dc vs marvel weapons

8/3/2019 DC vs Marvel Weapons

1/9

Marvel vs. DC: Weapons

http://foxhugh.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/marvel-vs-dc-weapons/

In this installment of DC vs. Marvel, I compare the weapons of the DC universe with the

weapons of the Marvel universe. The weapons are broken into three power levels. Each

universe will have a winner declared in each category and the universe that wins in the mostcategories is the overall winner. The weapons will be judged in the areas of aesthetic,

conceptual and/or utilitarian design. In other words, which universe has the coolest weapon

in each category? This is not a which weapon is more powerful contest.

The weapons in the top power category are called (1) Cosmic Weapons. These are the really

powerful weapons of the DC or Marvel universe. A person with this sort of weapon can take

on a team of superheroes such as the Justice League or the Avengers or perhaps even shake

the foundations of the universe. A good example on the high end of a cosmic weapon would

be the Infinity Gauntlet of the Marvel universe. With the Infinity Gauntlet you can take on an

army of superheroes and more. Thanos used the Infinity Gauntlet to challenge the combined

might of Galactus, the Stranger, the titan Epoch, Love and Hate, two Celestials, MasterOrder, Lord Chaos, Kronos, Death and Epoch. An upper end Cosmic Weapon can alter

reality. The range of the weapon can vary from global, at least, to galactic. A cosmic

weapon is even difficult to conceptualize using pseudo science. This is part of the attraction

of a cosmic weapon.

A good example of a weapon on the low end of this category would be the Sun Eater used in

the DC Universe. The Sun Eater can give the Legion of Superheroes a hard time but it will

take forever to eat enough suns to change the foundations of the universe. I wouldnt try to

take on even Galactus alone with a Sun Eater. Galactus might eat the Sun Eater!

The next power level would be (2) Super Weapons. These weapons enable the wielder to take

on a heavy duty superhero such as Superman on the upper end of the power scale. Green

Lanterns ring would be a good example of a super weapon on the upper end. You might be

able to defeat Superman with a Green Lantern ring, probably not, but you would have a

chance at least. On the low end, Captain Colds cold gun can let a super villain take on a

hero like the Flash. I would strongly urge any potential super villains out there not to try to

take on Superman with something like a cold gun. A Super Weapon cannot be constructed in

the real world but can be conceptualized with pseudo science.

The last level is what I call (3) Street Weapons because they are the type of weapons you see

used on the streets. Often they are normal weapons that have been enhanced with sometinkering. On a good day, you might be able to take on a half a dozen street crooks with one

of these weapons but you probably need some special martial arts skill to do this. A good

example of this type of weapon would be Daredevils Billy Club or Batmans Batarang. A

street weapon could be constructed in the real world but probably would have to be adapted

considerably due to real life technical constraints.

1.0) COSMIC WEAPONS

1.1) Cosmic Weapons DC

Some of the cosmic weapons in the DC universe include the


2/9

Anti-Life Equation - Darkseid

Book of Eternity

Miracle Machine

Spear of Destiny

Sun-Eater

Warworld

The Spear of Destiny is the spear used to pierce the side of Jesus Christ. Hitler used the

Spear of Destiny in the DC Universe to keep the American superheroes from liberating

Europe. Superman was given the task of killing the Spectre with the Spear of Destiny in one

issue. The Spectre is the most powerful being in the DC Universe and anything that can kill

him has to be pretty powerful. The Spear of Destiny gives the wielder the ability to control

the minds of super powered individuals, massive reality warping and extremely powerful

holy abilities

The Book of Eternity is a book that contains the story of existence. If absolute knowledge

can lead to absolute power then does absolute corruption follow? The wielder of the bookalso is granted vast magical powers.

This idea that knowledge is power is also explored in the concept of the Anti-Life Equation

that will destroy all life. Darkseid is obsessed with the equation and according to him in one

issue the equation is:

loneliness + alienation + fear + despair + self-worth mockery condemnation

misunderstanding x guilt x shame x failure x judgment n=y where y=hope and n=folly,

love=lies, life=death, self=dark side

If Darkseid says the equation then the victim has mathematical certainty that all life and

existence are futile and that serving Darkseid is the only point in existence. This is mind

control but mind control that can be shared via the internet and presumably even intergalactic

communication systems that advanced races would possess. A master of this equation could

rule the cosmos with but a sentence and a good media outlet. Those controlled could be

asked to repeat the message to even more beings so the equation would spread exponentially.

In short, the equation has metamemetic properties. For a definition of metamemetics please

read:

http://foxhugh.wordpress.com/2008/03/

Someday I will master the science of metamemetics and use this blog to rule the world!

Bwa-ha-ha-haaaa!

