Who Would Win: Monkey D. Luffy Against Famous Superheroes

Monkey D. Luffy has come a long way from his days as a hopeful rookie pirate. After mastering his Haki and Gear Five abilities, he is easily one of the strongest characters in anime. His rubber powers and fighting spirit make him a tough opponent for anyone. It is fun to think about how he would fare against some of the most iconic superheroes from Western comics.

Some heroes would likely struggle against Luffy. His immunity to blunt force makes him a natural counter to brawlers who rely on physical strength alone. However, other heroes possess powers like magic or reality warping that could put the Pirate King in a very difficult spot.

We put together a breakdown of eight specific superheroes. We look at who Luffy could knock out in a fight and which legends might be too much for him to handle. Check out the full comparison to see how your favorite Straw Hat holds up against the best of the comic book world.