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Now, before we get into it, let’s set some ground rules. We’re only considering raw, physical might for this list, and won’t be taking other powers that mimic strength, such as telekinesis or reality warping, into account. We’re also only counting heroes who have served as Avengers for more than a single issue or event. Sure, the Thing and Colossus have fought alongside the Avengers, but they predominantly belong to other teams. Also, Beta Ray Bill might technically fill Thor’s space in history right now, but he’s never technically been an Avenger, so we unfortunately cannot count him. With the rules established, let’s rank some righteous muscles.
10) Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh is one of the physically strongest Eternals, and he served on the Avengers for a short ten issues in 1989. The Eternals are all strong, but Gilgamesh is powerful even for them. He’s been shown to be able to lift weights exceeding 100 tons, and has gone on many adventures with his good friend, Hercules, who you’ll see later on this list. Gilgamesh is clearly strong, but as it stands, he lacks the feats that everyone else on this list possesses, which makes it difficult to determine the exact level of his strength. As it stands, Gilgamesh takes tenth place for being incredibly strong, but not being able to prove that he belongs to stand alongside the highest tiers.
9) She-Hulk
Jen might not be as mean as her just-as-green cousin, but that doesn’t mean she can’t pack a serious punch. She’s a Hulk, after all, so she’s capable of gaining a near-unlimited level of strength when she gets angry. While her original transformations would only let her lift around 50 tons, she’s grown much stronger over the years, with her baseline being around 100 tons now. That’s without taking into account her own Savage transformation, which lets her battle against her cousin on an almost even footing. She-Hulk is one of the strongest there is, and if you say otherwise, she’ll take you to court.
8) Red Hulk
Although he’s spent more time chasing Banner and fighting the Avengers, Thunderbolt Ross has fought alongside the Avengers numerous times. The experiment that transformed him into the Red Hulk made him as strong as his name suggests. He can lift around 100 tons, and has some impressive feats, such as knocking out Uatu the Watcher and going blow-for-blow with Beta Ray Bill. Red Hulk has even overpowered and killed Abomination, who is even stronger than Hulk’s base strength, not accounting for the Jade Giant’s rage boost. However, unlike the regular Hulk, Ross doesn’t get stronger with rage. He has a flat power level, and while he can turn up the heat, that doesn’t help him lift any heavier weights.
7) Wonder Man
As strong as Red Hulk is, this is the part of the list that goes from strong to insanely powerful. Wonder Man is made of pure ionic energy, which grants him a whole retinue of unbelievable powers, although his super strength is under the microscope today. Simon Williams has repeatedly demonstrated he can lift well over 100 tons, and easily overpowered and choked out the Red Hulk in Avengers (2010) #31. He’s been regularly compared to Thor and Sentry, although he’s debated that claim. In Avengers #175, he managed to lift the weights Thor exercises with for a few moments, but only with extreme difficulty. Wonder Man’s not quite at that level, but he’s pretty darn close.
6) Hyperion
Frankly, sixth through third place can be swapped around, almost at leisure. This section sports a level of strength that’s very difficult to tell apart, but I’ll do my best with what I’ve been given. In that regard, this spot is going to one of Marvel’s many Superman pastiches, Hyperion. Specifically, this is the heroic Hyperion of Earth-13034, who joined during Hickman’s legendary run. Hyperion has been shown to match the Hulk in a fist-fight, and he once even lifted the entirety of Atlantis, water and all, to the surface. His most impressive feat is definitely holding two Earths together when they collided during an Incursion. He failed to prevent it, but the fact that he held two planets apart at all is a serious showcase of raw power.
