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Superman vs Thor

Who would win, Superman or Thor?

The verdict
Thor wins.

Thor wins, narrowly: Superman is faster and arguably stronger, but magic is one of his weaknesses and Mjolnir is pure magic.

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Superman
category
Thor
DC comics, mainstream versions.
Canon used
Marvel comics, mainstream versions.
Among the strongest beings in DC, especially when charged by the sun.
Strength
A god of immense strength, boosted further by Mjolnir.
Faster than Thor in most portrayals.
Speed
Fast in flight, but not at Superman's level.
Vulnerable to magic, which bypasses his invulnerability.
Magic matchup
His powers and hammer are magical by nature.
Fights with fists, heat vision and freeze breath.
Weapons
Mjolnir delivers lightning and returns to his hand.

Superman

  • Faster and arguably stronger
  • Solar recharge mid-fight
  • Heat vision and freeze breath add range

Thor

winner
  • Magic hits Superman's weak spot
  • Mjolnir is a near-unstoppable weapon
  • Godly durability and storm control

Why Thor wins

In comics canon these two are close; the official JLA/Avengers crossover never settled it cleanly. The tiebreaker is magic: Thor's lightning and enchanted hammer cut through the defences that make Superman so hard to hurt.

Frequently asked

Who would win, Superman or Thor?

Thor. In comics canon these two are close; the official JLA/Avengers crossover never settled it cleanly. The tiebreaker is magic: Thor's lightning and enchanted hammer cut through the defences that make Superman so hard to hurt.

Should I pick Superman or Thor?

Thor. In comics canon these two are close; the official JLA/Avengers crossover never settled it cleanly. The tiebreaker is magic: Thor's lightning and enchanted hammer cut through the defences that make Superman so hard to hurt.

Is Superman better than Thor?

Thor comes out ahead overall. In comics canon these two are close; the official JLA/Avengers crossover never settled it cleanly. The tiebreaker is magic: Thor's lightning and enchanted hammer cut through the defences that make Superman so hard to hurt. That said, Superman still has real strengths — see the pros lists above.

What's the difference between Superman and Thor?

Thor wins, narrowly: Superman is faster and arguably stronger, but magic is one of his weaknesses and Mjolnir is pure magic.

Cite this verdict

disordat. (2026, November 4). Who would win, Superman or Thor? [Superman vs Thor verdict]. https://disordat.org/vs/superman-vs-thor

Verdict as of November 4, 2026 · Markdown version

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