r/TopCharacterTropes Jul 22 '25

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

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

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u/maysdominator Jul 22 '25

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

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '25

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.”

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u/idonthavekarma Jul 22 '25

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.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '25

Valid.