Since the 1930s, comic books have entertained hundreds of millions of people with their graphics, easy to read stories, and their inspirational and admired characters. Behind all the biggest superheroes, such as Batman, SpiderMan, the X-Men, and Superman there are multi-billion dollar companies that have dominated the comic book market for years.
Marvel Comics and DC Comics have fought each other for years, but occasionally the companies team up to create cross-realm battles, such as the Silver Surfer vs. Green Latern and Elektra vs. Catwoman. There are tons of differences between the two companies, which thrive competition, but there are also some very strong similarities. The main difference between Marvel and DC is the way the characters live in their respective universes. For example, Marvel characters normally struggle with internal forces, such as the Hulk with his temper and Spider-Man with his balance between being a superhero and his normal life.
Marvel does a good job at making these superheroes feel like normal people to us. Spider-Man has a daily struggle with being an anonymous superhero and then struggling to pay rent. They have very human like characteristics which makes us feel more connected to them. They normally second-guess themselves and wonder what they are doing with their lives. They are normal people who usually have some freak accident, such as radiation, a spider-bit or genetic mutation.
The settings for Marvel comics usually take place in common places and cities, such as New York City, Los Angeles, or Toronto. They put a more modern take in their comics that shows and relates with their fans.
On the other hand, DC Comics creates their characters with a more god-like persona, almost perfect in form and function. They are much closer to mythological heroes then actual, normal people. Their weaknesses come from within, such as Superman and his weakness to kryptonite and Batman, who is nearly useless without his utility belt.
The characters in the DC comics received their superpowers via magical means and they don't live in the real world, but instead live in places like Metropolis and Gotham City. Recently, the comics have gotten more into the adaptations and psychological means of the character, but for the most part, the DC fans appreciate the take and direction into which DC takes their characters.
Overall, it's definitely hard to say which company produces better characters, but one thing is for sure, both create awesome characters with great stories. Depending on various factors that describe your personality you could like either company or even both, but all I know is that each one has it's strengths and weaknesses. I love both Marvel Comics and DC Comics for different reasons, but both produce amazing comic books and movies.
Marvel Comics and DC Comics have fought each other for years, but occasionally the companies team up to create cross-realm battles, such as the Silver Surfer vs. Green Latern and Elektra vs. Catwoman. There are tons of differences between the two companies, which thrive competition, but there are also some very strong similarities. The main difference between Marvel and DC is the way the characters live in their respective universes. For example, Marvel characters normally struggle with internal forces, such as the Hulk with his temper and Spider-Man with his balance between being a superhero and his normal life.
Marvel does a good job at making these superheroes feel like normal people to us. Spider-Man has a daily struggle with being an anonymous superhero and then struggling to pay rent. They have very human like characteristics which makes us feel more connected to them. They normally second-guess themselves and wonder what they are doing with their lives. They are normal people who usually have some freak accident, such as radiation, a spider-bit or genetic mutation.
The settings for Marvel comics usually take place in common places and cities, such as New York City, Los Angeles, or Toronto. They put a more modern take in their comics that shows and relates with their fans.
On the other hand, DC Comics creates their characters with a more god-like persona, almost perfect in form and function. They are much closer to mythological heroes then actual, normal people. Their weaknesses come from within, such as Superman and his weakness to kryptonite and Batman, who is nearly useless without his utility belt.
The characters in the DC comics received their superpowers via magical means and they don't live in the real world, but instead live in places like Metropolis and Gotham City. Recently, the comics have gotten more into the adaptations and psychological means of the character, but for the most part, the DC fans appreciate the take and direction into which DC takes their characters.
Overall, it's definitely hard to say which company produces better characters, but one thing is for sure, both create awesome characters with great stories. Depending on various factors that describe your personality you could like either company or even both, but all I know is that each one has it's strengths and weaknesses. I love both Marvel Comics and DC Comics for different reasons, but both produce amazing comic books and movies.
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