14. Flash

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Barry Allen might not be your first point of call when it comes to powerful DC characters, but don’t underestimate Flash. While it’s true the costumed hero’s main gift is the ability to travel faster than the speed of thought, it is a power he can use in a variety of ways. Obviously, he can run super-fast, which is great, but his speed also enables him to time travel, which is neat. He also has the ability to absorb kinetic energy and shoot lightning bolts. He can speed read and shift his thoughts so quickly that his mind can’t be read. All in all, Flash has some of the strongest powers that make him a worthy addition to this list. 

15. The Spectre

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The Spectre is like the manifestation of God’s wrath. He has taken on the form of many different DC characters, including Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern, and has the abilities of God. The Spectre can manipulate time and space, has limitless strength, can control matter and energy, and can force those he is taking vengeance upon to do his bidding. He is almost indestructible, with his only weakness being magic. The Spectre can also be killed by the Spear of Destiny. 

He first appeared in More Fun Comics #52 in 1940 and has been an ever-present villain since. He became a key component of The New 52 revamp of the DC Universe in 2011, making his presence felt in Gotham. 

16. Michael Demiurgos

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The father of Elaine Belloc and brother of Lucifer Morningstar is a powerful being in his own right. Michael Demiurgos led the armies of Heaven against the uprising of Lucifer and his cronies. He is the one responsible for Lucifer being deported to Hell. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to enjoy the spoils of war as he was kidnapped by the fallen angel Sandalphon. He goes through a lot of shit–has a child, gets killed, and is resurrected–before eventually dying and passing his powers onto his daughter Belloc.