Jafar is considered one of the most powerful sorcerers in all of Disney (although Maleficent may dispute that). Still, despite all his power, he has been defeated a number of times. However, there’s no telling how he’d cope if inserted into the Marvel world.

There are so many heroes that would make short work of Jafar, and yet there are just as many that he could soundly defeat. Here are five Marvel heroes we think Jafar could beat and five that he just wouldn’t stand a chance against.

COULDN’T: DOCTOR STRANGE

Doctor Strange is considered the master of the mystic arts and has held the title of Sorcerer Supreme a number of times. Jafar is not nearly as powerful as Strange, and so it is unlikely that he could best him in battle; especially due to his limited experience.

Strange has faced threats that Jafar couldn’t even dream of. Even the most basic hex would probably best Jafar when he’s up against such a power level. The only thing that could weaken Strange is if he is facing magic he has never encountered before.

COULD: SPIDER-MAN

Spider-Man doesn’t do very well against magic. What’s worse is that Jafar is a manipulator, and Peter can very easily be manipulated. Perhaps it’s the quirky charm or strong intelligence, but Jafar has a way with words that can cause utmost damage.

What’s more, if Jafar found out Spidey’s real identity, he could use this to his advantage much more than with other heroes. Sure, Spider-Man is strong, agile and quick-witted, but Jafar may have an unexpected edge if the two were to come to blows.

COULDN’T: WOLVERINE

No matter what you do to Wolverine, he can keep on getting up and moving forward. While he can be broken, he can never be bested. Jafar would never have encountered anyone like him. The claws alone would catch the villain completely off guard.

Not only that, but even if Jafar came close to killing Logan, it wouldn’t matter. There’s no magic in Jafar’s repertoire that would be able to prepare him for a mutant with a healing factor. Wolverine could play the long game and ultimately win.

COULD: IRON MAN

Another hero who really doesn’t do well with magic is Iron Man. Tony Stark is a futurist, and thinks that science and technology can explain everything. Yet, magic seems like it’s out of the realms of possibility despite encountering his it many times.

There seems to be no laws to the way Jafar’s magic actually functions,, so Stark would not have seen anything quite like this. The Iron Man armor could be rendered next to useless if the evil sorcerer wanted to weaken the playboy philanthropist quickly.

COULDN’T: CAPTAIN AMERICA

Heart, wise tactics and strong willpower can go a long way in a fight. Aladdin beat Jafar through wit and heart, and Steve Rogers could do exactly the same thing. Captain America may be phased by the magic he faces, but that won’t stop him.

The super soldier has a lot of physical attributes that could help to take down the villain. But that’s not what will aid the Captain most in battle. Rogers will have to rely on his own personal talents to truly defeat the mad wizard.

COULD: BLACK WIDOW

Black Widow is another hero who brings strong tactical manoeuvres to the battle. But while she’d have a few tricks up her sleeves to use against Jafar, she’d primarily rely on technological gadgets and hand-to–hand combat. This would be her downfall.

Though she is a talented fighter, Widow would not be able to get close to Jafar. Unlike Cap’s trust shield, Natasha’s tech would be heavily affected by the magic, as Stark’s would have been before her. She’d put up a good fight but finally fall.

COULDN’T: CAPTAIN MARVEL

Captain Marvel just can’t be overpowered by sorcery. It’s not out of the realms of her experience due to alien technology sometimes becoming so advanced that it seems like a form of magic. But the Captain is too quick and powerful for Jafar.

She’d run right through him in the blink of an eye, and even if she was put into some sort of trap she’d be able to break free after a moment. It’s likely that it would be nearly impossible to slow her down, and Jafar would struggle in the pressure of the situation.

COULD: HAWKEYE

Hawkeye would experience many of the same problems as Black Widow. What could benefit him is that his weapons work from a longer range. However, we could totally see an arrow slowly flying towards Jafar before it turns into a snake or something similar.

Clint has never coped well with magic. In fact, the villain who probably did the most damage to him was Loki, after he brainwashed him. It’s clear that Jafar could achieve similar results, and so Clint should probably try to stay away from this fight and stick to less magical villains.

COULDN’T: JESSICA JONES

Jessica Jones has one of the strongest minds of any hero. After her battles with the Purple Man, she is stronger than ever. Not only is she gifted with a number of abilities, but her mental strength could be the key to her victory.

Her flight would probably be a big advantage as well when facing Jafar. She’d take him by surprise considering she doesn’t exactly dress like a superhero. Underestimating her at every turn would absolutely lead to the defeat of this sorcerer.

COULD: THOR

There’s a number of DC and Disney crossovers we’d love to see, but this Marvel and Disney fight is at the top of our list. Thor and Jafar feel like natural enemies already, perhaps due to both of their mythical backgrounds.

The magic element would definitely lead to Thor’s defeat. His brother Loki manages to best Thor over and over again, through tricks and sorcery. Jafar could use these same methods to turn Thor’s brawn against him and win the day.