DC or Marvel?

**Valigarmander** · 04-24-2008, 07:29 PM

DC all the way, mang.

Redshirt · 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 VK · 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.

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.

***Cosmonautical*** · 04-25-2008, 02:28 PM

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

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
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	DC or Marvel? DC all the way, mang.

04-24-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
Redshirt Wiggidy Wack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: A place with things Gender: Posts: 16,699 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,006 Times in 695 Posts Blog Entries: 50	DC's got Batman

04-24-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	If forced to pick, Marvel.

04-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Crazyswordsman This key doesn't work. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 10,791 Thanks: 1,019 Thanked 686 Times in 467 Posts	Marvel, because they have the "What If" series, which I really like. -CSM

04-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	Does "DC" include the Vertigo label?

04-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#6
Jace VK Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 1,618 Thanks: 91 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Marvel. I never really read DC comics. I can't wait until Joker posts in this topic.

04-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	^^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.

04-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#8
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	Boo, that also gives DC Sandman and Swamp Thing. If we include Vertigo, it's not even a contest.

04-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#9
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	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.

04-24-2008, 09:39 PM	#10
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	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, 09:45 PM	#11
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	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.

04-24-2008, 09:53 PM	#12
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	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* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	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.]

04-24-2008, 10:05 PM	#14
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	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 2 Times in 2 Posts	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
Joker Lord of Vampires / God of Vengeance Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 11,117 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 580 Times in 364 Posts Blog Entries: 6	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.

04-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#17
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I want to say Image just to be a dick, but Image was(?) horrible.

04-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#18
Joker Lord of Vampires / God of Vengeance Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Planet of Eternal Darkness Gender: Posts: 11,117 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 580 Times in 364 Posts Blog Entries: 6	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.

04-25-2008, 03:24 PM	#19
*The Doctor* The Last Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the TARDIS Gender: Posts: 13,880 Thanks: 915 Thanked 656 Times in 426 Posts Blog Entries: 1	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.