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Since 2019, Kevin Erdmann has been one of Screen Rant's Senior Staff Writers, covering all kinds of Superhero and Star Wars media with Easter egg breakdowns, theory pieces, breaking news, and more. A huge Star Wars & MCU fan, Kevin also loves Batman (because he's Batman), but could talk for hours about why Nightwing is DC's greatest hero.
With 8 years of total experience covering entertainment and pop culture, Kevin has gotten the chance to interview top creatives and talent, and has also attended major media events like Disney's D23 convention.
Majoring in Cinema Studies with a minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies from the UofO, Kevin lives in Oregon with his wonderful wife, adorable dog, and sinister cat who is no doubt currently plotting his demise.
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Following Marvel and DC's respective Deadpool crossover issues with Batman, one has to wonder how Wade Wilson would fare against the rest of the Justice League. It's the sort of chaotic matchup fans have dreamed of, especially now that cross-company collaborations are possible again after 20 years.
Without a doubt, Deadpool's healing factor, general unpredictability, and meta-awareness make him a uniquely troublesome opponent, perhaps even for some of DC’s most powerful heroes. With enough narrative ridiculousness, it's fun to think about which Justice League heroes Deadpool might have a shot against in a theoretical Deadpool vs DC storyline.
Besides Batman, Which Justice League Heroes Would Deadpool Have A Decent Shot Against?
Batman using batarangs as claws in Ryan Stegman’s homage variant cover for Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1
Marvel and DC's respective crossover issues in 2025 proved Deadpool and Batman are pretty evenly matched, but what about the rest of DC's Justice League? Under the right circumstances, here's our best guess as to which Justice Leaguers Deadpool might have a chance at beating:
- Superman - This particular fight naturally comes down to whether or not Deadpool has kryptonite in his arsenal. Thanks to his rapid healing factor, Wade arguably stands a better chance at enduring the Man of Steel long enough to get a cheap shot in and weaken Kal-El, at least compared to other humans like Lex Luthor or even Bloodsport who've managed to incapacitate Superman via kryptonite.
- Aquaman - Assuming he could get the King of Atlantis on land, Deadpool might have a shot to even the odds and gain the upper hand.
- Cyborg - A fight with Victor Stone would likely come down to Wade having enough weapons and tech of his own to withstand and wear him down.
- Green Lantern - Taking down a vet like Hal Jordan or Guy Gardner might be more challenging, though we could see Wade successfully breaking the concentration of more inexperienced Green Lanterns, allowing him to gain an advantage. One can only imagine what Wade Wilson could do armed with a power ring of his own (no doubt there would also be some fun Ryan Reynolds meta jokes to be had).
In all likelihood, it's very hard to picture Deadpool successfully taking down the likes of Wonder Woman or the Flash. They're far too powerful and fast for him to even have a possible shot.
In truth, it can also be argued that the only real way Deadpool would ever have a meaningful chance against anyone on the Justice League would be if the plot were unequivocally in his favor.
A "Deadpool Kills The DC Universe" Story Would Be An Epic Future Marvel/DC Crossover
Batman and Deadpool in DC Crossover Comic Art
Keeping the above sentiment in mind, a "Deadpool Kills the DC Universe" crossover would change the rules entirely, granting Wade the same kind of metafictional power he used against the Marvel Universe.
Armed with insane plot armor and fourth-wall awareness, Deadpool could easily become a major force to be reckoned with, dismantling the entire DC Universe one hero at a time. A Marvel/DC crossover like that would be a perfect future collaboration, with Deadpool interacting with DC icons he’s meta-referenced for years.
Although the majority of the Justice League would win via standard continuity rules, a Deadpool-led "Kills The DC Universe" event would create all kinds of unique possibilities. It would be messy, outrageous, and exactly the type of crossover fans would love to see down the line.
Marvel and DC's Deadpool/Batman #1 and Batman/Deadpool #1 are both on sale.
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Fabian Nicieza, Rob Liefeld
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Ryan Reynolds
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The New Mutants
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Wade Wilson
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X-Men, Avengers, Astonishing Avengers, Deadpool Corps, Frightful Four, Great Lakes Initiative, Heroes for Hire, Mercs for Money, Secret Defenders, Six Pack, Thunderbolts, Weapon X, X-Force
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