Unveiling the 15 Most Powerful Villains She-Hulk Has Ever Faced!

Following my captivating review of Moon Knight, I’m eagerly anticipating the introduction of another remarkable Marvel character: She-Hulk, gracing our screens with a solo series on Disney+. Throughout her comic book journey, Jennifer Walters has squared off against some formidable foes. While Titania and Abomination have been confirmed for the show, fans are abuzz with speculation about other adversaries from her comics potentially joining the fray.

Although She-Hulk’s collection of adversaries might not be as expansive or varied as, say, Spider-Man’s, Jen Walters has still encountered numerous formidable and impressive foes throughout her career. Here is the definitive, ranked list of the 15 most powerful villains that She-Hulk has faced in her history.

15. Nicholas Trask

First appearance: Savage She-Hulk #2 (March 1980)

Special traits and skills: Lacks extraordinary powers (common human), proficient marksman with firearms, leader of a criminal organization, possesses significant influence and wealth, adept at handling snakes and utilizing their venom.

From a Film Fan’s Perspective: I can’t help but feel connected to She-Hulk through the wicked Nicholas Trask, a notorious crime boss with an iron grip on the underworld. It was his nefarious actions that led Jennifer Walters down the path of becoming She-Hulk, much like how gamma radiation transformed her cousin, Bruce Banner, into the Hulk.

In the course of events, I too brought forth a She-Hulk robot with the intention of falsely accusing Jennifer Walters of murder. However, my scheme didn’t work out as planned. He is one of her earliest adversaries and, despite not possessing any superpowers himself, Trask had to be included in the list because he was instrumental in the creation of She-Hulk.

14. Man-Killer

First appearance: Marvel Team-Up #8 (April 1973)

Special powers and skills: Extraordinary physical strength that can lift up to 75 tons (becomes stronger as she grows larger), exceptional endurance, toughness, manipulation of Pym Particles, skilled in unarmed combat, throwing razor discs, flying with a hovercraft, and equipped with powerful gauntlets.

From a Cinema Enthusiast’s Perspective: As a dedicated cinephile, I can’t help but delve into the captivating backstory of Katrina Luisa Van Horn, otherwise known as Man-Killer. Initially an Olympic skier, she met with a tragic accident during a race that left her physically scarred and emotionally battered. Her militant feminist leanings intensified post-accident, leading to an intense loathing for the male gender.

Embracing technology, she equipped herself with advanced cybernetic implants and tapped into Pym Particles. This transformation propelled her into a new realm, bestowing upon her superhuman abilities and transforming her from a victim into a formidable adversary, a supervillain in the truest sense.

Originally, Man-Killer isn’t a traditional enemy of She-Hulk, but has had multiple encounters with Jennifer. Later, she became a member of the Thunderbolts, Marvel’s equivalent to the Suicide Squad. However, she met her end at the hands of Kobik during the Secret Empire story arc.

13. Clockwise

First appearance: She-Hulk Vol. 2 #3 (December 2005)

Character’s Special Abilities:

A normal human with a unique skill of temporal displacement, capable of moving between different points in time, utilizing the Retroactive Cannon to delete other superheroes from reality.

Connection to She-Hulk: Clockwise hails from the universe of Earth-6023, a time-traveling villain who dons a high-tech suit. He infiltrated the Time Variance Authority during She-Hulk’s trial and attempted to wipe out various heroes by utilizing the Retroactive Cannon while he was there.

In another rendition, it can be said: She-Hulk successfully halted him, but beyond their single encounter, details about Clockwise’s background and such remain scant. Nevertheless, the capacity to move through time is extraordinarily potent, making Clockwise a fitting choice for this list.

12. Ultima

First appearance: Savage She-Hulk #9 (July 1980)

Special attributes: Extraordinary physical power, agility, resilience; born to a cult leader; skilled in unarmed combat.

Connection to She-Hulk: Ultima Wordman was the child of a charismatic cult leader known as The Word, who had an extraordinary ability to manipulate his followers using only words. Ultimately, she developed feelings for one of the cult members, Randolph Harrington, who wished to break free from the cult’s grasp. To facilitate this escape, Randolph’s parents enlisted the legal assistance of Jennifer Walters (She-Hulk) during the separation process.

