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Superman’s Only Weakness Revealed: Cheetah’s Magic Power

Superman’s invulnerability has long been challenged by Kryptonite and magic, but a lesser‑known foe has recently proven to be the most dangerous. In a recent DC‑Sonic crossover, Barbara Minerva - better known as the Cheetah - used her magic‑infused claws to wound Supergirl before being stopped by Krypto, illustrating how her powers bypass the Kryptonian’s solar‑based strength. Minerva’s connection to the plant‑god Urzkartaga grants her limitless strength and a magical edge that can even kill Superman. Earlier comics have shown the Cheetah overpowering the Man of Steel, most notably in a 2001 Wonder Woman issue where she lifted a defeated Superman. The character’s speed, combined with her magic, makes her a unique threat that has rarely been explored in mainstream DC storylines. While Superman’s usual weakness to Kryptonite remains well‑known, the Cheetah’s magic offers a fresh, narrative‑rich vulnerability that could reshape future battles. This revelation underscores the depth of DC’s villain roster and the ongoing evolution of Superman’s challenges.

· Screen Rant

The essential points

  1. 01Cheetah’s magic claws can bypass Superman’s solar‑based invulnerability, a threat rarely explored in mainstream DC stories.
  2. 02In a recent DC‑Sonic crossover, Barbara Minerva wounded Supergirl with her magic‑infused claws before being stopped by Krypto.
  3. 03Minerva’s bond with the plant‑god Urzkartaga grants her limitless strength and a magical edge capable of killing Superman.
  4. 04Past comics, such as a 2001 Wonder Woman issue, depict the Cheetah overpowering Superman, highlighting her unique threat level.
The full brief

Superman’s invulnerability has long been challenged by Kryptonite and magic, but a lesser‑known foe has recently proven to be the most dangerous. In a recent DC‑Sonic crossover, Barbara Minerva - better known as the Cheetah - used her magic‑infused claws to wound Supergirl before being stopped by Krypto, illustrating how her powers bypass the Kryptonian’s solar‑based strength. Minerva’s connection to the plant‑god Urzkartaga grants her limitless strength and a magical edge that can even kill Superman.

Earlier comics have shown the Cheetah overpowering the Man of Steel, most notably in a 2001 Wonder Woman issue where she lifted a defeated Superman. The character’s speed, combined with her magic, makes her a unique threat that has rarely been explored in mainstream DC storylines. While Superman’s usual weakness to Kryptonite remains well‑known, the Cheetah’s magic offers a fresh, narrative‑rich vulnerability that could reshape future battles.

This revelation underscores the depth of DC’s villain roster and the ongoing evolution of Superman’s challenges.