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Iron Man and Captain America have captivated their respective audiences for decades as two of the most iconic superheroes of all time. One, a billionaire playboy and ingenious inventor – the other, a genetically modified World War II super soldier – but who is more powerful? Before you make your decision, take a look at both Tony Stark and Steve Roger’s backgrounds and abilities.
An expert in various subjects including mathematics, physics, and chemistry, Tony Stark is a certified genius. After being kidnapped by terrorists and suffering a severe chest injury, Tony Stark designed and created an armored suit in order to save his own life and escape his captors. Stark’s knowledge of military technology has allowed him to create one of the most powerful superhero suits ever, equipping himself with missiles, energy repulsors, enhanced strength, and supersonic speed. The Iron Man suit is capable of eliminating multiple targets at once and allows Tony Stark to travel all over the world at top speed. Iron Man has a few custom-purpose suits as well, used for space travel, deep-sea diving, stealth, and a number of other specializations. A few of his most powerful adversaries include Iron Monger, the Mandarin, and Whiplash.
Captain America has been one of the faces of Marvel Comics for decades, and for good reason. Injected with the Super-Soldier Serum and treated with Vita-Rays, Steve Rogers’ body was transformed by the United States military in an effort to create the perfect warrior. Although Captain America does not possess any supernatural powers, his strength, endurance, and agility are at the maximum potential of the human body. His expertise as a field commander and tactician has made him one of the most respected leaders in the Marvel Universe, and even Thor, the Norse God, has stated that he will follow any of Captain America’s orders. Captain America is one of the most skilled hand-to-hand combatants alive, with a shield that can be thrown with pinpoint accuracy, often striking multiple targets with a single throw.