As a die-hard fan, it’s clear that the clash between Ultima and She-Hulk was not just a casual disagreement; they engaged in numerous confrontations, with many of them ending in a stalemate. However, one such battle took an unexpected turn when I got paralyzed. Consequently, my father and I found refuge in the Far East to recuperate.

In the end, Ultima emerged without her previous cult, only to establish a new one that once more drew She-Hulk’s focus. Her minor yet potent superpowers, combined with her fiercely loyal followers who remain steadfastly devoted, make Ultima a formidable adversary and one of She-Hulk’s most powerful villains.

Ultimately, Ultima appeared without her old cult, later creating a new one to capture She-Hulk’s gaze once more. Her somewhat limited yet impactful superpowers, along with her unwaveringly devoted followers, render Ultima an extremely dangerous foe and one of She-Hulk’s most powerful enemies.

11. Ruby Thursday

First appearance: Defenders #32 (November 1975)

Special traits and powers: Standard human physical strength and physiology, enhanced by an organic circuitry-constructed head, which allows for shape-shifting abilities, rapid regeneration, projectile discharge, and the formation of any conceivable form, including that of a stunning red-haired woman. Exceptional intellect, expertise in science, physics, computer technology, and engineering.

Connection with She-Hulk: Known as Thursday Rubenstein, she underwent a transformation where her head was altered into organic technology. As part of the malevolent group called the Headmen, Ruby attempted to seize She-Hulk’s physical form in order to construct a duplicate body for Chondu, another member of the Headmen. Spider-Man joined forces with She-Hulk to repel the Headmen’s attacks.

10. Volcana

First appearance: Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars #3 (March 1984)

Abilities and extraordinary traits:

* Transforming into molten lava, rocks, or ashes
* Superior physical strength (up to 50 tons in stone form)
* Erupting with intense heat
* Shape-shifting abilities
* Enhanced durability beyond normal limits

She-Hulk Connection: Much like Mary MacPherran, Marsha Rosenberg felt isolated. Their shared bond led them to cross paths with Doctor Doom, who bestowed upon them superhuman abilities in exchange for their loyalty. Marsha transformed into Volcana, while Mary became Titania, a persistent adversary to She-Hulk.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’d say Volcana was Titania’s former companion in our cinematic universe. We had our fair share of confrontations with Jennifer Walters, but eventually, we both decided to abandon the criminal path and found ourselves drawn to the Molecule Man, whereupon love bloomed. However, the allure of villainy called once more, leading me to take up a supervillain-for-hire role under Nightwatch’s command, and here I stand again, ready to engage in battle with She-Hulk yet one more time on the silver screen.

9. Behemoth

First appearance: Savage She-Hulk #17 (June 1981)

Special traits: Extraordinary physical power and resilience, highly intelligent mind, armor-like elephant-style body suit, the ability to transform between a human and an “elephant” figure whenever desired.

She-Hulk’s Foe: Manfred Haller, better known as Behemoth or Man-Elephant, debuted as an adversary of She-Hulk in the 80s. He was a hydraulic engineer who constructed an armor suit modeled after an elephant, bestowing extraordinary abilities upon its wearer. To demonstrate its effectiveness, he chose to engage in combat with She-Hulk. Although he came close to defeating her, he ultimately halted the battle on his own accord.

After discovering that Haller Hydraulics had been involved in illicit activities, Stark Industries forced them out of business. This led Haller to flee to Mali, where a fragment of a Cyttorak Crystal transformed his armor into his genuine exoskeleton. Upon returning to the U.S., he re-emerged as Behemoth, determined to confront Jennifer Walters and her associates in battle.

8. Thundra

First appearance: Fantastic Four #129 (September #129)

Born with genetic enhancements from experimental procedures, she possesses superhuman levels of strength and resilience, matches the top human speeds and endurance. Skilled in combat tactics. Typically carries a chain as her weapon.

Connection to She-Hulk: Thundra isn’t your typical supervillain; instead, she stands among the strongest characters that She-Hulk has ever encountered. While she may not be as physically powerful, her fighting abilities are exceptional, a fact that’s been demonstrated repeatedly. Interestingly, despite often collaborating and being allies, they have had their share of battles.

