Doomsday: The Cosmic Menace on a Path to Divinity
Superman has faced numerous formidable foes throughout his tenure as a protector of Earth. However, among these threats, few rival the catastrophic potential of Doomsday. Unlike many cosmic beings with identifiable motives—such as Perpetua’s ambition to reshape the multiverse or Darkseid’s quest for the Anti-Life Equation—Doomsday embodies pure annihilation, driven solely by an insatiable desire to eradicate all life.
Though not technically classified as a god, Doomsday’s demonstrated might positions him more than adequately within the pantheon of cosmic threats. His strength, speed, and remarkable resilience place him in a unique category, arguably exceeding many established gods within the DC Universe. As Superman grapples with this reality, the looming prospect of Doomsday evolving into the darkest god in DC history becomes increasingly tangible.
10 Doomsday Can Move Faster Than the Speed of Sound
Action Comics #684 by Roger Stern, Butch Guice, Denis Rodier, Glenn Whitmore, and Bill Oakley
In the expansive DC Universe filled with speedsters, few can match their remarkable swiftness with the outdated brute strength that Doomsday possesses. While Fast characters like the Flash outrun everyone, they lack the raw destructive power Doomsday wields. Currently, Doomsday showcases the capability to move at half the speed of sound.
Although this speed might not seem extraordinary at face value, it is important to remember that Doomsday is constantly evolving. His current velocity sets a foundation, with potential growth leading him to rival even the likes of the Flash in raw speed. Historically not known for addling speed, Doomsday has repeatedly shown he can keep pace with Superman and may one day eclipse him with divine swiftness.
9 Doomsday Killed Radiant, a Being of Pure Energy
Superman / Doomsday: Hunter / Prey #2 by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Gregory Wright, and Bill Oakley
Defeating Doomsday thoroughly is a rare occurrence, yet it happened when he faced Radiant, a being composed of pure energy, summoned by the royal family of Calaton. Radiant initially vanquished Doomsday, seemingly bringing peace to the planet—at least temporarily. However, upon his return, Doomsday displayed significant evolution. Despite Radiant’s confidence in victory, Doomsday had evolved beyond vulnerability to energy attacks and was capable of physically overpowering Radiant, ultimately leading to Radiant’s demise.
8 Doomsday Has Taken Over Four Thousand Punches from Superman
Action Comics #960 by Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham, Ulises Arreola, Sonia Oback, and Rob Leigh
Little can withstand a full-strength punch from Superman, as even he must temper his powers to avoid catastrophic damage. During his confrontation with Doomsday, however, Superman unleashed his maximum force—only for Doomsday to absorb over four thousand blows without conceding defeat. This extraordinary resilience underscores the god-like durability of Doomsday, surpassing even formidable foes like Darkseid.
7 Doomsday Wasn’t Even Stopped by a Million Nuclear Bombs
Superman / Doomsday: Hunter / Prey #3 by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Gregory Wright, and Bill Oakley
While Superman showcases impressive durability, it pales in comparison to Doomsday. In Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns,”a solitary nuclear blast nearly incapacitated Superman. In remarkable contrast, Doomsday withstood an onslaught equivalent to a million nuclear bombs without even losing consciousness. Upon rising from the smoldering devastation, he resumed his assault on Superman, demonstrating a level of resilience extraordinary even in cosmic contexts.
6 Doomsday Nearly Wiped Out the Green Lantern Corps
Doomsday Annual #1 by Jerry Ordway, Dennis Janke, Glenn Whitmore, Kevin Cunningham, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Louise Simonson, Chris Batista, John Nyberg, Roger Stern, and Gil Kane
The Justice League is formidable, but for cosmic threats, they often rely on the Green Lantern Corps, tasked with maintaining peace across the universe. However, when Doomsday appeared, he clashed with thousands of Green Lanterns and decimated the ranks. This devastation reached such a level that Doomsday even commandeered a Green Lantern ring, allowing him to traverse space and unleash further havoc.
5 Even the Guardians of the Universe Failed to Defeat Doomsday
Doomsday Annual #1 by Jerry Ordway, Dennis Janke, Glenn Whitmore, Kevin Cunningham, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Louise Simonson, Chris Batista, John Nyberg, Roger Stern, and Gil Kane
Despite the Green Lanterns’ prowess, they are mere shadows compared to the Guardians of the Universe—the creators of the Lanterns. Ganthet, one of these Guardians, ranks among the most powerful entities within the DC Universe’s Quintessence, alongside iconic figures like Zeus and the Wizard. After overpowering the Green Lanterns, Doomsday faced off against a Guardian unleashing catastrophic energy, culminating in a self-destructive explosion that obliterated the terrain but failed to defeat Doomsday.
4 Doomsday Has Defeated the Justice League Several Times
Superman: The Doomsday Wars by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Gregory Wright, and John Workman
Doomsday’s catastrophic debut on Earth drew the attention of the entire superhero community. In a display of overwhelming power, the Justice League members fell one by one. This wasn’t an isolated incident; throughout his confrontations with them, Doomsday has repeatedly demonstrated the capability to take down multiple Justice Leaguers, save for Superman—who has always been forced to muster every ounce of strength to stand against him. This resonates with the potency of characters like Perpetua and Darkseid, placing him within that upper echelon of divine threats.
3 Even Darkseid Is No Match for Doomsday
Doomsday Annual #1 by Jerry Ordway, Dennis Janke, Glenn Whitmore, Kevin Cunningham, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Louise Simonson, Chris Batista, John Nyberg, Roger Stern, and Gil Kane
Known for his confrontations with the Justice League, Darkseid is considered a major cosmic force within the DC Universe. Demonstrating profound power, Darkseid even once created an entire universe using the energy of his own demise. However, in direct combat with Doomsday, he found himself outmatched. Doomsday overwhelmed Darkseid with little effort, rendering Darkseid’s Omega Effect useless. Ultimately, it took a combined force from Superman and Darkseid to merely push Doomsday away from Apokolips, indicating that their alliance merely postponed defeat rather than securing it.
2 Doomsday Was the First Villain to Beat Superman to Death
Superman #75 by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Glenn Whitmore, and John Costanza
Among his many feats, Doomsday’s most notable is undeniably his defeat of Superman. This pivotal moment, chronicled in Superman #75, transformed him into a monumental threat within comic history. Until that time, Superman had been, for all intents and purposes, invincible; he had never suffered a lethal defeat. The tragic narrative of the Death of Superman not only solidified Doomsday’s place in the DC pantheon but also established him as a persistent terror for the Super-Family, with even young Jon Kent recognizing him as a childhood boogeyman and causing Superman himself to concede fear.
1 Doomsday Couldn’t Even Be Contained by Hell
Superman #15 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Alejandro Sánchez, and Ariana Maher
Doomsday’s extensive history of victories underscores his formidable might. However, the most conclusive testament to his impending divinity is his incredible feat of breaking through Hell itself. After experiencing death, Doomsday found himself in Hell, where he attempted to usurp the throne from the First of the Fallen. Though unsuccessful, he exerted such force against the gates that he eventually broke free—an act that reverberates through current storylines as of 2025. His ability to escape such a realm of eternal torment signals his potential trajectory toward godhood—an alarming thought as he continues to evolve beyond even the greatest heroes such as Superman.
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