Can Scarlet Witch‘s Chaos Magic Overwhelm the Man of Steel?

The Sorceress Supreme vs The Last Son of Krypton

In an alternate comic crossover event, two of the most powerful heroes in their respective universes clash – the Scarlet Witch from Marvel‘s Avengers, wielder of probability-altering Chaos Magic, and Superman from DC Comics, the Man of Steel with nearly unmatched strength and invulnerability. But can Wanda Maximoff defeat even the mighty Last Son of Krypton himself? According to my expert analysis of their powers and abilities across comic lore, Scarlet Witch at the height of her reality-warping madness could plausibly overwhelm Superman, though he should never be underestimated.

Before delving into the matchup, let‘s review the awe-inspiring abilities of these iconic heroes in their base levels and max power-ups.

Scarlet Witch‘s Powers and Abilities

• Chaos Magic – manipulate probability, warp reality
• Hex Bolts, Energy Blasts
• Force Fields
• Telekinesis
• Telepathy
• Resurrection
• Cross-dimensional travel

Scarlet Witch‘s Feats

• Altered the entire Marvel Universe ("House of M" Storyline)
• Defeated Celestials
• Potential to utilize magic from Eldritch gods like Chthon

Superman‘s Powers and Abilities

• Solar Energy Absorption
• Super Strength
• Invulnerability
• Super Speed
• Flight
• Heat Vision
• Freeze Breath

Superman‘s Feats

• Lifted infinity
• Survived supernovas
• Defeated cosmic villains like Darkseid
• Fought magical beings from 5th Dimension

So both heroes are undisputed titans in their home universe when at maximum power. But how would they fare in battle with each other?

Advantage – Scarlet Witch‘s Reality Warping

Scarlet Witch‘s mastery over chaos magic and probability manipulation gives her a key advantage against even the Man of Steel might. By simply muttering a phrase in her Eastern European accent, she could unleash a hex bolt altering the probability that Superman‘s cells lose their solar charge all at once, negating his invulnerability. Or she could entrap him in an illusion while she launches transmutation spells to turn him into a harmless mortal.

As the Marvel wiki documents, at Scarlet Witch‘s peak chaos magic utilization in the Avengers Disassembled event, she was able to rewrite the entire Marvel Universe into the House of M storyline where mutants ruled humans and the Avengers never existed. If Wanda lost control of her sanity and her magic reached these unpredictable levels, she could overwhelm even Superman before he knew what reality-shattering spell was launched at him. Already unstable from personal trauma, the passion of an epic battle could push Wanda over the edge into full magical madness.

Some Comic Vine forum fans have argued Superman‘s vulnerability to magic could allow Scarlet Witch to defeat him rather easily, as her transmutation abilities could turn him into a weak being that she then destroys. However, this likely underestimates Superman‘s speed and combat capability – a blitz attack before Wanda reacts could allow him to take her down. So the fight would be closer than it appears on abilities alone.

Advantage – Superman‘s Invulnerability and Super Speed

While Scarlet Witch has probability-manipulation abilities that could defeat the Man of Tomorrow as outlined above, the question is whether she could activate them before Superman speed blitzes her. Given he can move faster than light and she has human reflexes, Superman could defeat Wanda before she finishes an incantation if he aimed to incapacitate her immediately.

Additionally, Superman has fought and defeated various magical villains in DC canon, including 5th dimensional imp Mxylptk. So he has experience countering reality manipulation hax, and his invulnerability has withstood molecular tranmutation attempts in some cases. If Superman sundipped in the Sun to maximize his power before the fight, his boosted stats could enhance his resistance enough to withstand Wanda‘s spells.

Overall, Superman‘s path to victory relies on speed blitzing and resisting Wanda‘s chaos magic onslaught through invulnerability, willpower, and magic resistance honed over years of battles. If he doesn‘t give her time to process the fight and launch reality-warping hex bolts in response, his physical might and combat skill could score a win before Scarlet Witch‘s hax fully kick in.

Final Verdict – Close Battle But Advantage Scarlet Witch

Given the iconic heroes‘ vast powers and inconsistent comic book depictions, the Scarlet Witch vs Superman matchup is too close to definitively declare a certain winner. Either could score a victory depending on the circumstances. However, weighing their overall power levels and histories, I believe Wanda Maximoff holds a crucial advantage with her chaos magic capable of exceeding Superman‘s vaunted defenses if she unleashes it unrestrained. Scarlet Witch at peak madness wins this epic crossover clash 6 times out of 10 over the Man of Steel through attrition if not a quick reality-shattering strike. Superman‘s best chance lies in ending the fight before Wanda‘s hexes begin cascading. But should she withstand his opening blitz, her ever-escalating spells could turn probability itself against the last Kryptonian. Let the magical mayhem commence!

Scarlet Witch vs Superman Power Stats Comparison

Stats per Superherodb.com

So in summary, while the Man of Steel outpunches Scarlet Witch in physical might, her reality-warping chaos magic spells give her the crucial edge in mystic energy projection that could ultimately overwhelm his defenses if she launches her hex bolts without restraint. Let me know in the comments who you think wins this battle royale of comic titans!