Notably, if you take into account the Lyra incarnation of She-Hulk, this character turned out to be Thundra’s long-lost daughter whom she hadn’t interacted with in many years. Through training by Jennifer Walters, Lyra eventually reconnected with her birth mother.

7. The Leader

First appearance: Tales to Astonish #62 (September 1964)

As a follower, I’ve been blessed with extraordinary powers following my exposure to gamma rays:

1. A super-intelligent mind that surpasses the average human intellect.
2. The ability to read minds and delve into the thoughts of others, a gift known as telepathy.
3. An impressive control over physical forces, enabling me to move objects using my mind, which is referred to as telekinesis.
4. A photographic memory, allowing me to recall every detail I’ve ever encountered, a trait called eidetic memory.
5. The capacity to harness and manipulate gamma radiation for various purposes.

Remark on She-Hulk’s Encounter: I must say, even though Samuel Sterns isn’t exactly her nemesis, She-Hulk has gone toe-to-toe with him in some truly spectacular showdowns. Interestingly enough, much like Jennifer Walters or Bruce Banner, he too experienced a life-altering accident that bestowed upon him incredible intellect and superhuman abilities. This transformation saw him adopt the monstrous green hue and a colossal head, transforming him into a formidable supervillain.

Over time, he demonstrated extraordinary skills, particularly following the influence of the One Below All. However, I won’t delve into the discussion about his fundamental power scale. When he encountered She-Hulk, the Leader showcased his mind control and memory erasure skills, creating a captivating narrative that I found enjoyable, albeit displeasing to see his head swell to such an extent it appeared ready to burst.

6. Abomination

First appearance: Tales to Astonish #90 (January 1967)

Abilities and extraordinary traits:

– Enhanced physical strength beyond normal human limits
– Increased durability and endurance
– Remarkable leaping capacity
– Immune to common toxins due to gamma radiation exposure
– Rapid regenerative healing capabilities
– Ability to breathe underwater without the need for external equipment
– Capacity for suspended animation, allowing prolonged periods of inactivity
– Skilled in combat and espionage tactics
– Unable to transform back into his human form.

Abomination, a notorious villain often encountered by She-Hulk, has been announced as a character in the upcoming MCU series featuring She-Hulk. Similar to Jen and Bruce, Abomination is a Gamma-irradiated being, and his abilities rival or even surpass theirs at times.

For example, Abomination emits toxic gamma radiation which isn’t just harmful – it’s fatal for those nearby, and he shares this trait with other Gamma Mutates like She-Hulk. Moreover, if you manage to harm him, his exceptional healing ability makes him extremely resilient. Without a doubt, he ranks among the strongest villains for She-Hulk. I’m eagerly anticipating learning more about his role in the She-Hulk series.

5. Titania

First appearance: Secret Wars #3 (July 1984)

Superhuman traits include extraordinary physical power, resilience, and endurance. Over the years, a master combatant was forged through rigorous training and a longstanding grudge against Hulk’s female counterpart (She-Hulk).

Connection to She-Hulk: Every superhero has a formidable adversary, and if Jennifer Walters has one, it’s Mary MacPherran, known as Titania. As I previously mentioned, Doctor Doom granted Mary and her friend Marsha (Volcana) their powers to fight on his behalf. Titania thought she was the planet’s strongest woman until She-Hulk handed her a decisive defeat in their initial encounter.

Due to that incident severely denting Titania’s pride, she dedicated her life to repeatedly challenging She-Hulk in combat, aiming to demonstrate her superior strength. On several occasions, she nearly defeated Jen, but ultimately fell short once more. At a certain point, she managed to subdue She-Hulk by acquiring the Power Stone, one of the legendary Infinity Stones, yet eventually lost possession of it.

In the upcoming She-Hulk television series, she’s expected to play a significant role, potentially as the main antagonist. Frankly, I’m thrilled at the prospect of witnessing their ongoing conflict unfold on the screen.

4. Absorbing Man

First appearance: Journey Into Mystery #114 (January 1965)

Superpowers & Abilities: He can assimilate the qualities of any matter or substance he comes into contact with, inheriting their properties.

Connection to She-Hulk: Carl Creel was once a boxer who faced and lost against Daredevil’s father in a fight. Later, he consumed a potion from Loki that enabled him to take on the properties of any material he touched, thereby acquiring these traits.

