DC or Marvel? - VGF

Smarmy Vent · 04-24-2008, 07:29 PM

DC all the way, mang.

MUSHMAN · 04-24-2008, 07:35 PM

DC's got Batman

SephirothKirby · 04-24-2008, 07:38 PM

If forced to pick, Marvel.

**Crazyswordsman** · 04-24-2008, 07:47 PM

Marvel, because they have the "What If" series, which I really like. -CSM

**Wyborn** · 04-24-2008, 07:51 PM

Does "DC" include the Vertigo label?

Jace Mario · 04-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Marvel. I never really read DC comics.

I can't wait until Joker posts in this topic.

**Booyakasha** · 04-24-2008, 08:43 PM

^^I'd say so. Gives DC 'Preacher'--makes things a little more even.

I'm still saying Marvel, though. What can I say? Marvel makes 'Punisher MAX', which is about the best damn series I've ever even heard of. Add to that all the other Marvel crap I've been reading for decades, and DC can't compete.

Oh, and anyone who mocks Dark Horse shames his father and his father's father. Be warned.

**Wyborn** · 04-24-2008, 09:33 PM

Boo, that also gives DC Sandman and Swamp Thing. If we include Vertigo, it's not even a contest.

**Booyakasha** · 04-24-2008, 09:37 PM

I could never get into 'Sandman'. Too cerebral for me. I read one of them because a friend was raving about it, and...well, suffice to say, it wasn't really my scene.

**Wyborn** · 04-24-2008, 09:39 PM

What, really? Huh.

Well, it also gives them practically every story Alan Moore ever printed in comics. That's pretty fly!

I sure do like the new Dark Tower series, though.

**Booyakasha** · 04-24-2008, 09:45 PM

I'm not Alan Moore's biggest fan, to be honest. And I'd probably be more impressed by 'Dark Tower' if I hadn't read the books first.

**Wyborn** · 04-24-2008, 09:53 PM

I did read the books first, and I know what's right and what ain't, but I'm impressed by how well they communicate visually the horror of certain elements of that books. Charyou tree, and all.

Not to say I buy that line about them being better than the books. That does not fly.

**Booyakasha** · 04-24-2008, 09:58 PM

Yeah. I didn't buy the books, but the art was there, and I'd be lying if I said the fight with Cort wasn't the cat's pajamas.

[EDIT: I'm revising my earlier statement about Dark Horse--anyone who mocks DH has forgotten the face of his father. Snap. Told.]

Metal Man · 04-24-2008, 10:05 PM

Marvel--DC's got some really loopy junk in the old comic books.

Plus, Superman is a dick.

Parts Man · 04-25-2008, 12:42 PM

I'm kind of torn. Like it's been posted, DC has Batman, and there are very few characters that can rival the depth of Batman's character and story. I mean, the guy's written as just a regular human with money, skills, and wit - which he uses to battle bad guys far beyond his strength and power. I'd rather see that than the beefcake superpower who can never be beaten.

Then again, Marvel has the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man (whom aside from the crazy clone saga, and trying to get rid of Mary Jane - which they finally managed to do

-) were also deep characters. Even though they have superpowers, the creators and writers made a good call on making them painfully human. Though what I'd like to see in the comics nowadays is a truly virtuous hero - THAT would be a breath of fresh air in todays culture with its blurred lines of justice and morality.

That said, given the chance I'd choose Marvel - big Spider-Man fan all the way.

The Joker · 04-25-2008, 01:09 PM

I love Marvel...I really do

But I have to go with DC because they were the first comic books I ever purchased with my own money. Also Superman is my favorite hero of all time. And they have Green Lantern as well as Dr. Fate.

GRENTLEMEN · 04-25-2008, 02:28 PM

I want to say Image just to be a dick, but Image was(?) horrible.

The Joker · 04-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Image was okay untill they started letting go some of their best artist and writers. Many of whom went straight to Dark Horse and Marvel.

The Doctor · 04-25-2008, 03:24 PM

I'm with Marval on this.

Why? Lets put it like this Marvel Heros that I can name off the top of my head.
Punisher
Spiderman
Wolverine
Gambit
Daredevil
Ghostrider

DC's
Superman
Batman
... Green Lantern.

**Wyborn** · 04-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSARS DOUBLE SARS

I want to say Image just to be a dick, but Image was(?) horrible.

Image does, however, publish Invincible, which is probably the best ongoing series on the market today.

