History TheRival / ComicBooks

*** The ComicBook/{{Juggernaut}} is also shown to have a rivalry with the Hulk, and a noticeably bitter one at that. Like most rivalries between Hulk and another character, both believe themselves to be the strongest and want to ''prove'' it.

** Nakamura Koji was Katsuichi's most serious rival. Koji started as an arrogant instructor for the series BigBad, and he faced Katsuichi in a duel. Katsuichi beat him three times and humiliated him, but Koji learned from his mistakes grew humble and trained for a rematch. He started as an UnknownRival to Katsuichi who'd faced many people like him; up until Koji defeated Usagi himself and used him as a messenger to demand a rematch from Katsuichi. The 17th volume is dedicated to their duel.

* ''ComicBook/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'': As a descendant of the Hyrule Knights, Roam too is eligible to be the prophesied hero destined to stop the Great Cataclysm. This puts him at odds with Link, as Roam considers him to be too incompetent be the Legendary Hero.

** The relationship between ComicBook/SheHulk and [[ComicBook/BettyRoss Red She-Hulk]] has progressed into this.

*** The ''ComicBook/{{Juggernaut}}'' is also shown to have a rivalry with the Hulk, and a noticeably bitter one at that. Like most rivalries between Hulk and another character, both believe themselves to be the strongest and want to ''prove'' it.

*** The ''ComicBook/{{Juggernaut}} is also shown to have a rivalry with the Hulk, and a noticeably bitter one at that. Like most rivalries between Hulk and another character, both believe themselves to be the strongest and want to ''prove'' it.

** [[ComicBook/FantasticFour The Thing]] is generally portrayed as this when fighting [[Comicbook/IncredibleHulk Hulk]].
** ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} is also seen as Hulk's rival. That's probably because Wolverine debuted in Hulk's book.
** Namor the ComicBook/SubMariner and the Hulk were both mainly used as [[DesignatedAntagonist obstacles for heroes]] in early comics, which may be why writers decided to pit them against each other. Hulk hates Namor's rudeness and arrogance and Namor hates Hulk's childish behavior and stupidity. The rivalry remained even when they were on the same team. Admittedly thanks to their time on the Defenders they act more like squabbling siblings as opposed to actually trying to kill each other.
** ComicBook/{{Thor}} and Hulk have a long history of coming to blows with each other, with Thor's strength explicitly matching and rivaling his. Whether it's a friendly rivalry or a hostile one depends on what mood the Hulk is in (or whose side he's on).
** The Juggernaut is also shown to have a rivalry with the Hulk, and a noticeably bitter one at that. Like most rivalries between Hulk and another character, both believe themselves to be the strongest and want to ''prove'' it.

* ''ComicBook/{{Chassis}}'': Chassis' two main rivals on the Aero-Run circuit are Covergirl and Sabotage. Both are extremely ruthless and willing to whatever it takes to win, regardless of the risk to themselves or others. In Sabotage's case, this extends to outright cheating.

* ''Franchise/{{DCU}}'':
** One of the hallmarks of ''ComicBook/SupermanBatman'' comic book series is that the titular characters are ideological rivals and the reader is treated to their differing opinions of the same event. For example, where Superman sees the discovery of [[Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} Kara]] as a love story (finding a long lost family member) Batman believes finding another Kryptonian is a detective story (is she really the noble person she is claiming to be, or is she hiding something?). While both have very different opinions, they generally respect each others beliefs due to their superficially different, but [[MyParentsAreDead surprisingly]] [[DeathByOriginStory similar origins]].

*** As Robin, he was rather competitive with his predecessor, [[ComicBook/{{Nightwing}} Dick Grayson]]. Though it was more of a one-sided rivarly, since Dick feels/felt friendlier towards Jason.
*** Damian Wayne outright declares [[ComicBook/RobinSeries Tim Drake]] is his rival for Batman's approval. Tim (while less hammy about it) feels the same way towards Damian.

** Namor the ComicBook/SubMariner and the Hulk were both mainly used as obstacles for heroes in early comics, which may be why writers decided to pit them against each other. Hulk hates Namor's rudeness and arrogance and Namor hates Hulk's childish behavior and stupidity. The rivalry remained even when they were on the same team. Admittedly thanks to their time on the Defenders they act more like squabbling siblings as opposed to actually trying to kill each other.

** Namor the ComicBook/SubMariner and the Hulk were both mainly used as [[DesignatedAntagonist obstacles for heroes]] in early comics, which may be why writers decided to pit them against each other. Hulk hates Namor's rudeness and arrogance and Namor hates Hulk's childish behavior and stupidity. The rivalry remained even when they were on the same team. Admittedly thanks to their time on the Defenders they act more like squabbling siblings as opposed to actually trying to kill each other.

