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Unfortunately, journalists with no superpowers don’t put butts in seats. It’s up to the DCU’s superheroes to keep the train on track. But fighting the good fight doesn’t mean characters can’t get their hands dirty when the going gets tough. Here are all seven DCU superheroes, ranked by threat level.
7) Hawkgirl
Despite all the talk about the DCU relying on selfless individuals, the members of the Justice Gang are anything but. Hawkgirl, especially, doesn’t want to do anything she doesn’t want to do, such as helping Superman after he ends up in Lex Luthor’s prison. Whether she’s a good person or not, her skills speak for themselves. She’s incredibly strong, can fly, and has a killer instinct that makes her dangerous. If she’s last on this list, the DCU is in good hands.
6) Metamorpho
Luthor wastes no time showing off Metamorpho’s powers to the titular hero in Superman. The kryptonite that he can create out of thin air keeps the Man of Steel at bay for a while, making it seem like no one in the DCU can stop him. The knock against Metamorpho, though, is that he has a serious soft spot not only for his child but also for doing the right thing. Without an edge to him, Metamorpho will stay near the bottom of this list.
5) Green Lantern
Guy Gardner does not lack confidence in the DCU. He tries to pick a fight with Superman, believing he can win. That line of thinking isn’t totally off-base, as the Green Lantern ring allows its user to make anything they can think of a reality. However, in Guy’s case, he’s a bit too cocky to unlock his potential fully. There’s still room for Guy to grow, especially since he will spend time with Hal Jordan and John Stewart soon, but he’s not ready for the spotlight just yet.
4) Mister Terrific
Brain almost always beats brawn, especially in DC Comics, which houses its fair share of geniuses. Mister Terrific is one of the leaders of the pack, and that remains the case in the DCU. The Justice Gang member can take out dozens of goons with ease and still have enough energy to shut down a wormhole that threatens to destroy the entire world. There aren’t many things more threatening than that.
