
As a devoted film enthusiast, I’ve compiled a list of characters from television and cinema that, in my opinion, could stand their ground against the formidable Superman. However, let me clarify that Goku, despite sharing some Superman-esque traits due to Akira Toriyama incorporating them into Goku’s backstory for Dragon Ball Z, was originally based on a different character. For this list, I focused solely on characters designed with Superman in mind. Here are seven Superman doppelgängers, ranked by the amount of trouble they could potentially cause The Man of Steel in a fistfight:
1. Captain Marvel (Mar-Vel) – With his Kryptonian heritage and cosmic powers, he’s no stranger to challenging the Man of Steel.
2. Superboy/Conner Kent – Half-Kryptonian, half-human, this young hero has the potential to give Superman a run for his money.
3. The Guardian (James Olsen) – As Superman’s cousin and occasional stand-in, he’s no pushover when it comes to taking on Kryptonian foes.
4. Steel – With his indestructible suit of armor, this cybernetic hero could potentially hold his own against the Man of Steel.
5. Alien (Krypto the Superdog) – Though a canine, this alien dog shares many of Superman’s powers and could prove to be a formidable opponent.
6. The Eradicator – As a Kryptonian artificial intelligence, he possesses incredible power and knowledge that might give Superman pause.
7. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) – Though younger and less experienced than her cousin, she’s no slouch when it comes to fighting Kryptonian foes.