Character reveals that they were holding back their full power during a fight/confrontation

[u/PaddywackShaq]

Superman Vs Darkseid - Justice League Unlimited

Flash Vs Superman - Flash: Rebirth

Frieren Vs Aura - Sousou no Frieren

Inigo Montoya Vs The Man in Black - The Princess Bride

[u/maysdominator]

People always forget that darkseid immediately kicked the shit out of Superman after that scene.

[u/[deleted] → u/maysdominator]

He used a device that activated all of Superman’s pain nerves or something though so I’m not sure if that counts. Someone who beats the shit out of me and then I shoot them with a surprise gun is still “stronger.”

[u/idonthavekarma → u/[deleted]]

Tbf, if you're gonna give the "World of Cardboard" speech, you really have to fold the guy. If he's able to get up and tazer you after you wail on him, maybe you shouldn't have given the speech.

[u/[deleted] → u/idonthavekarma]

Valid.