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04-24-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
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04-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,812 Thanks: 75 Thanked 340 Times in 221 Posts Points: 9,941.64 Bank: 20,637.07 Total Points: 30,578.71 Donate	^^I'd say so. Gives DC 'Preacher'--makes things a little more even. I'm still saying Marvel, though. What can I say? Marvel makes 'Punisher MAX', which is about the best damn series I've ever even heard of. Add to that all the other Marvel crap I've been reading for decades, and DC can't compete. Oh, and anyone who mocks Dark Horse shames his father and his father's father. Be warned. __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

04-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#9
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,812 Thanks: 75 Thanked 340 Times in 221 Posts Points: 9,941.64 Bank: 20,637.07 Total Points: 30,578.71 Donate	I could never get into 'Sandman'. Too cerebral for me. I read one of them because a friend was raving about it, and...well, suffice to say, it wasn't really my scene. __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

04-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#11
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,812 Thanks: 75 Thanked 340 Times in 221 Posts Points: 9,941.64 Bank: 20,637.07 Total Points: 30,578.71 Donate	I'm not Alan Moore's biggest fan, to be honest. And I'd probably be more impressed by 'Dark Tower' if I hadn't read the books first. __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

04-24-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
MUSHMAN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Being ignored by That Guy. Gender: Posts: 3,063 Thanks: 75 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts Points: 1,385.20 Bank: 15,367.81 Total Points: 16,753.01 Donate	DC's got Batman

04-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: **** YEAH SEAKING! Gender: Posts: 3,759 Thanks: 190 Thanked 251 Times in 152 Posts Points: 415.41 Bank: 91,311.33 Total Points: 91,726.74 Donate	If forced to pick, Marvel.

04-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
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04-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,824.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,345.87 Donate	Does "DC" include the Vertigo label?

04-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#6
Jace Mario Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 1,468 Thanks: 59 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 4,759.82 Bank: 14,260.93 Total Points: 19,020.75 Donate	Marvel. I never really read DC comics. I can't wait until Joker posts in this topic.

04-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#8
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,824.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,345.87 Donate	Boo, that also gives DC Sandman and Swamp Thing. If we include Vertigo, it's not even a contest.

04-24-2008, 09:39 PM	#10
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,824.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,345.87 Donate	What, really? Huh. Well, it also gives them practically every story Alan Moore ever printed in comics. That's pretty fly! I sure do like the new Dark Tower series, though.

04-24-2008, 09:53 PM	#12
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,325 Thanks: 86 Thanked 437 Times in 269 Posts Points: 14,824.55 Bank: 71,521.32 Total Points: 86,345.87 Donate	I did read the books first, and I know what's right and what ain't, but I'm impressed by how well they communicate visually the horror of certain elements of that books. Charyou tree, and all. Not to say I buy that line about them being better than the books. That does not fly.

04-24-2008, 09:58 PM	#13
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,812 Thanks: 75 Thanked 340 Times in 221 Posts Points: 9,941.64 Bank: 20,637.07 Total Points: 30,578.71 Donate	Yeah. I didn't buy the books, but the art was there, and I'd be lying if I said the fight with Cort wasn't the cat's pajamas. [EDIT: I'm revising my earlier statement about Dark Horse--anyone who mocks DH has forgotten the face of his father. Snap. Told.] __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

04-24-2008, 10:05 PM	#14
Metal Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Gender: Posts: 6,701 Thanks: 74 Thanked 190 Times in 130 Posts Points: 7,984.89 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 7,984.89 Donate	Marvel--DC's got some really loopy junk in the old comic books. Plus, Superman is a dick.

04-25-2008, 12:42 PM	#15
Parts Man Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Parts Warehouse Gender: Posts: 22 Thanks: 16 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 293.63 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 293.63 Donate	I'm kind of torn. Like it's been posted, DC has Batman, and there are very few characters that can rival the depth of Batman's character and story. I mean, the guy's written as just a regular human with money, skills, and wit - which he uses to battle bad guys far beyond his strength and power. I'd rather see that than the beefcake superpower who can never be beaten. Then again, Marvel has the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man (whom aside from the crazy clone saga, and trying to get rid of Mary Jane - which they finally managed to do -) were also deep characters. Even though they have superpowers, the creators and writers made a good call on making them painfully human. Though what I'd like to see in the comics nowadays is a truly virtuous hero - THAT would be a breath of fresh air in todays culture with its blurred lines of justice and morality. That said, given the chance I'd choose Marvel - big Spider-Man fan all the way.

04-25-2008, 01:09 PM	#16
The Joker You see, my father was a drunk and fiend..... Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 9,954 Thanks: 1,101 Thanked 251 Times in 183 Posts Points: 678.12 Bank: 9,875.11 Total Points: 10,553.24 Donate	I love Marvel...I really do But I have to go with DC because they were the first comic books I ever purchased with my own money. Also Superman is my favorite hero of all time. And they have Green Lantern as well as Dr. Fate. __________________ Now every post can have headbangy goodness

04-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#17
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04-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#18
The Joker You see, my father was a drunk and fiend..... Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 9,954 Thanks: 1,101 Thanked 251 Times in 183 Posts Points: 678.12 Bank: 9,875.11 Total Points: 10,553.24 Donate	Image was okay untill they started letting go some of their best artist and writers. Many of whom went straight to Dark Horse and Marvel. __________________ Now every post can have headbangy goodness

04-25-2008, 03:24 PM	#19
The Doctor Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my Tardis Gender: Posts: 11,861 Thanks: 389 Thanked 343 Times in 240 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 69,147.16 Bank: 1,122,527.91 Total Points: 1,191,675.06 Donate	I'm with Marval on this. Why? Lets put it like this Marvel Heros that I can name off the top of my head. Punisher Spiderman Wolverine Gambit Daredevil Ghostrider DC's Superman Batman ... Green Lantern.