20 of The Most Powerful Female Superheroes

Finding 20 of the most powerful female superheroes in the history of comics isn’t tough. It’s finding people who agree on the toughest among them and who deserves the most attention.

Wonder Woman

She’s been the gold standard for so long that her evolution in the comics, TV, and movies is quite natural. Although several heroes can beat Wonder Woman, she’s still one of the undeniably toughest female characters ever created.

Captain Marvel

Thanks to the MCU, there’s a little controversy surrounding this character, but she’s earned her spot on the list. Taking over the title of Captain Marvel from another hero who met his end in the comics, Carol Danvers is one of the toughest characters in Marvel comics.

She-Hulk

The cousin of one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel universe, She-Hulk is often given similar credit to Supergirl from DC. The trick is that she is tough and intelligent, but it’s also been established that she is vulnerable in a few ways.

Scarlet Witch

While she’s not physically imposing, Wanda Maximoff is still a formidable opponent since her chaos magic is stronger than many individuals. When all she has to say is “No more…” before adding in whatever she’s trying to delete, it’s safe to say that discounting her power is not a smart thing to do.

Jean Grey

On her own, Jean Grey is a dangerous woman because her psychic abilities can shut down a person or fling them away with murderous force. But when paired with the Phoenix Force, she’s nearly unstoppable and has taken on gods with impunity.

Hawkgirl

It does feel as though Hawkgirl gets overlooked way too often. However, her capabilities are insane when considering her intimate relationship with the Nth metal, which significantly helps her and Hawkman.

Jessica Jones

It’s said that Jessica’s upper limits aren’t easily reached, yet the MCU has kept her a street-level hero. It does feel as though allowing her to expand into a wider venue would be wise, but so far, only the comics have allowed this.

Mera

Mera’s amount of control over pretty much anything liquid is amazing. But Atlanteans are bound to be tougher than the average, land-dwelling individual for many reasons, not the least of which is their anatomy, which has to be different to counter the cold, incessant pressures of the deep.

Lady Shazam

It’s been established that female heroes sometimes know how to utilize their powers better than their male counterparts. That’s an easy claim to back up quite often, thanks to the differences between the two.

Big Barda

She was raised as a villain, but Big Barda eventually became an antihero. This character has been made to look a little foolish in a few ways, but her power is never in dispute.

Angela

For a long time, it was established that Thor was one of the toughest people in Asgard, and in a fight between the thunder god and his long-lost sister, he did begin to gain the upper hand. But all the same, Angela managed to take Thor to the limit in ways that few others have done.

Rogue

The ability to absorb almost any power imaginable makes Rogue one of the most dangerous women on this list. Not only that, but she’s insanely strong at her current base, can fly, and incredibly durable.

Supergirl

Much like Superman, she’s almost untouchable and has no issue taking on just about anyone who’s not at her level.

Emma Frost

Some folks might not put her on this list, but she’s earned her spot. Apart from being a powerful telepath, her ability to transform her body into a diamond is impressive and useful.

Storm

Someone who’s been called a goddess deserves a spot on this list. Not only that but whether it’s canon or not, she’s taken on Wonder Woman and won, so there’s that.

Gamora

Trained by her adoptive father, Thanos, and enhanced beyond belief, Gamora is easily one of the deadliest women. While her title of most dangerous woman is up for debate, she’s still an impressive hero.

Mighty Thor

The representation of this character in “Thor: Love and Thunder” was rather fun to see. But there’s the thought that she’s tougher and more in tune with Mjolnir than Thor ever was. That’s fair since it establishes the differences between male and female heroes.

Raven

The power this character wields is said to be on par with the Phoenix from Marvel, and it might be that she is. No matter what is said, Raven has a long history in DC that shows how powerful she is.

Starfire

As one of the more sexualized characters in the DC universe, Starfire is sometimes seen as a little naive but never one of the least powerful. Her abilities are usually on full display and make it clear that she’s a heavy-hitter who isn’t to be underestimated.

Magik

Physically, she’s not the strongest individual, but her use of magic and her mutant abilities are just a couple of reasons she’s so dangerous. Add to that the soul sword and her combat abilities, and it’s fair to say that she’s one of the deadliest women on this list.