# Who would win, Superman or Thor?

**Verdict (Superman vs Thor), as of November 4, 2026: Thor wins.**

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

## 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.

## Head-to-head

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

## The case for Superman

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

## The case for Thor

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

## FAQ

### 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.

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