Swamp Thing has earned his place as one of Earth's most powerful beings in the DC Universe. Avatar of the Green, Swamp Thing's control over all plant life make him the kind of person that shouldn't be messed with, and many have learned not to trifle with him. Whether facing down threats mundane or mystical, Swamp Thing has proven to be more than a match for just about everyone he's come up against.
The Avengers is the premiere superhero team of the Marvel Universe. Consisting of the greatest heroes on the planet, they've faced down all manner of threats over the years. Few beings can singlehandedly stand up to the Avengers, but that doesn't mean it's impossible for one being to beat them.
10 Swamp Thing: Patient As A Forest
Swamp Thing has proven to be one of the most powerful monsters in the DC Universe, albeit one with a heart of gold. However, he's not a go on a rampage and destroys things monster. He's a different kind of creature, one whose powers have informed the way he does things. Swamp Thing is basically a plant with a human soul, and he treats the world as such.
Swamp Thing is infinitely patient because of this. He doesn't rush in (unless his girlfriend Abby is in danger) but makes slow, deliberate moves, ones that have never failed to help him get the victory over the sundry forces he's faced down over the years.
9 Avengers: Great Leadership
The Avengers have many weapons they can bring to the table, but the one that makes it all work is the team's unparalleled leadership. A team can have all the powerhouses globally, but without someone competent leading them, it's all for naught. The Avengers don't have that problem; some of the best leaders have always led the team the Marvel Universe has to offer.
Right now, the team boasts both Captain America and Black Panther among its number, and those two men are the cream of the crop. The Avengers have been able to defeat many challenges that would have been their death because of their expert leadership.
8 Swamp Thing: Hell And Back
Swamp Thing has been through a lot over the years, but one of the most impressive things he's ever done is braved the depths of Hell to stop the Great Darkness during Alan Moore's seminal run on the character. Swamp Thing led an army of demons against this ancient force of destruction, and what makes it all the more impressive is that his powers didn't even work in Hell.
Swamp Thing braved one of the worst places in all of creation, trusting in nothing more than himself and was able to secure victory against a force that desired nothing more than to devour all that existed. Few beings in any universe are capable of doing that.
7 Avengers: The Caliber Of Villain They've Defeated
The Avengers are the Marvel Universe's first and last line of defense against the most powerful threats. In their existence, they've faced down all kinds of foes, from invading alien armies to teams of supervillains to all powerful cosmic menaces. These experiences have prepared the team for just about any eventuality, making them very hard to beat.
There are few forces the Avengers haven't faced in their time together and they've been able to defeat some of the most powerful beings ever. This makes a big difference in any battle they fight; when it comes down to it, they know that they can win against just about anything.
6 Swamp Thing: The Power Of The Green
As avatar of the Green, Swamp Thing has some pretty formidable abilities. At first glance, controlling plant life and being really strong don't really seem like great powers. Still, Swamp Thing has used his abilities in some unconventional and creative ways over the years, which has allowed him to triumph over some of the most dangerous beings around.
Swamp Thing has proven to be one of the titans of the mystic side of the DC Universe and has learned to use the Green in inventive and powerful ways, allowing him to defeat just about anything he's come up against.
5 Avengers: Doctor Strange
In a battle against Swamp Thing, most of what the Avengers can do isn't going to matter very much. He's a force of nature and while someone like Thor could keep destroying his bodies, it's not going to matter one bit. Swamp Thing can't be punched or blasted into submission and most technological-based attacks have no effect on him.
However, the Avengers do have access to someone who could probably defeat Swamp Thing or show them how to beat himーDoctor Strange. The most powerful sorcerer on Earth, Strange is used to facing down some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe and could conceivably figure out a way to beat Swamp Thing.
4 Swamp Thing: Functionally Immortal
Swamp Thing is an exciting being. Basically, Swamp Thing is the consciousness of Alec Holland inhabiting a body made of vegetation. He eventually learned that he could transfer his consciousness to other bodies, which has served him very well over the years. Swamp Thing's body can be destroyed over and over again but actually beating him is much trickier.
Plantlife is everywhere on Earth, so Swamp Thing can always come back from any attacks that would destroy him pretty much immediately. This makes Swamp Thing extremely difficult to deal withーit doesn't matter what is done to him, he always comes back.
3 Avengers: The Power Of Teamwork
The Avengers is an assemblage of the best of the bestーthe most powerful and skilled heroes working together to destroy evil. The key phrase there is working together. The Avengers is one of the most formidable units of heroes not just because they have the power to overwhelm their foes but because they've decided to work together.
This reliance on teamwork has allowed the Avengers to defeat just about anything thrown at them. There have been many times where solo Avengers thought they could win a battle only to be smacked down for their hubris; but once the team assembled, things were very different. When the Avengers are working together, there's little that can stop them.
2 Swamp Thing: As Relentless As Nature
One of the things that makes Swamp Thing so hard to beat is that he isn't just a person with plant powers, he's literally become a manifestation of all plant life on Earth. It goes much deeper than just controlling plants; he's become like them, which has influenced how he sees and interacts with the world.
Swamp Thing can be as relentless as a root borrowing through soil. Plants can grow through concrete and will do anything to get to sunlight. Nature is implacable and so is Swamp Thing. Once his mind is set on something, no force can stop him; it may take some time, but Swamp Thing can always win, just like the plants he represents.
1 Avengers: So Many Options
The Avengers win for many reasons, but one of the biggest is that they have so many options. Teams of Avengers are multi-faceted affairs, with members who have a variety of skills all working together. This variety of skills have given them a fighting chance against some of the most deadly and destructive forces in the Marvel Universe because they can bring so much to the table.
The Avengers can do so much that their foes aren't ready for. Sure, the team has been beaten, but once they get their bearings and really get into the fight, few beings or groups can stand against them. There's just so much to deal with and this gives the Avengers the edge over just about anyone they face.