RealTalkAJ

A Marvel character that I’m saying could beat Goku is Iron Man. He is the leader of the Avengers and could get the greatest fighters of the galaxy to put hands on Goku. You have to recognize that you’re dealing with the smartest person who ever lived arguably. And understanding his personality should reveal who’s more likely to go with the deadliest form of combat first.

Iron Man

When all you have to do is make a call

Iron Man’s power isn’t limited to the suit on his back.

He’s got the Avengers at his disposal.

All it takes is one call.

Tony Stark could summon reinforcements like Thor and Hulk.

Both of whom rival Goku in raw strength and power.

That’s being generous only mentioning those two.

There’s plenty more Marvel heavy-hitters who would gladly stand alongside Stark in a fight.

The truth is “Goku’s greatest strength has always been his ability to train harder and push past his limits” but even he would struggle against coordinated attacks from multiple god-tier heroes.

Iron Man wouldn’t hesitate to lean on his allies.

That’s what gives him a realistic edge in this showdown.

You’re dealing with possibly the smartest person who ever lived

Goku thrives in direct combat but Iron Man does in preparation.

Stark’s intelligence allows him to fully analyze his enemies.

From there he can build countermeasures.

And adapt on the fly.

We’ve seen him engineer solutions against alien armies and world-ending threats.

He’s even built contingencies against his fellow Avengers.

Stark could design suits or weapons specifically targeting Saiyan vulnerabilities.

Obviously that’s trouble for Goku.

He could build tech that absorbs energy.

Gravity manipulation.

Even bio-scanners like the scouters to predict Goku’s attacks.

Goku’s a master fighter but Stark is a master innovator.

This intelligence can be the deciding factor when raw power isn’t enough.

He’s undeniable with how well he does his thing.

Being first to go for a lethal move in combat

Another overlooked factor is mindset.

Goku is known for holding back in fights.

He’s repeatedly let opponents power up or reveal their true potential before he goes all out.

Iron Man’s different.

He wouldn’t hesitate to strike first with lethal intent.

Stark’s personality suggests what he would do against Goku.

He would use lethal force against Goku immediately if he saw him as real threat.

A missile barrage.

Energy beams.

Even calling in orbital strikes could be an option.

That difference in approach could be what tips the scales.

Goku might play the game to where it’s dragged out for enjoying the fight.

But Iron Man would end it before it even begins.