Top 10 Characters That Can Beat Thanos

Okay, picture this: Thanos, the big purple guy with the blingy glove, snapping his fingers and causing all sorts of chaos. He's tough, no doubt. But the Marvel (and beyond!) universe is full of characters who could totally give him a run for his money, and maybe even win! Let's explore some of the contenders.

The "I Can Change Reality" Squad

1. Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)

Remember when Wanda practically dismantled Thanos in Endgame? Yeah, she could probably do that again. Reality warping is a seriously powerful skill.

Plus, she seems to get stronger and stronger with each appearance!

2. Franklin Richards

Okay, so he's technically a kid, but Franklin Richards, son of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman, is basically a walking, talking god. He can create universes in his spare time.

Thanos might not even register on his radar, to be honest.

3. Doctor Strange

With the Time Stone (if he still had it!) or even just his mastery of magic, Doctor Strange is a serious threat. He's outsmarted cosmic entities before.

And let's be real, that cloak of levitation is just plain cool.

The "Punch First, Ask Questions Later" Group

4. Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)

Captain Marvel absorbs energy and blasts it back even harder. She's a powerhouse of cosmic proportions. Remember when she just flew right through Thanos' ship?

That's the kind of energy we're talking about.

5. Thor Odinson

The God of Thunder himself, Thor, with Stormbreaker in hand, is a force to be reckoned with. He nearly finished Thanos in Infinity War.

A well-aimed lightning bolt (or several) could definitely ruin Thanos' day.

6. Hulk

Hulk smash! Sometimes, brute force is the best answer. He's incredibly durable and his strength is almost limitless when he's angry.

And let's face it, Thanos tends to bring out the anger in people.

The "Outsmart You Before You Even Know It" Contingent

7. Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic)

Stretching powers aside, Reed Richards is one of the smartest people in the Marvel Universe. He could probably invent a gadget to neutralize Thanos.

Or, you know, just stretch him into a pretzel.

8. Squirrel Girl

Don't laugh! Squirrel Girl has beaten some ridiculously powerful villains off-screen. Her powers are... well, squirrel-themed, but she's surprisingly effective.

Maybe she'd just bury Thanos in acorns. Who knows?

The "Unexpectedly Powerful" Wildcards

9. Ghost Rider

Fueled by vengeance, the Ghost Rider is a terrifying force. Penance Stare? Thanos would be writhing in guilt for all his bad decisions.

Plus, riding around on a flaming motorcycle is just awesome.

10. One-Above-All

Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat, but the One-Above-All is basically the God of the Marvel Universe. He could erase Thanos from existence with a thought.

It might be overkill, but hey, sometimes you need the big guns!

So, there you have it! Thanos is tough, but he's definitely not invincible. The Marvel Universe is full of characters with the power, the brains, or the sheer stubbornness to take him down. It's always fun to see how the heroes might stack up against the villains.