7 Most Broken Superpowers in Marvel Comics

Superpowers are a defining characteristic of superheroes and supervillains. It’s exciting to watch characters defy the rules of reality, and the conflicts that arise from their incredible abilities often lead to imaginative and spectacular displays. Marvel is famous for giving its characters truly unique powers, which frequently makes them incredibly strong. Sometimes, these characters can accomplish things that are not only imaginative but are so extraordinary that they seem invincible. Consider some of Marvel’s most powerful characters – many of them possess a truly astonishing level of raw power.

From Magneto’s power to tear continents apart with just a thought, to Mr. Immortal’s ability to survive the end of everything, many Marvel characters are unbelievably powerful. Today, we’ll be examining the seven most extreme, completely unbalanced superpowers ever seen in Marvel Comics, and ranking them by how strong they are. Let’s dive right in.

7) Fourth Wall Breaking

When a fictional character breaks the fourth wall, it means they realize they’re not real and actively use that knowledge. While Deadpool is often cited as the prime example, he mostly just makes references to pop culture. However, Gwenpool actually *abuses* this power more effectively. She can make the same kinds of jokes as Deadpool, but she also does things like jump into the blank spaces between comic panels to dodge attacks, and even climb *into* a panel’s perspective to kick a huge villain like Fin Fang Foom across the state. And She-Hulk has also used this ability in amazing ways – she’s torn through the end of her own story to tease the writer, teleported by stepping between panels, and even *fired* her own narrator! Ultimately, this power is only limited by what the artist can create, making it incredibly strong.

6) Telepathy

Telepathy allows characters to read minds, communicate mentally, and, with enough power, even control or destroy others. Charles Xavier is considered the most powerful telepath in Marvel, and he’s repeatedly demonstrated just how incredible this ability can be. He’s accomplished feats like communicating with people across vast distances-even from other star systems-and sifting through the minds of all humanity to gather positive energy and focus it on Cyclops, while actively excluding individuals in professions requiring focus, like surgeons and pilots. Other characters, such as Emma Frost and the Shadow King, possess similar, unbelievable capabilities, including controlling large groups of people simultaneously or inflicting mental damage severe enough to destroy a person’s psyche. For a telepath, physical strength is irrelevant; if an opponent’s mind is unprotected, they are incredibly vulnerable, and their powers could quickly fall under the telepath’s control.

5) Telekinesis

The sheer strength and adaptability of telekinesis – moving objects with your mind – is incredible. While some with this ability might only be able to shift a small object like an apple, the most powerful telekinetics are capable of virtually anything imaginable. They could stop a hail of bullets mid-air, launch attackers into space, or even destroy a planet without even getting up from their seat. Arguably the most well-known, and likely most powerful, telekinetic in Marvel is Jean Grey, particularly when she taps into the power of the Phoenix Force. She’s not just capable of dramatically altering the Earth’s landscape and facing cosmic-level enemies like the Dominions; she once absorbed the entire energy output of a star in mere seconds, causing it to explode as a supernova. Telekinetics can disassemble you at the atomic level or crush you with the force of a mountain, all without physically moving a muscle.

4) Spontaneous Mutation

Being able to change and evolve on the spot means you can always find a way to overcome any challenge. Legion is a mutant who can do just that, making him incredibly dangerous. He’s shown a huge range of powers – everything from super strength and telekinesis to even time manipulation. There’s no known limit to what Legion can do, and his powers can appear whenever he needs them. Legion – and anyone with this ability – could potentially develop any superpower, and the possibilities are truly endless.

3) Chaos Magic

Chaos magic is the earliest and most fundamental type of magic in the Marvel Universe, embodying the random nature of possibility. It’s the initial component in the creation of everything, a key part of how the entire multiverse is built, allowing those who wield it to alter the fabric of existence and bring about any potential outcome. Scarlet Witch is the most well-known hero who uses this magic, and she’s demonstrated the ability to control luck, change reality, and even make her visions come true. While there are some guidelines to how chaos magic functions, those who understand and master it have virtually unlimited potential. Learn more about the multiverse!

2) Guaranteed Wins

This ability is truly unique, perhaps as much as directly acknowledging the audience. Essentially, this power guarantees you’ll always win any fight, regardless of your opponent. The only one who possesses this strength is the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, a nickname that makes perfect sense. While not officially listed as a power – it’s more of a playful concept – it could be considered incredibly powerful. If you always win, it means you’ll overcome any challenge, no matter how impossible the odds or how strong the enemy. For example, Squirrel Girl has defeated Thanos, Doctor Doom, and virtually every other superhero in the Marvel Universe. Don’t underestimate the power of squirrels, or the ability to win instantly, every single time.

1) Reality Warping

I truly believe the most powerful ability in all of Marvel Comics is the power to change reality itself. While most other powers have limits and have to work *within* certain rules, reality warping lets you rewrite those rules however you want. Characters like Franklin Richards, Molecule Man, and Jamie Braddock, and even powerful items like the Cosmic Cube and Infinity Gauntlet, can change *everything* on a whim – they can even make it seem like it always was that way! It’s amazing – those who can warp reality are only limited by their own imagination. They can literally create entire universes or even restore the infinite multiverse! It’s because reality warping removes *all* limits, and really captures the heart of storytelling by letting imagination run completely wild. It’s the ultimate power, in my opinion.

Okay, so I’ve just been thinking about the most ridiculously powerful superpowers in all of Marvel Comics, and I’ve narrowed it down to seven. There are *tons* of others that could easily be contenders, but I’m really curious to hear what you think. Which one of these do you believe is the absolute strongest? Let me know your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion over in the ComicBook Forum!

2025-10-05 21:45