* ''ComicBook/{{Chassis}}'': Chassis' two main rivals on the Aero-Run circuit are Covergirl and Sabotage. Both are extremely ruthless and willing to whatever it takes to win, regardless of the risk to themselves or others. In Sabotage's case, this extends to outright cheating.
* ''ComicBook/{{Cubitus}}'': Cubitus and Sénéchal.
* ''ComicBook/DeKiekeboes'': Marcel Kiekeboe and Leon Van Der Neffe often try to get even or the better of each other.
* ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse:
** Donald Duck and Gladstone Gander often try to catch the interest of Daisy Duck. Donald himself also has rivalry going on with Neighbour Jones.
** Scrooge [=McDuck's=] main financial rival is Flintheart Glomgold, [[AlwaysSecondBest second-richest duck in the world]].
* The titular band and The Misfits become rivals in ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHologramsIDW'' after the former outstages the latter. They're in two different genres of music (pop vs metal) but they often butt heads. Two members of the band are [[DatingCatwoman dating]] but it doesn't stop them from getting angry at the others bandmates.
* The eponymous ''ComicBook/KatyKeene'' had Gloria and Lucki.
* ''ComicBook/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'': As a descendant of the Hyrule Knights, Roam too is eligible to be the prophesied hero destined to stop the Great Cataclysm. This puts him at odds with Link, as Roam considers him to be too incompetent be the Legendary Hero.
* ''ComicBook/LeonardLeGenie'': Léonard and the Great Albert are rival professors/inventors.
* Book 3 of ''ComicBook/LesLegendaires'' introduce a group of hero named the [[PowerTrio Fabulous]] (consisting in asian-like swordman [[TheLeader Michi-Gan]], [[LastOfHisKind Comanshawas]] warrior [[TheStoic Shaki]] and Michi-Gan's foster daughter [[ChildProdigy Toopie]]) who started out as this to the [[TheProtagonist Legendaries]]. Notably, while the Fabulous displayed the typical jerkass rival attitude toward the Legendaries at the beginning, it was arguably justified: not only were the Legendaries at this point still [[HeroWithBadPublicity blamed by everyone]] for [[NiceJobBreakingItHero the Jovenia Incident]], but the Fabulous also reproached the Legendaries to have disbanded for two years in reaction to the blame, thus not being there when Alysia needed them ([[ThePaladin Danael]] later admits they were right on this point). On the other hand, the Fabulous placing themselves as replacement to the Legendaries while calling them outdated and constantly criticizing them didn't really made them easy to sympathise with at first. After the two teams were forced to collaborate, they eventually developped mutual respect, and are in good relationship in the following books.

** [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]] is generally portrayed as this when fighting Franchise/{{Superman}}.

** Scrooge [=McDuck's=] main financial rival is Flintheart Glimgold, [[AlwaysSecondBest second-richest duck in the world]].

* The titular band and The Misfits become rivals in ''ComicBook/JemAndTheHolograms'' after the former outstages the latter. They're in two different genres of music (pop vs metal) but they often butt heads. Two members of the band are [[DatingCatwoman dating]] but it doesn't stop them from getting angry at the others bandmates.

* ''ComicStrip/{{Nero}}'': Madam Nero and Madam Pheip.

** ComicBook/{{Artemis}} started out as ComicBook/WonderWoman's rival and even acted as her AntiHeroSubstitute for a time following the events of ''ComicBook/TheContest'', but their relationship gradually changed to become a one of friendship and loyalty.

** The Juggernaut is also shown to have a rivaly with the Hulk, and a noticeably bitter one at that. Like most rivalries between Hulk and another character, both believe themselves to be the strongest and want to ''prove'' it.

** ComicBook/{{Thor}} and Hulk have a long history of coming to blows with each other, with Thor being one of the few characters whose strength matches and rivals Hulk's. Whether it's a friendly rivalry or a hostile one depends on what mood Hulk is in (or whose side he's on).

** ComicBook/{{Thor}} and Hulk have a long history of coming to blows with each other on occasion, with Thor being one of the few characters whose strength matches and rivals Hulk's. Whether it's a friendly rivalry or a hostile one depends on what mood Hulk is in (or whose side he's on).

** ComicBook/Thor and Hulk have a long history of coming to blows with each other on occasion, with Thor being one of the few characters whose strength matches and rivals Hulk's. Whether it's a friendly rivalry or a hostile one depends on what mood Hulk is in (or whose side he's on).

*** Jason Todd sees entire Batman Family as his Rivals. Most his plots are primarily based off of his desire to prove he's better. He constantly says that his aim to be a better Batman than Bruce Wayne ever was.
*** As Robin, he was rather competitive with his predecessor, Dick Grayson. Though it was more of a one-sided rivarly, since Dick feels/felt friendlier towards Jason.
*** Damian Wayne outright declares Tim Drake is his rival for Batman's approval. Tim (while less hammy about it) feels the same way towards Damian.

** Donald Duck and Gladstone Gander often try to conquer the interest of Daisy Duck. Donald himself also has rivalry going on with Neighbour Jones.