Galactus is a cosmic entity whose power dwarfs even the Hulk's theoretically limitless strength.
The Hulk's strength is often described as limitless, but Galactus operates on a scale that makes physical strength nearly irrelevant. The Devourer of Worlds can manipulate matter, energy, and reality itself โ he does not need to overpower the Hulk physically because he can simply transmute him, teleport him, or drain his gamma radiation.
A well-fed Galactus would not even need to fight the Hulk in a conventional sense. He could alter the Hulk at a molecular level, remove the gamma radiation that powers him, or simply encase him in an unbreakable cosmic prison. The Power Cosmic is not just raw strength โ it is reality manipulation at a universal scale.
The Hulk has fought cosmic-level threats before, and his anger-fueled strength theoretically has no ceiling. In some extreme scenarios, World Breaker Hulk has demonstrated power approaching planetary levels. But even at his most enraged, the Hulk has never reached the tier where he could threaten a well-fed Galactus.
Galactus can manipulate matter and energy at a molecular level, meaning he does not need to outpunch the Hulk โ he can simply remove the gamma radiation or transmute him. The Power Cosmic operates on a scale physical strength cannot match.
The Hulk's strength has no theoretical limit, and his rage fuels exponential power growth. World Breaker Hulk has demonstrated planet-shaking feats, and in theory, given enough anger, the Hulk could reach any power level.
Galactus wins through cosmic hax that bypass the Hulk's physical power entirely. Even limitless strength cannot counter reality manipulation, molecular transmutation, and energy drainage on a universal scale.
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