger than ever before. Fantastic Four lore clarified recently that her power isn't invisibility - it's the ability to control light, including shaping 'hard light' force fields.

Sue retains her ability to create force fields and turn herself and others invisible, but she also has a host of other powers. Her force fields are now so intricate, she recently created a working jet in One World Under Doom. She has also been able to manipulate heat and sound using her force fields, as well as 'moving' light to dark areas. In the past, Sue has injured the Celestials themselves with her force fields, and she recently learned how to intensify her brother the Human Torch's light and heat into laser blasts.

9 Captain Marvel

Leader of the Avengers

Carol Danvers remains one of Marvel's most powerful heroes, with the ability to absorb cosmic energy and turn it into strength, invulnerability and mind-bending speed. Currently the leader of the Avengers, Captain Marvel has been guiding them through Kang the Conqueror's attempts to manipulate the team and open a forbidden pocket of time.

Fans of Carol should stay tuned for the upcoming Binary series, which will tie into X-Men's Age of Revelation event. There, it seems that Captain Marvel will become the new host of the Phoenix Force.

8 Rogue

Leader of the Uncanny X-Men

Rogue has always been one of X-Men's strongest characters, but she recently underwent a huge upgrade. First, while battling the eldritch villain Hag, Rogue revealed that she has the combined strength of Captain Marvel and Wonder Man - two of the strongest heroes in Avengers history. Having stolen the powers of both heroes in the past, Rogue had kept it secret that she still possesses both of their strength.

Additionally, Rogue gained new powers thanks to the sacrifice of the precognitive mutant Harvey X. These new powers allow Rogue to see the future and sense danger in the present, for example knowing when the Hag had injured Wolverine and rescuing him just in time.

7 Kid Omega

Not Even Charles Xavier Can Compare

While Quintin Quire may usually be an insufferable anti-human extremist, there are few people who can truly doubt the raw magnificence of Quire’s telepathic powers. Kid Omega has already surpassed Charles Xavier as Earth’s Omega Level Telepath, toppling the once-leader of all mutantkind. It has even been said that Quire’s telepathic powers rival Jean Grey’s.

If Quintin focuses hard enough, he can unlock his second mutation. Once active, Quentin ascends into an incorporeal consciousness that can instantly connect with all sentient life. Kid Omega holds immeasurable potential. Sometime in the future, the young X-Man is destined to surpass Jean Grey as the next Phoenix.

6 Hellverine

Marvel’s Most Feral Wolverine Goes Infernal

As the son of Wolverine, Akihiro already belongs to a strong pedigree of near-immortal mutants, literally bred to become living weapons. In death, he was chosen to become the vessel of Bagra-ghul, the Devil’s favorite demon. Now, Akihiro has risen from the grave as the Hellverine, riding the roads delivering profane and wicked vengeance.

Ghost Riders are only as strong as the hosts allow their Spirits of Vengeance to let loose. If Akihiro fully freed his body into the demon’s hands, he would quickly surpass both his father and Marvel’s other Ghost Riders. Only vengeance can satiate his inner demon.