Black Adam is an interesting character from the DC Universe, neither a full-time superhero nor a typical villain. He carves his path and follows it without any restrictions or limits. With his divine powers, Black Adam has divine powers, which makes him one of the mightiest figures in the comic universe. Over time, he established himself as an anti-hero. 

The recent movie featuring Black Adam, with Dwayne Johnson ‘The Rock’ in the most powerful anti-hero role, has created much buzz among DC comic lovers. While the action-heavy film got great applause, there is a belief that it failed to tap into the character’s full potential and did not encapsulate the complexities we’ve seen in comic books. The storyline of Black Adam is unique and interesting, with the anti-hero pitted against various opponents, from superheroes to supervillains. 

10 Most Powerful Heroes and Villains Black Adam Defeated

Black Adam has defeated more than ten opponents, but let’s focus our discussion on the top 10 most formidable DC characters that Black Adam has defeated in the comics. We will look into these fights and discuss the big battles that have made Black Adam’s journey what it is.

Martian Manhunter

Kicking off our list with Martian Manhunter, a superhero from Mars possessing a unique and powerful set of powers. As one of the original members of the renowned team Justice League, Manhunter can manipulate opponents without stepping onto the battlefield. But things did not play out in his favor when he confronted Black Adam. 

During the World War III storyline, Manhunter attempted to stop Adam, only to be nearly vaporized by Black Adam’s lightning strikes. After this effort, Manhunter tried to infiltrate Adam’s mind and manipulate him, but this psychic endeavor spectacularly backfired. He could not bear the surging tide of rage, anguish, and tragedy within Adam’s mind and became overwhelmed. With tear-filled eyes, he retreated to space. Thus, even the mighty Martian could not stand against Black Adam’s power.

Hawkman

For centuries, Hawkman has been fighting villains with his mace and wings through his complicated cycle of reincarnation. In one of his past lives as Prince Khufu, he shared a friendly bond with Black Adam before his untimely death at the hands of high priest Hath-Set. As Hawkman, he has great strength and a commanding personality on the battlefield.

Black Adam and Hawkman share a somewhat competitive relationship in the present era. The characters single each other out often for battle. Both are stubborn and convinced of their superior might. Their altercations have led to several conflicts, which usually do not turn out well for Hawkman.

Shazam

Black Adam’s greatest rivalry is Shazam. Formerly known as Captain Marvel, Shazam has battled Black Adam for decades in the comics. They share similar powers, and Black Adam often resents Shazam because he’s merely a child wielding the profound powers of the mightiest gods in the DC Universe.

Their ceaseless confrontations have led to numerous fistfights and lightning clashes across comic pages and animated features. DC enthusiasts eagerly await the opportunity to see the two face off in the DCEU, with the outcome remaining uncertain. Although Black Adam has defeated Shazam in the past, Billy Batson, as Shazam, never gives up.

Ahk-Ton

After a millennium of protecting Egypt, the mightiest DC Comics character that Black Adam beat was Ahk-Ton. This cruel ruler got his powers from the Orb of Ra, making him the first Metamorpho. Ahk-Ton dominated Egypt but committed a crucial error while attacking Kahndaq.

When this cruel character devastated Black Adam’s homeland and massacred his family, he provoked Adam and swore a vow of revenge. Despite requiring assistance from time travelers like Hawkman and Shazam, he finally seized Ahk-Ton and furiously ended him in vengeance.

Brutus

Initially, only a little information was given about Brutus, but he later showed up in ‘Naomi’ on The CW. In the DC Comics universe, he appeared with intentions to take down the Justice League, leading to his confrontation with Black Adam in Kahndaq for his debut.

The Justice League acted to support him, but soon after, they realized that Adam could easily handle the situation alone. Black Adam defeated Brutus to save his homeland, compelling the horrific alien being to retreat through a portal. This encounter was essential in convincing Superman to finally invite Black Adam to join the ranks of the Justice League.

Terra

Terra is a multifaceted character. She was in the Teen Titans but was a double agent and sometimes operated on missions against her team, straddling the line between ally and foe. Many believed she was a superhero, but her actions were more like a villain’s. During the storyline following WWIII, when all the superheroes went to confront Black Adam, Terra also tagged along and confronted him. Tragically, this was her final battle, as Black Adam delivered a deadly punch through her chest, ending her life before her teammates’ eyes.

SuperWoman

Black Adam also achieved victory over Superwoman, who is seen as equal to Earth III’s Wonder Woman. But with just a single lightning bolt, he defeated the powerful superheroine. This storyline unfolds at the time when the Crime Syndicate reigned supreme over the planet, plunging Earth III to its knees.

Psycho-Pirate

Next on the list is DC’s supervillain, Psycho-Pirate. Wearing a shining golden mask, this villain boasts the unique ability to peep into one’s mind and manipulate one’s emotions. His shining Medusa Mask grants him the power to perform these formidable psychic acts. The Psycho-Pirate attempted to control Black Adam’s emotions once. But this ended up greatly displeasing the anti-hero, provoking him to put an end to Psycho-Pirate’s tricks. By merely using his fingers, Black Adam quickly pierced through the skull of this emotion manipulator.

Mongul II

Black Adam joined the Sinestro Corps at one point, mainly due to his close friendship with Sinestro. When Sinestro needed support in his battle with the Paling, he went to Adam for help, as Adam had previously encountered them.

In the middle of the war, the Paling launched a horrifying attack on Earth. A vigorous Mongul II accompanied this attack, and the Pale Vicars enhanced his powers even more. But even this highly amplified Mongul II wasn’t a match for Black Adam, now wearing a yellow ring. With the synergy of his newly found powers and support from Saint Walker, Black Adam defeated this formidable alien invader.

Superman

Last but certainly not least, we come to DC’s hotshot: Superman. Indeed, Black Adam has faced off and won even from the Man of Steel himself. Their showdown is a highly awaited event for DC lovers. Many of them eagerly wait for its portrayal on the screen. However, the duo has clashed multiple times in comics. Black Adam’s expertise is his magical powers, which often provide him an edge over Superman during combat. Furthermore, Black Adam’s uncontrolled fury and relentless anger in battle make him an intimidating opponent. In contrast, Superman always puts justice and morality at the front, even in combat.