DC Comics has been telling incredible stories with impressively powerful characters for decades. Among these heavy-hitting heroes is the deep-sea hero Aquaman. Wielding his iconic trident, Aquaman communicates with all life in the sea and controls the tides in his dominion.
Arthur Curry has many abilities in addition to his command over the sea, including superhuman strength, stamina, and durability. Aquaman is a founding member of the Justice League and he holds his own against the most powerful heroes DC has to offer, but how would he do against Marvel's roster? Here are 5 heroes Aquaman could defeat and 5 heroes he would lose to in a fight.
10 Could Beat: Moon Knight
As the avatar of vengeance, Moon Knight is a brutal fighter that is not afraid of any dangerous situation, so much so, the hero dresses in all white so that his opponents see him coming. He is an expert martial artist and often times jumps headfirst into perilous cases while attempting to fight crime.
Although Moon Knight is an excellent fighter, he would be no match against Aquaman. Moon Knight's fearlessness would mean that it would be a brutal fight, but he does not stand a chance against Aquaman's superior durability and strength.
9 Could Not Beat: Nova
There have been several heroes that have taken the role of Nova over the years, but the abilities of each iteration largely remain the same. This powerful hero has the ability of flight, superhuman strength and speed, and can absorb and project energy as powerful blasts.
Basically, Nova is able to turn himself into a human missile, flying at breathtaking speed and firing powerful energy blasts. These powers together should be enough to defeat Aquaman. Although Aquaman is incredibly tough, he is not invincible. The fight would be close, but Nova's firepower would be too much for Aquaman to handle.
8 Could Beat: Daredevil
Similar to Moon Knight, Daredevil is a gritty fighter who is not afraid to leap into any deadly scenario. It does not matter if he is greatly outnumbered or outmatched, Daredevil is always going to put up an incredible fight. However, being a fearless fighter would not be enough to get Daredevil through a fight against the powerful Aquaman.
Daredevil's sensory abilities would allow him to dodge plenty of oncoming attacks, but he would only be able to hold off Aquaman's relentless and powerful strikes for so long. Aquaman is durable, fast, and has his incredible trident that can do lethal damage against crime-fighting heroes that do not have superhuman strength.
7 Could Not Beat: Vision
Vision is an incredibly powerful robot that has helped the Avengers in saving the world many times. He has the most advanced AI processing system, allowing him to react to attacks extremely quickly. He can control his molecules, allowing him to either phase through objects with ease or make himself dense and as hard as a diamond.
In a fight against Aquaman, Vision would have a range of powers to choose from. Both heroes are incredibly strong, but Vision has the added advantage of the mind stone, which provides him with some powerful energy blasts that Aquaman would not be able to match.
6 Could Beat: Hawkeye
Hawkeye is an expert marksman and a master martial artist. Clint Barton has become a key member of the Avengers and has held his own against superhuman heroes and villains despite having no superpowers. In a fight, Hawkeye uses many different kinds of arrows and bows to enhance his archery.
In a battle against Aquaman, Hawkeye may be able to do some damage but there is no way that he would be able to stop the Justice League hero. With trident in hand, Aquaman has the ability to control the sea. Aquaman's durability, speed, and strength would be too much for Hawkeye in the end.
5 Could Not Beat: Hulk
Bruce Banner has almost unlimited potential when it comes to how strong he can become when he is angry. The angrier the Hulk gets, the stronger he grows. This ability is terrible for his opponents because damaging the Hulk is likely to simply make him stronger.
Aquaman would not be able to keep up with the Hulk's continuously growing strength. Even if Aquaman were to call for aid from a deep-sea monster he can communicate with, Hulk would still win the battle because of his experience fighting alien monsters on other planets. The Hulk's strength and ferocity would make him too powerful for Aquaman to defeat.
4 Could Beat: Captain America
Steve Rogers is without a doubt an excellent leader and is one of the most important members in the Avengers, both on the big screen and in the comic books. Captain America has a nearly unbreakable will, along with superhuman attributes like speed, strength, and stamina.
Cap's abilities make him the perfect team leader and, with his shield in hand, he is always ready to leap into the fight. Captain America's powers might put him on par with Aquaman on a strength level, but Aquaman also has command over the sea. His command over the oceans would definitely give him the extra bit of power he would need to stop Captain America in a fight.
3 Could Not Beat: Iron Man
Tony Stark has no superhuman abilities, but his genius intellect allows him to fight against the strongest heroes in the universe. He designs and builds his powerful suits to overcome any situation, giving him different advantages and tools depending on who he is going up against.
Iron Man would be able to beat Aquaman with his firepower and his brilliant strategies. Tony Stark would be able to figure out what would defeat Aquaman and would be able to implement those weaknesses into his suit design. Although Aquaman would put up a good fight, Stark's suit should be too much to defeat.
2 Could Beat: Spider-Man
Peter Parker is among the most iconic heroes in all of comics. As the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Parker fights crime with his superhuman strength, web-slinging, superior reflexes, and his iconic spider-senses. Spider-Man would give Aquaman an incredibly tough fight, but in the end, Aquaman's strength and endurance would be just enough to defeat the Marvel hero.
Peter Parker's reflexes and spider-senses would allow him to dodge Aquaman's attacks, but Aquaman's Atlantean physiology would prove too much to defeat. Spider-Man may be able to temporarily tie up Aquaman and slow him down, but in the end, he would not have enough power to defeat him in the fight.
1 Could Not Beat: Namor
Namor is the Marvel counterpart to Aquaman, with several similarities between the two heroes. Both heroes can communicate with creatures of the sea, and they both have powerful weapons that they use in combat. The main difference between the two is that Namor has hydrokinetic abilities, meaning he can control water and use it as a weapon in a fight.
While the two heroes would be very evenly matched in a fight, Namor would have the slightest advantage because of his few extra powers. The fight between the two would certainly be a close match, but Namor would have the advantage and would come out victorious.