Two of the DC Cosmic Weapons are from the Legion of Superheroes storyline. The Sun-

Eater is a living nebula with the ability to snuff out whole stars. The Sun-Eater was created

by the Controllers to destroy unworthy worlds. The Miracle Machine was also created by the

Controllers. The machine can convert thoughts into reality and was given to the Legion of

Superheroes as a reward for destroying the Sun-Eater controlled by a renegade Controller.

Braniac 5 used the machine to repel an alien invasion of Earth. The combined armed forces

of Earth and the Legion of Superheroes were losing the war so this is a good weapon to haveon your side.
http://foxhugh.wordpress.com/2008/03/http://foxhugh.wordpress.com/2008/03/


3/9

1.2) Cosmic Weapons Marvel

Some of the cosmic weapons in the Marvel universe include

Casket of Ancient WintersCosmic Cube

Evil Eye of Avalon

Infinity Gauntlet

Serpent Crown

Odinsword

Ultimate Nullifier

Wand of Watoomb

The most powerful weapon in the Marvel universe is probably the Ultimate Nullifier. The

Ultimate Nullifier is generally in the possession of Galactus. Korvac used the Ultimate

Nullifier to destroy a universe in the multiverse. The drawback is that use of the weapon issuicidal. Whoever wields the Ultimate Nullifier is also destroyed!

A close second in the Marvel universe in terms of power might be the Infinity Gauntlet. You

can take over the universe with the Infinity Gauntlet. Whether or not you could destroy a

universe with the Infinity Gauntlet has not been determined. The cosmic cube was the most

powerful weapon in Marvel universe for years and years since it could alter reality with a

thought but later the range of this weapon was set at a global level.

Before the appearance of the cosmic cube the most powerful weapon in the Marvel universe

was the largely forgotten Odinsword that even graced the cover of Thor #156. The

Odinsword was supposed to end the universe if drawn from its scabbard and this idea really

struck my imagination when I was a youth in the sixties. Later, Odin absorbed the life force

of all Asgardians, blew up the enchanted armor known as the Destroyer, to gigantic size, and

grabbed the Odinsword to take on the Celestials and got blown up for his troubles so this

event shows this sword is not in the same league as the Ultimate Nullifier or the Infinity

Gauntlet. Thanos was able to defeat two celestials and heavy-duty company with the Infinity

Gauntlet. Korvac was able to destroy a whole universe despite the Celestials.

Dormammu once used the Evil Eye of Avalon to merge his dimension with that of Earth.

The Eye of Avalon was hexed by the Scarlet Witch and the ensuing energy disaster

temporarily destroyed Dormammu and drove Loki mad. Maybe the Evil Eye of Avalon isthird in terms of power in the Marvel Universe.

Cosmic weapons in the Marvel Universe that allow you to take on a band of superheroes but

probably not take over the cosmos directly include the Wand of Watoomb and the Serprent

Crown. The Wand of Watoomb enables the wielder to mentally project and absorb mystical

energy, create force fields, control weather, open dimensional portals, observe events in other

locations, and heal wounds. The Serpent Crown gives the user superhuman strength,

telepathy, mind control, telekinesis, the ability to cast illusions, the power to project

destructive bolts of mystical energy and even the mental ability to manipulate matter and

energy. The Casket of Ancient Winters is Asgardian and allows the wielder to control

infinite cold. A very specialized weapon but anything of infinite power belongs in the cosmicrange.


4/9

1.3) Winner

For sheer originality the Anti-Life Equation wins! The ultimate cosmic weapon would not be

concrete but abstract. This confirms what you always knew in your heart, algebra can end

all life in the universe! E=MC2 is an equation that has changed the world more than justabout anything. I think of the Anti-Life Equation as a super advanced version of E=MC2. I

am sure just such an equation is just around the corner in real life.

