**Current Ranking of Marvel's Most Powerful Characters**
The Marvel Universe is known for its complex hierarchy of power, with characters ranging from the omnipotent One Above All to the quirky Howard the Duck. As the landscape of this universe shifts, many once-mighty figures are currently absent, dead, or depowered. This has allowed new characters to rise in prominence. Here are 35 of the most powerful characters in the current Marvel canon, spanning various realms and abilities, along with some honorable mentions.
**35. Tony Stark, aka The Iron King** In the recent storyline "Age of Revelation," Tony Stark has been transformed into a mutant due to the X-Virus. Now with metallic skin, he has taken on the title of Iron King and is leading a new organization in the absence of the Avengers.
**34. Justina LaGuardia** A newcomer to X-Men lore, Justina LaGuardia possesses a unique ability that allows her to become superior to those around her. After erasing herself from Professor Xavier's memory, she plans to train her powers and return with her own version of the X-Men.
**33. Hellverine** Akihiro, the son of Wolverine, has returned from the dead as Hellverine, a vessel for the demon Bagra-ghul. He seeks vengeance and has the potential to surpass both his father and other Ghost Riders if he fully embraces his demonic powers.
**32. Juggernaut** Once a villain, Juggernaut has become a hero fighting for mutant rights. He has shown remarkable strength and resilience, even battling his own team during a crisis. His unstoppable momentum makes him a formidable force.
**31. Rogue** Rogue has recently gained significant power upgrades, including the combined strength of Captain Marvel and Wonder Man. Additionally, she has developed precognitive abilities, allowing her to sense danger and foresee events.
**30. Valentin Correa, aka Ransom** Introduced in 2024, Ransom is a young mutant with a black hole for a heart, granting him superhuman strength. He emerged as one of the Outliers, mutants who were previously undetected.
**29. Invisible Woman** The Invisible Woman has evolved into one of the most powerful heroes in the Fantastic Four. Her ability to control light has expanded, allowing her to create intricate force fields and manipulate heat and sound.
**28. Captain Marvel** As the leader of the Avengers, Captain Marvel possesses the ability to absorb cosmic energy, enhancing her strength and speed. She is set to play a crucial role in upcoming storylines, including a potential connection to the Phoenix Force.
**27. Synch** Once a lesser-known hero, Synch has become one of the most powerful members of the X-Men. His ability to copy and summon the powers of enhanced beings has been amplified, allowing him to access god-level power, though it comes at a cost to his genetic structure.
**26. Agatha Harkness** Agatha Harkness, a seasoned witch, has been working to restore balance to chaos magic after the Scarlet Witch's actions. She has successfully created a new Darkhold and has proven herself as a formidable spellcaster, even against the Sorcerer Supreme.
This list highlights the dynamic nature of power within the Marvel Universe, where new characters can rise to prominence as others fall from grace. Fans can look forward to seeing how these characters evolve in future storylines.