Gradually, he mastered selecting what substances to take in and sometimes even ingesting multiple materials simultaneously to blend their characteristics. Yet, She-Hulk discovered that he could only decline taking in a substance if it wasn’t widespread. He can’t refuse when there’s an overabundance of the material nearby, which turned out to be a vulnerability.

He’s ranked so highly due to the boundless possibilities associated with his incredible abilities. With a bit more intelligence, he could potentially become the most powerful character across the entire Marvel Universe.

3. Unum

First appearance: She-Hulk: Cosmic Collision #1

As a cinephile, I’d say my extraordinary capabilities include:

– An indescribable superhuman might in my muscles, endurance, swiftness, and resilience that defy the norms.
– A towering stature that sets me apart from others.
– The ability to vanish and reappear at will, like a phantom.
– The knack for absorbing and projecting energy in the form of potent beams, using a monstrous ax as my conduit.

Connection to She-Hulk: Unum was a being brought to life by the cosmic entity Enmity using the remnants of multiple incredibly powerful deceased entities like Dormammu. The name “Unum” originates from the Latin phrase “e Pluribus Unum,” meaning “one from many.

Unum was formed with one objective – to annihilate all existing heroes, starting with those who are female. However indestructible Unum might have been, She-Hulk managed to overcome it. She revealed to Unum that Enmity was merely manipulating her for amusement, causing Unum to turn against Enmity, ultimately destroying her form and self-destructing. She-Hulk is ranked third among the most powerful villains she has faced.

2. Red Hulk

First appearance: Hulk Vol. 2 #1 (March 2008)

Superpowers and Capabilities: Nearly limitless superhuman power, including immense strength, swiftness, endurance, and resilience that intensify as Red Hulk becomes more enraged and absorbs radiation. At its maximum, he can demolish anything but may overheat, leading to a brief period of incapacitation. He also possesses a strong regenerative ability, does not age, emits gamma radiation, and has the capacity to absorb energy.

Skilled battle strategist with exceptional close-combat skills, can metamorphose into the form of the Red Hulk whenever desired.

Background of She-Hulk’s Encounter: General Ross made his debut in Marvel Comics as early as Incredible Hulk #1 (1962), but it was only in 2008 that he transformed into the Red Hulk. In certain aspects, he surpasses even the Hulk in strength, yet his greatest assets are also his most significant flaws.

In the comics, he frequently clashed with both the Hulk and She-Hulk, potentially taking on the role of the main adversary in the She-Hulk series within the MCU. This could lead to Bruce Banner’s Hulk, She-Hulk, Titania, and Abomination joining forces to thwart him. Although this remains speculative, it presents an exciting scenario.

1. Red She-Hulk

First appearance: Hulk Vol. 2 #15 (September 2009)

Abilities and extraordinary traits: Enhanced physical power, endurance, toughness, swiftness (previously capable of flight), rapid self-healing, corrosive saliva, capability to absorb and emit energy, among others.

Top Pick for She-Hulk’s Main Antagonist: Without a doubt, my first choice among She-Hulk’s formidable foes is Red She-Hulk. While Elizabeth Ross poses more of a threat to Bruce Banner than Jennifer Walters, their shared characteristics and intense battles earn her the leading position on this list.

1962 marked our first encounter with her character as Elizabeth Ross in Incredible Hulk #1. Later, she appeared as the Harpy in Incredible Hulk #168. However, it wasn’t until 2009 that the Red She-Hulk version emerged.

She exhibits almost identical abilities to Jen in virtually every conceivable aspect, and she possesses extra capabilities such as a remarkable healing factor, energy emissions, radiation, and corrosive saliva – even the Red Hulk can’t withstand these. It’s unclear which version of Harpy or Red She-Hulk is more powerful, but it’s certain that Red She-Hulk represents the most formidable adversary Jen has ever encountered.

As a die-hard comic fan here, let me share a thrilling tidbit: turns out, the Red Hulk is old man to me! Now, you’d think that duo – the Hulk and She-Hulk – would be enough to bring any superheroine down. But not mine! Nope, they couldn’t even slow her down a bit.

2025-05-28 14:47