The Fans Have Ranked Their 10 Most Overpowered Superheroes

We all love a good superhero tale, but some characters come with powers that make you wonder if they’ve got too big an edge. Fans on Ranker have thrown together a list of the 10 most overpowered Superheroes, and it’s got folks buzzing. From magic-wielding witches to a guy who flattens foes with one swing, these heroes have skills that can feel a bit much. It’s not about knocking them—it’s just that their strength sometimes overshadows everything else.

This isn’t a fancy critic’s rundown—it’s pure fan talk, pulled from the people who watch the films and flip the pages. You’ve got your Marvel stars, DC legends, and a manga curveball, proving how far the superhero net stretches. I’ve checked out their stories, from comics to big screens, to see what’s up. Here’s the countdown from 10 to 1—let’s see if they’re really as stacked as we think.

10. Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel

Carol Danvers, or Captain Marvel, blasts off with super strength, flight, and energy tricks. She got zapped by a Kree gadget gone haywire, then put in the work to own it. Brie Larson took her to the skies in ‘Captain Marvel’ back in 2019, smashing through spaceships like they’re paper.

She’s a beast, sure, but I’d say she’s earned it through battle and grit—not just a fluke. Fans tag her as too strong, especially in the movies, but that hard-won vibe keeps her grounded. She’s got power, not a free pass.

9. Martian Manhunter

Martian Manhunter, J’onn J’onzz, drops in with shapeshifting, mind-reading, and disappearing acts. He’s been a DC regular since the ‘50s, cool and collected in ‘Justice League Unlimited’. Being from Mars covers the wild powers, though fire trips him up.

I don’t buy him as over-the-top—those skills match his alien deal, and the fire flaw checks him. Fans might call him loaded, phasing through stuff and all, but it’s fair for who he is. He’s tough, not cheating.

8. Sentry

Sentry rolls up with strength, flight, energy blasts, and molecule-twisting madness. Robert Reynolds lucked into this from a jacked-up serum, becoming a golden hero with a shadowy side, the Void. He’s been in Marvel comics since 2000, with Steven Yeun slated for ‘Thunderbolts’ in 2025.

It’s a crazy haul—can’t even kill him—and the story doesn’t really say why he rates it. He’s fun, ripping into bad guys, but I’d nod at this spot. Stumbling into that level of might feels like he hit the jackpot too easy.

7. Shazam

Shazam’s got Billy Batson, a kid who yells a word and snags flight, speed, and magic muscle. A wizard tapped him for being good-hearted, perfect for the young crowd. Zachary Levi nailed it in ‘Shazam!’ from 2019, tossing lightning between class bells.

It’s a kick, but all that for just being nice feels like a handout. He fits here—those powers dwarf his challenges. Fans agree—a teen with that kind of clout stands out big time.

6. Jean Grey

Jean Grey brings telepathy, telekinesis, and the Phoenix Force, a firestorm that rewrites the rules. She’s been an X-Men anchor since the ‘60s, with Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner lighting up the ‘X-Men’ films. That Phoenix kick can redo everything, but it’s cost her plenty.

She’s a powerhouse, and we love her, though that strength can feel heavy. I’d argue her pain evens it out—she’s not gliding through. Still, full tilt, she’s hard to top, and fans see it.

5. Franklin Richards

Franklin Richards, Fantastic Four’s little guy, shows up with near-godlike tricks—think crafting worlds as a kid. Born in ‘66 in Marvel comics, he’s Reed and Sue’s boy, so strong they had to cut him back. No movies yet, but he’s a comic giant.

Fans put him solid here, and I’d bump him up. A tyke with that? Wild, even if he’s toned down now. It’s a cool story, but the power’s off the charts—right for this list.

4. Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer glides in with the Power Cosmic, bending matter and brushing off hits. Norrin Radd took the gig as Galactus’ herald, grabbing that board and a cosmic jolt. He’s shone since ‘66 in Marvel, even in 2007’s ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ with Laurence Fishburne’s voice.

He’s loaded—reworking planets ain’t light—but it’s tied to a tough trade-off. Fans peg him right, and I’d back it. He’s got too much in his hands, no question.

3. Scarlet Witch

Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff, warps reality with chaos magic and mind-moving might. Starting in ‘64 at Marvel, she stunned in ‘WandaVision’ with Elizabeth Olsen, reshaping life after loss. She’s a storm, no doubt.

Fans rank her high, but I’d ease her down. Her path backs up the power—it’s not random. She’s huge, twisting the world, yet she’s got edges. Still, she’s a fan fave for a reason.

2. One-Punch Man

Saitama, ‘One-Punch Man’, lands with speed and strength that drop foes in one go. This manga star, on screens since 2015, trained into a monster, all for laughs. It’s a gimmick, and we’re hooked.

He’s built to be too much—one punch, over—and it works for the joke. I’d lighten up on him, but fans nail it. He’s a standout, and more manga picks would’ve fit.

1. Superman

Superman, Clark Kent, tops it with strength, speed, and sun-fueled healing. DC’s icon since ‘38, Henry Cavill crushed it in ‘Man of Steel’. Kryptonite’s his hitch, but he’s still sky-high.

Fans tussle over him—he’s near godly, but the weakness helps. I’d slot him here too. That solar boost is massive, origin or not. He’s the king of this pack, hands down.