When people think of the most powerful Avengers, the names that usually come to mind are the obvious ones: Thor, Hulk, Captain Marvel, or Scarlet Witch. However, every so often, Marvel Comics drops a reminder that one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes has been quietly sitting in the background.
He is carrying strength that rivals and sometimes surpasses the heavyweights. That hero is Vision, the android Avenger whose power is often downplayed despite being extraordinary.
Vision Took Down Zombified Ben Grimm With One Punch
In Avengers #30, Vision steps into the spotlight during a chaotic battle with zombified versions of Marvel icons. While the entire issue is packed with mayhem, it’s one panel in particular that reasserts Vision’s true place in Marvel’s hierarchy. With a single, devastating punch, Vision shatters the jaw of a zombified version of Ben Grimm, the Thing of the Fantastic Four. For longtime fans, this was a reminder: Vision has been underestimated for far too long.
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The Thing isn’t just another hero. He’s widely recognized as one of Marvel’s most durable and physically powerful characters. He is a figure who has gone toe-to-toe with Hulk and lived to tell the tale. The fact that Vision is able to incapacitate even a zombified version of him with one perfectly placed punch shows just how lethal the android can be when his power is fully unleashed. What’s fascinating about Vision’s portrayal here is how unceremonious the moment is.
Amid the carnage of heroes battling their undead counterparts, his strike lands in just a single panel. There’s no fanfare or dramatic buildup. This is something that has happened time and again throughout Vision’s history. While he’s played a pivotal role in countless battles, from helping to take down Ultron to saving the Avengers on multiple occasions, he rarely gets the spotlight as one of the “true heavy hitters.”
Instead, he’s often written as the thoughtful tactician or the tragic figure torn between his humanity and his machine nature. However, moments like this prove he’s far more than just the team’s quiet soul. He’s a powerhouse hiding in plain sight. Part of the reason Vision’s power is so frequently overlooked is that Marvel itself has had to restrain him. However, when he is unleashed, the results are unforgettable.
Why Fans Should Rethink Vision’s Place Among The Avengers
Vision’s quiet demeanor has always made him the type of character who can be overlooked. He isn’t flashy or godly like the other Avengers. Instead, he embodies precision, intellect, and controlled force, qualities that don’t always grab headlines but are invaluable in battle. The moment in Avengers #30 is especially significant as the character approaches his 60th anniversary.
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Since debuting in 1968, Vision has been central to some of the Avengers’ greatest stories. He often acts as the team’s moral compass as well as its secret weapon. Yet, even now, fans sometimes forget that he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Marvel’s greatest champions. This is why his punch against zombie Thing feels almost symbolic. It’s Marvel’s way of reminding readers not to relegate Vision to the sidelines.
If he can take down one of Marvel’s toughest bruisers with a single blow, what does that say about his true ranking among Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? As the Avengers franchise evolves, especially with younger generations of heroes joining the team, moments like this invite readers to revisit the legacy characters with fresh eyes. Vision may not always demand attention, but he’s the kind of hero whose importance becomes undeniable in moments of crisis.
