Captain Marvel and Eternals feature Carol Danvers and Ikaris, two of the most powerful beings in the Marvel lexicon. And while they have noticeable differences in the comics, judging their Marvel Cinematic Universe versions offers a good potential fight. So, in a battle between Captain Marvel and Ikaris, who comes out on top?
The Strengths of the MCU's Captain Marvel
The MCU's Carol Danvers can produce cosmic energy to unlimited boundaries and control it at will. She also passively absorbs energy, enhancing her other attributes to the point where she is referred to as a weapon. Carol trained under the Kree, learning their fighting style. And that's not even mentioning her durability, which is enhanced enough to resist blunt trauma, falling from high altitudes, energy shots and large explosions. On top of all of that, Carol wears a Starforce uniform, which contains a device that analyzes and identifies any object placed within the sleeve. It also has a retractable helmet that generates its own atmosphere in space and underwater, allowing her to fight in any location, no matter how dangerous.
The Strengths of the MCU's Ikaris
Ikaris is an Eternal, a group of beings created by the Celestials. In fact, he is referred to as the most powerful of the Eternals. His superhuman strength is formidable enough to create a crater in the Earth, while his durability makes him able to withstand hits from projectiles at super speed. Ikaris' stamina is like Captain Marvel's, allowing him to exercise for long periods without rest. And the fact that he was created by a Celestial means he can not die from natural causes, with the power of the sun being the only known thing able to take him down. And, of course, who could forget his special armor, which can withstand multiple blows from powerful enemies like Deviants.
Captain Marvel and Ikaris Share a Similar Weakness
If a weakness were to be labeled on both these characters, it would defiantly be their personalities. Danvers had some defiant mental struggles with her identity and ability to retain her memories. When she loses the ability to use her own powers, it causes her to rethink her entire image while struggling with her limitations. Ikaris could even be considered worse in this aspect due to his overwhelming sense of loyalty and beliefs that often blind him to truths. In fact, his guilt and remorse for his own actions eventually lead to his death.
However, Ikaris would still come out as the winner. He can withstand heat from the energy Danvers produces, and some of his attributes far surpass her abilities. Sure, Danvers energy absorption can continuously fuel her, but Ikaris has the smarts to cut it off long enough to give him an advantage and draw out the battle. And while Ikaris has already proven he is willing to do almost anything with conviction, Danvers would hesitate, resulting in her doom.