Superman is extraordinarily strong, with his strength depicted as comparable to gods in the DC Comics universe. His power varies depending on the storyline and era, but modern depictions show Superman capable of feats such as lifting entire continents, holding black holes, and sustaining superhuman punches. For example, his son Jon Kent, also a Superman, can send a 270-pound object into Earth's orbit with just a quarter of his strength, indicating Superman's potential to exert energy in the tens of billions of joules, vastly surpassing human capabilities by factors of millions.
Superman's strength has limits but can be considered nearly limitless when he is "supercharged" by solar energy. He can perform feats like bench-pressing the weight of the Earth for days and holding objects together with an energy field to prevent them from breaking apart. Notably, Superman's grip strength alone has been shown to contain a mini black hole capable of destroying entire solar systems, suggesting his physical power includes abilities beyond simple muscle strength.
Different versions of Superman, such as Superman One Million, are portrayed with even more immense power, often described as practically limitless due to vast solar energy absorption over extended periods. However, the mainstream Superman is still recognized as one of the strongest beings in the DC universe with the capability to move mountains, withstand massive explosions far beyond supernova power, and deliver punches with forces exceeding entire planetary destructions.
In summary, Superman's strength is depicted as god-like, massively surpassing normal human limits, with many feats that defy real-world physics, driven by his connection to solar energy. His strength ranges from moving massive terrestrial and celestial bodies to withstanding cosmic-level threats and energy.
