- "Cosmic Converter Belt. Makes me as strong as twenty of you losers! Bummer, huh, guys?"
- ―Courtney Whitmore
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Superman demonstrating enhanced strength.
Enhanced strength refers to an individual's strength levels which are enhanced due to alternative stimuli. By definition, it is similar in function to superhuman strength, but with the added caveat that the enhanced strength levels are not part of an individual's regularly maintained abilities. Enhanced strength can vary in intensity, but at a minimum, it reflects an ability to lift and/or press a measured weight of material in excess of maximum human potential. There are also a wide range of devices such as exoskeletons, cybernetic components and power armors which may also elevate an individual's strength levels.
The most notable example of a being with enhanced strength is Superman. While Superman's strength levels are indeed superhuman, they are entirely dependent upon his environment. While Superman is operating within a planetary system that revolves around a yellow sun, Superman's strength, endurance and durability levels increase dramatically. However, if he is removed from such a system and can no longer process yellow ultraviolet radiation, then his strength levels diminish immensely. In such situations, Superman's strength levels are no greater than that of any other member of his race (Kryptonian). If he is exposed to red solar radiation, he is actually weakened greatly, and his strength level becomes less that of the average Kryptonian.
Characters with enhanced strength[]
| Name | Source |
|---|---|
| Carlos LaMuerto | Marvel Universe |
| Ian Nottingham | Witchblade |
| Kyle Richmond | Marvel Universe |
| Longshot | Marvel Universe |
| Stormfront | The Boys |
Items that provide enhanced strength[]
| Name | Source |
|---|---|
| Cosmic Converter Belt | DC Universe |
| Nega-Bands | Marvel Universe |
Appearances[]
Comics[]
- Doom Patrol 86 - Robotman and Rog the Robot.
- Star Wars: Bounty Hunters 7 - Beilert Valance's cyborg strength competes with 4-LOM's droid strength.
- Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. 10 - Cosmic Converter Belt lets Courtney Whitmore shrug off Dragon King's goons.