Marvel Comics recently opened up its ever-expanding multiverse even more with the launch of an all-new Ultimate Universe (aka Earth-6160). This version is completely different from the original Ultimate Universe of Earth-1610, though the two are connected in a most diabolical way. The Maker (aka the evil Reed Richards from Earth-1610) traveled to Earth-6160 and used time travel to mold it to his liking. The result is a new continuity rife with exciting stories and powerful heroes. However, some heroes are certainly stronger than others.

While the Maker himself is arguably the most powerful person in the new Ultimate Universe (and definitely the most devious), hes neither a hero nor is he even from Earth-6160 at all. Therefore, the Maker is exempt from consideration. However, that still leaves plenty of heroes who were created as a direct result of the Makers meddling, and plenty more who were created in spite of it.