Here are two staff writers’ takes on the same topic.

Marvel or D.C.? The number one question when talking about superheroes is just that. The answer could be either, however, there are a few things that set Marvel apart from its competitors. Now, what exactly are those things? 

While D.C. might have a few well-written characters like Green Lantern or Deathstroke, Marvel has many of its own that could top them, like Wolverine or Daredevil. DC has its fair share of magnificent and heartbreaking backstories, but Marvel has many more of its own. 

Batman’s saddening backstory and rise to heroism after the death of his parents draws many tears, but then again, so does Spiderman’s backstory when he could’ve chosen to be the hero he needed to be and saved his Uncle Ben; however when he fails to do so, Uncle Ben’s one famous quote sticks with him for life, “With great power comes great responsibility”, which sets the stage for the rest of his superhero legacy that so many people love and adore.

On top of this, there are very unique characters that come from Marvel that simply can’t be beaten. Characters like Deadpool, who is beloved by D.C. and Marvel fans alike, have impeccable timing and hilarious jokes that simply can’t be beaten by any of D.C’s productions.

However, backstories aren’t everything when it comes to the massive franchises of D.C. and Marvel. There are also the franchise’s movies. The movies, whether you like them or not, have shaped the way people today view their beloved superheroes. 

This is another area where Marvel yet again trumps the D.C. franchise. While numerous fans obsess over movies like the Dark Knight and The Joker, D.C.’s movies lack world-building and long storylines.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s writing is incredible, spanning over a decade and a half of writing, and an immaculate master plan has only kept bringing more and more fans to the theaters. The slow build-up to grand reveals of characters has kept viewers at the edges of their seats, begging for more. With these two areas absolutely dominated by Marvel, how can anyone say that D.C. is better? Marvel or D.C.? The number one question when talking about superheroes is just that. The answer could be either, however, there are a few things that set Marvel apart from its competitors. Now, what exactly are those things?  While D.C. might have a few well-written characters like Green Lantern or Deathstroke, Marvel has many of its own that could top them, like Wolverine or Daredevil. DC has its fair share of magnificent and heartbreaking backstories, but Marvel has many more of its own.  Batman’s saddening backstory and rise to heroism after the death of his parents draws many tears, but then again, so does Spiderman’s backstory when he could’ve chosen to be the hero he needed to be and saved his Uncle Ben; however when he fails to do so, Uncle Ben’s one famous quote sticks with him for life, “With great power comes great responsibility”, which sets the stage for the rest of his superhero legacy that so many people love and adore. On top of this, there are very unique characters that come from Marvel that simply can’t be beaten. Characters like Deadpool, who is beloved by D.C. and Marvel fans alike, have impeccable timing and hilarious jokes that simply can’t be beaten by any of D.C’s productions. However, backstories aren’t everything when it comes to the massive franchises of D.C. and Marvel. There are also the franchise’s movies. The movies, whether you like them or not, have shaped the way people today view their beloved superheroes.  This is another area where Marvel yet again trumps the D.C. franchise. While numerous fans obsess over movies like the Dark Knight and The Joker, D.C.’s movies lack world-building and long storylines. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s writing is incredible, spanning over a decade and a half of writing, and an immaculate master plan has only kept bringing more and more fans to the theaters. The slow build-up to grand reveals of characters has kept viewers at the edges of their seats, begging for more. With these two areas absolutely dominated by Marvel, how can anyone say that D.C. is better?

Simply put, DC has the most iconic superheroes of all time. 

Who is the most Iconic villain? Joker.

Who is the most Iconic sidekick? Robin.

Who is the most Iconic superhero of all time? Superman.

The list goes on and on. This is not only true for DC’s characters but their films, books and video games. DC has been at the forefront of everything in the superhero genre; they were one of the first publishing companies to have regularly appearing superheroes in the 1930s, Their shows like Batman helped to introduce a whole new generation of kids to superheroes in the 1960s, and finally, their movies from the 1980s such as Batman(1989) changed the way superhero movies were made. Without DC’s efforts in almost every aspect of the superhero game, Marvel would have accomplished nothing. Many point to Marvel’s ability to make a connected universe in a way that DC hasn’t before. Saying that Marvel is revolutionizing the industry is false as they are only standing on the groundwork that DC painstakingly laid for them. Many in addition point to Marvel’s success in making superhero culture mainstream. No other company has indeed had more success in making their movies successful, with modern MCU movies reaching enough box office successes to make it the highest-grossing franchise of all time. My argument is that Marvel injecting a bunch of fans into the superhero scene has done nothing but ruin it for the original fans. I was one of the biggest MCU fans in the world until my sister, who had never seen a Marvel movie before, said she wanted to see Infinity War with me. This was the start of the end for me; part of the thrill of watching a superhero movie is knowing that it is for people who actually appreciate the form of art. Without that, Superhero movies lose some of their magic as they become too mainstream. In the debate for who to pick in the DC and Marvel, there are two sides, one side built the superhero industry into a magical world where you can get lost in the world-building and learning characters’ backstories, and the other side tore it down and nearly killed it.