How Powerful Would Ben 10 Be in the Marvel Comics?

Imagine the spectacle of the Beyonders, the one above all Krytopian Mr. Mxyzptlk, and the plethora of entities and gods from DC seamlessly integrated into the Omnitrix's versatile arsenal. It’s almost too incredible to fathom. Ben, an average kid with extraordinary powers, would fit perfectly in such a universe where limitless potential thrives. However, his power would heavily depend on the intelligence of Azmuth, the creator of the Omnitrix, and the Omnitrix's capacity to assimilate godly DNA. This article delves into the potential of Ben 10's power in a Marvel setting.

Azmuth's Intelligence and Omnitrix Capacity

Azmuth, a highly intelligent alien, crafted the Omnitrix, a device capable of transforming Ben 10 into various species. While Azmuth’s intelligence might be considered universal, not multiversal, his creations would still be bound by the limitations of their source. In the Marvel Comics, where powers are highly individual and unique, the Omnitrix's potential may prove limited. Azmuth, in a Marvel context, would be comparable to the Guardians, a group of spacefaring protectors with their own set of skills.

Ben 10’s Power Level in the Marvel Universe

Without access to universal cosmic energies or symbiots, Ben 10's power level would be markedly different from his origin universe. Initially, he would start at a mid-level hero stage, akin to the Fantastic Four or Iron Man for Marvel, or Teen Titans for DC. His basic alien forms, while impressive, would not come close to the overwhelmingly powerful entities like Superman or Thor.

Transformations and Power Levels

Beyond the basics, Ben 10 has the ability to transform into alien god races like Asgardians, Kryptonians, and New Gods. However, he would be unable to transform into beings such as Galactus, the Eternals, Eternity, the Living Tribunal, and other cosmic entities. The best transformations for him would be the Asgardian Borr, a skyfather-level ancient being. With the Ultimatrix, which amplifies his power beyond its original limits, he could access untold power.

His second most potent transformation would be into Rao, the god of Krypton. This transformation would provide him with an immense boost in power. His power would further increase with transformations into Fermus or Martian Manhunter, Plyos or Blastar (not Annihilus, as Blastar has internal amplification rather than external). The rest of his transformations, while useful, would not compare to these god-like entities.

Ultimatrix Power Amplification

The Ultimatrix, with its ability to enhance Ben 10's power, provides a significant advantage. For instance, Echo, one of the Ultimatrix’s aliens, has shown incredible power, even over Kevin, who flew to another universe. While the exact limits of the Ultimatrix are not fully definitive, its potential to amplify Ben's power to skyfather levels, or even higher, cannot be overstated.

Conclusion

Ben 10 would possess a decent level of power with his own aliens, potentially reaching strength levels significantly higher, depending on the race he scans. If he were to access transformations like Borr or Rao, his power would be absolutely insane. However, transforming into highly power entities such as the Beyonders and Celestials would be impossible, as they do not originate from the same multiverse. Finally, the true extent of the power Ben obtains with the Ultimatrix in a Marvel universe would depend on the specific cosmic entity he manages to access.

Overall, Ben 10's journey in the Marvel universe would be intriguing but fraught with challenges. His potential is vast, yet it would be limited by the unique and highly individual nature of powers in the Marvel setting.