Superman is among the most powerful beings in the DC canon, but at least six heroes, like The Spectre, Orion, and Doctor Manhattan, far surpass him.
There's zero question in anyone's mind that Superman is, without a doubt, one of the greatest and strongest superheroes ever created. It seems like every year, the world gets to see a new power added to the hero's long catalog of already existing—sometimes absolutely unnecessary—super abilities, which has led to him being considered one of the strongest fictional characters out there who isn't an omnipotent being. Superman is the real deal, and billions of people will come to bat to defend that.