2.0) SUPER WEAPONS

2.1) Super Weapons DC

Adam Stranges Ray Gun

Black Lantern Ring

Black Mantas Battlesuit

Blue Beetles ScarabBlue Devils Trident of Lucifer

Blue Lantern Ring

Braniacs Space Ships

Braniacs Force Field

Calculator Battlesuit

Captain Boomerangs Trick Boomerangs

Captain Colds Cold Gun

Copperheads Armor

Deadshots Wrist Mounted Firearms

Disintegrator Sphere

Dr. Fates Helm of Nabu

Emerald Eye of Ekron - Emerald Empress

Entropy Aegis Armor

Exectutioners Atomic Axe

Fiddlers Fiddle

Golden Girdle of Gaea

Golden Gliders Iceskates

Green Lantern Power Ring

Hawkgirls Dart Gun

Hawkmans Protonic Lance

Hawkgirls WingsHawkmans Wings

Heat Waves Gun

HERO Dial

Icicles Cold Gun

Indigo Power Ring

Kanjar Ros Gamma Gong

Kinetic Hammer

Lasso of Lightning

Mageddon

Mega-Rod

Mirror Masters Trick MirrorsMr. Freeze Cold Gun


5/9

Orange Lantern Ring

Orb of Ra

Orions Astro-Harness

Phantom Zone Projector

Piped Pipers flute

Psi-ScimitarPsycho Pirates Medusa Mask

Qwa-Bolts

Qwa-Bolts

Red Power Ring

Sandmans Sand of Sleep

Sandmans Dreamstone

Sandmans Helm of Dreams

Sargon the Sorcerers Ruby of Life

Sonigun

Soultaker Sword

Spear of LoneaStar Mans Cosmic Rod

Star Sapphire

Steels Apokolips Armor

Toastmasters

Trident of Neptune

Trident of Poseidon

Trident of Triton

Weather Wizards Wand

Webgun

Wonder Womans Bracelets of the Aegis

Wonder Womans Lasso of Truth

Xantha Charge

Yellow Power Ring

The two most famous weapons in the DC list are probably Green Lanterns power ring and

Wonder Womans Lasso of Truth. Recently, DC decided to add a whole rainbow of power

rings to their universe and I think this is diluting the brand. Whats next a purple Hulk? The

creator of Wonder Woman also invented the lie detector! The Lasso of Truth is the ultimate

lie detector! I think both weapons are great but slightly prefer the Lasso of Truth due to its

interesting origins.

2.2) Super Weapons Marvel

Beetles Armor

Black Blade of Baghdad

Black Knights Ebony Blade

Black Knights Ebony Dagger

Black Knights Power Lance

Black Knights Shield of Night

Blacklashs Whip

Blizzards Suit

BloodaxeBig Wheel
http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Neptunehttp://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Poseidonhttp://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Tritonhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Black_Blade_of_Baghdadhttp://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Neptunehttp://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Poseidonhttp://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Trident_of_Tritonhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Black_Blade_of_Baghdad


6/9

Caliburn

Captain Americas Shield

Chorus Sentry

Cobalt Bomb

Controllers Slave Discs

ConvincerCosmic Control Rod

Crimson Dynamos Armor

Crimson Gem of Cyttorak

Cyclones Suit

Destroyer (Enchanted Armor)

Doctor Octopus Tentacles

Dr. Dooms Armor

Dragonfang Sword

Eagle Shield

Electroplasmic Wand

Energy ShieldExcalibur

Exorcist Gun

Eye of Agamotto

Firebrand Suit

Firepowers Armor

Firesword

Five Fingers of Annihilation

Gamma Bomb

Ghost Riders Chain

Ghosts Battlesuit

Golden Mace of Hercules

Grim Reapers Scythe

Guantlets of Ares

Hofund

Hurricane's Wings

Iron Man Armor (Earth-200151)

Iron Mans Armor

Iron Mongers Armor

Jet Paralyzer

Justiciar

KurokazeMandarins Ten Rings

Mandroid Armor

Mirages Holographic Suit

Mysterios helmet with holographic projector

Mysterios gloves and boots that emit hallucinogenic gas

Odins Thrudstok

Polestars Magnetic Gauntlets

Pyros Battlesuit and Flamethrowers

Quantum Bands

Ringmaster's Top Hat with Portable Mind-control Device

Rhinos Polymer ArmorRonan the Accusers Universal Weapon
http://marvel.wikia.com/Caliburnhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Chorus_Sentryhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Cobalt_Bombhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Convincerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Cosmic_Control_Rodhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Electroplasmic_Wandhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Exorcist_Gunhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Fireswordhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Five_Fingers_of_Annihilationhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Hofundhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Hurricane's_Wingshttp://marvel.wikia.com/Iron_Man_Armor_(Earth-200151)http://marvel.wikia.com/Jet_Paralyzerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Justiciarhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Kurokazehttp://marvel.wikia.com/Caliburnhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Chorus_Sentryhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Cobalt_Bombhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Convincerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Cosmic_Control_Rodhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Electroplasmic_Wandhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Exorcist_Gunhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Fireswordhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Five_Fingers_of_Annihilationhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Hofundhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Hurricane's_Wingshttp://marvel.wikia.com/Iron_Man_Armor_(Earth-200151)http://marvel.wikia.com/Jet_Paralyzerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Justiciarhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Kurokaze


7/9

Sakki

Scell

Scorchers Suit and Flamethrowers

Shockers Gauntlets

Silver Surfers Surfboard

Son of Satans TridentSpymaters Battlesuit

Staff of Polar Power

Star-Blazer

Star Shield

Stilt-Mans Armor

Stormbreaker

Streamsword

Sun Shredder

Sunbeam Ray Gun

Surturs Twilight Sword

Sword of BoneSword of Fangs

Sword of Frey

Sword of Frey

Sword of Kamuu

Sword of Light

Sword of Might

Sword of Night

Sword of Night

Sword of Ultimate Shadow

Swordmans Sword

Taskmasters Solid Energy Weapon

Thors Hammer Mjolnir

Titanium Mans Armor

Uliks Pounders

Ultra-Diode Ray

Unicorns Power Horn

Vultures Wings

Whiplashs Gauntlets and Battlesuit

Wizards Power Gloves

Wreckers Crowbar

Megingjord

The three most famous weapons in the Marvel list are Thors hammer, Captain Americas

shield and Iron Mans armor. Captain America, Iron Man and Thor are all members of the

Avengers so you often get to see these incredible weapons together in one great comic book.

