The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification.
What it DOESN'T mean
This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. But the bigger the difference in Class is, the more obvious it is who'll win in a fight.
How is this calculated
( INT^1.3 + (STR*0.5 )^2 + (SPE*0.5)^2 + DUR^1.6 + (POW + (SPS*SPL))^2 + COM^1.8 ) ^ TIER
Super Power Score and Level
Every Super Power has a score (SPS) that is used to calculate the Class. Each Super Power also has 3 levels (SPL). The level is set when connecting that Super Power to a character. The level determines the final score, of the Super Power, being used in the calculation.
Comic name:Black panther (1998)#39
Since 1998 Black panther has unlocked so many latent abilities and significantly developed his suit. IDK why do people vote for Danny, There is no way he beats BP.
Although this is not the point. I've just read the plot of the comic, in the middle of the fight, the author, Christopher Priest says that Black Panther would have already won, if the opponent was normal iron fist, not his evil version from ''Power Man #119'', Far more destructive and demonstrative than the classic one.