How Powerful Is My Hero Academia’s Deku Compared to Spider-Man?

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It’s well-known that the creator of “My Hero Academia,” Kohei Horikoshi, takes significant inspiration from everyone’s beloved superhero, Spider-Man. Being a fan of Spider-Man has influenced Horikoshis perspective on heroism and a hero’s duties, as he believes that the connection between a hero and an ordinary person is essential to genuine heroism. This idea is evident in his favorite scene from Spider-Man 2, where a child returns Spider-Man’s mask, demonstrating how everyday people back their heroes. Additionally, his fondness for Spider-Man can be seen in his own writing.

Similar to Spider-Man, Deku embodies a robust moral compass, unwavering justice, and an unyielding readiness to sacrifice for civilians. As these traits become more pronounced once Deku acquires Black Whip, fans delight in comparing the two underdog heroes, pondering their relative strengths. Given the multitude of Spider-Man incarnations within fiction, this analysis will zero in on Deku squaring off against Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Spider-Man. Let’s delve into their most epic encounters, vulnerabilities, and the hard facts determining the victor.

The Two Heroes’ Greatest Feats

In the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming, a piece of Chitauri technology tore the Staten Island Ferry in two. Despite being under 2,800 tons of weight, Peter clung to the broken parts, his muscles straining with the effort. For an astonishing eight seconds, he managed to maintain his grip – that’s equivalent to exerting a force of 1,400 tons per arm! It wasn’t until Stark drones came to stabilize the wreckage that he let go. This incredible feat demonstrated that Spider-Man’s strength is remarkably similar to Captain America’s.

Instead, it’s worth noting that Deku’s most impressive accomplishment unfolds during the Final War Arc. When Tomura Shigaraki’s decay ability spawned a colossal storm over Japan, endangering countless lives, Deku harnessed One For All’s full might and struck the sky. In his weakened state, with just enough strength left, he cleared the skies from Japan to the United States of America. This single punch equaled the force of 42.37 Petatons of TNT, not only matching the power of the storm but annihilating it completely.

Strengths And Weaknesses 

Peter Parker’s genius is shown through his inventive gadgets, yet these very devices can be a weakness. In the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming, Vulture’s EMP disrupted his Stark suit while airborne, making him helpless and exposed. Without technology, his physical prowess and agility still exist, but his strategic advantage disappears—a vulnerability that was capitalized upon again when Mysterio used deceptive drones to overwhelm Peter’s Spider-Sense with illusions in Far From Home.

As Deku uses his quirks, they take a heavy toll on him. In his first significant fight against Muscular, using only 5% of One For All broke his arms. By the time of the Final War Arc, 45% Full Cowling allowed him to shatter Shigaraki’s reinforced limbs. However, these abilities don’t come without risk. Gearshift’s manipulation of inertia can push Deku’s heart close to its limit. Furthermore, even his Danger Sense, which alerted him to Lady Nagant’s sniper shots, can become overwhelmed during hectic battles like the Paranormal Liberation War, leaving him confused.

Speed: Relativistic vs. Human Reflexes

In chapter 368 of “My Hero Academia”, Deku unveils his new ability called Gearshift, which alters the speed of objects he touches, contradicting inertia. However, it’s important to note that before Gearshift was activated, Deku’s swiftness and agility were nothing to sneeze at. During his battle against Lady Nagant, he skillfully dodged bullets traveling at approximately 18,000 mph, all while assessing air displacement on the fly.

In the movie Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, or rather Peter Parker, demonstrated extraordinary quickness when he evaded Bucky’s bullets traveling at Mach 2.5 from a distance of 10 meters, displaying a reaction time of just 0.0117 seconds. Another instance was in Far From Home, where his Spider-Sense alerted him to Mysterio’s drone attacks. However, since Peter doesn’t possess precognition, he is limited by supersonic speeds, which means Deku could potentially outmaneuver him with the super-fast Gearshift, thanks to its defying-physics capabilities.

Who Wins Based on Pure Stats?

Suddenly, an interdimensional fissure appears above the bustling downtown Manhattan, catapulting Deku violently out of it. With a forceful impact, he collides with a taxi, almost demolishing it. Moments ago, he was engaged in combat with All For One; now, thanks to a warp-type Quirk, he’s been hurled across the multiverse. Groaning slightly, Deku struggles to his feet, driven by the remnants of adrenaline from the fight. His muscles are tensed, his breaths are ragged.

From an elevated vantage point on a rooftop, Spider-Man notices something unusual. It appears that someone has emerged from a portal and collided with a car. Perceiving this as a potentially dangerous situation, his reflexes take over to prevent injury. He swiftly leaps off the roof, launching webbing to ensnare Deku and restrain him. However, Deku anticipates Spider-Man’s move and deftly jumps free, employing Full Cowling for evasion before seizing Spider-Man with Blackwhip and hurling him a significant distance away.

Peter spins through the air, shoots a web towards a street lamp, and gracefully descends from it. However, both characters now believe each other to be hostile. In an attempt to bring Deku down swiftly while minimizing damage to property, Spider-Man swings away, gaining speed, and plans to disrupt Deku’s balance by kicking him using the momentum of a sharp turn around a lamppost.

Instead of directly attacking Peter, Deku uses Gearshift on his legs, leverages Fa Jin from previous motion, and teleports around Peter before reappearing behind him. He then unleashes a 20% Detroit Smash, a force equivalent to 2.15 megatons, powerful enough to shatter concrete and bend steel. Although Deku’s punch doesn’t land on Peter, the immense power behind it propels forward like a cannon, causing significant damage to a nearby car, lifting its front end and flipping it over. Fortunately for Peter, his Spider-Sense allowed him to evade the blow at the last moment.

Inside the scene, a civilian yells in terror, prompting an immediate response from both heroes. Swiftly, Peter creates a web to secure the car door and extracts the driver, moving him safely away moments before the vehicle hits the curb. Simultaneously, Deku swiftly grabs the car by its bumper with his Blackwhip ability, preventing it from colliding with another vehicle. In that moment, they both understand – they’re not adversaries but two heroes hailing from distinct realms.

In a continued battle, Dekz possesses raw strength, swiftness, and various Quirks that enable him to manipulate mobility (Gearshift), manage crowds (Blackwhip), anticipate attacks (Danger Sense), and generate energy (Fa Jin). Spiderman exhibits quick reflexes, exceptional agility, inventive web skills, and strategic intuition; however, he doesn’t produce power at the same rate. Peter can evade, delay, and counter Dekz for a while using his surroundings. However, if Dekz delivers a single solid blow, even one held back, the fight is essentially over.

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2025-07-15 21:14