2.3) Winner

I loved Iron Man the movie! One of the major subplots of the movie is the creation of Iron

Mans armor. Could you do this with any other weapon in the DC or Marvel universe? I

dont think so. Iron Mans armor is the coolest super weapon because of its story line and

plausibility. DC and Marvel are tied at this point and the next weapon decides whichuniverse has the coolest super weapons.
http://marvel.wikia.com/Sakkihttp://marvel.wikia.com/Scellhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Star-Blazerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Star_Shieldhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilt-Manhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Stormbreakerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Streamswordhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sun_Shredderhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sunbeam_Ray_Gunhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Bonehttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Fangshttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Freyhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Kamuuhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Lighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Mighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Nighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Ultra-Diode_Rayhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Megingjordhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sakkihttp://marvel.wikia.com/Scellhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Star-Blazerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Star_Shieldhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilt-Manhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Stormbreakerhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Streamswordhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sun_Shredderhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sunbeam_Ray_Gunhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Bonehttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Fangshttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Freyhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Kamuuhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Lighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Mighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Sword_of_Nighthttp://marvel.wikia.com/Ultra-Diode_Rayhttp://marvel.wikia.com/Megingjord


8/9

3.0) STREET LEVEL WEAPONS

3.1) Street Level DC

Azraels Armor

Batmans BatarangBatmans Utility Belt

Catwomans Cat o Nine Tails Whip

Catwomans Retractable Claws

Deathstrokes Staff

Green Arrows Trick Arrows

Hawkmans Claw of Horus

Huntress Crossbow

Jokers Acid Squirting Flower

Jokers Cyanide Pies

Jokers Electrified Joy Buzzer

Jokers Exploding Cigars with NitroglycerineJokers Razor Sharp Throwing Cards

Lobos Chain and Hook

Penguins Trick Umbrellas

Robins Battle Staff

Sandmans Gas Gun

The three coolest street level weapons in the DC universe all come from the Batman family

and include the batarang, utility belt and the Jokers squirting flower. Jokers Squirting

flower doesnt squirt water but squirts Joker venom and sometimes acid.

3.2) Street Level Marvel

Black Widows Gauntlets

Boomerangs Trick Boomerangs

Daredevils Billy Club

Jesters artificial hand that can be fired from a small air-cannon

Jesters ball bearing marbles;

Jesters exploding gas-filled "popcorn

Jesters extendible artificial hand equipped with an electrical charge

Jesters plastic flying discs which squirt an anesthetic drug

Jesters rubber balls containing plastic explosives

Jesters steel cable which emits earsplitting sounds when whirled at high speed;Jesters yo-yo with a weighted knob

Gladiators wrist mounted rotating circular blades

Green Goblins Glider

Green Goblins Pumpkin Bombs

Hawkeyes Trick Arrows

Paladins Armor

Mockingbirds Battle Stave

Moon Knights Boomerang

Moon Knights Golden Ankh

Moon Knights Throwing Irons


9/9

The coolest street level weapon in the Marvel universe is Daredevils Billy club. A close

second might be the Green Goblins equipment that led to the Hobgoblin who used the same

equipment. The gilder probably belongs in the super weapons category. The pumpkin

bombs definitely belong in the street level category since they are basically grenades with a

gimmick.

3.3) Winner

The Batman family sets the standard for street weapons in comic books! The difficult choice

is trying to decide which Batman family weapon is the coolest. I actually created a utility

belt! I was living in Taiwan at the time and Taiwan is beset with typhoons, earthquakes and

the threat of invasion from mainland China. More as a conceptual exercise than anything

else, I made a utility belt designed to facilitate survival in all three of Taiwans scenarios.

My buddies got a real kick out of the belt and made various suggestions. The emphasis of the

belt was survival rather than military usage so my belt had totally different stuff than

Batmans belt. I actually think the belt I created would be semi useful. I vote Batmans

utility belt as the coolest street weapon since it is actually possible to create to some extent.

Conclusion

The Anti-Life Equation is the best cosmic weapon. Iron Mans Armor is the best super

weapon. Batmans utility belt is the coolest street level weapon. DC wins two out of three

categories.

DC wins!

dc vs marvel weapons

Documents