Marvel or DC? - Page 2

*Eiko* · 08-14-2010, 09:01 PM

Marvel for me i just always liked the story's better. But i was reading Batman at one stage.

*discordiatookie* · 08-15-2010, 01:52 PM

Hmm. I do dig both Marvel and DC characters. But I don't really follow any one book as such (with the exceptions below), as they tend to get too involved with others and I end up spending a fortune on dross that I normally wouldn't buy. Now, the Batman one that I do get is starting to look a little like that - gotta buy other titles to get the full picture. For me, one's as bad as another. So when it comes to the single issues, I don't buy much, but if something picks my fancy i'll pick it up in tpb. That said, I was thinking what i've got on my pull list from each.

DC
Batman and Robin

Marvel
The Dark Tower
The Stand

And that's about it!

But yeah, I do love Batman, and the two Marvel ones that I do get are both Stephen King, and not actually Marvel characters. So I would say DC. But then I got so much old X-Men books. Urgh. Although, my two favourite comics are The Walking Dead and Invincible. Both from Robert Kirkman. So Image (or neither) wins! Mwahaha

~~Leo656~~ · 08-22-2010, 05:34 PM

I get almost everything DC puts out, and nothing of Marvel since I dropped Squadron Supreme after the relaunch, so it's safe to say I prefer DC.

I get too many to list but I religiously pick up everything Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Justice League and Justice Society, along with books like Wonder Woman, Booster Gold, etc. I occasionally get stuff like Green Arrow or Power Girl when I have the cash, also.

Grey · 08-23-2010, 11:49 PM

Is Booster Gold still awesome? I stopped reading right before the end of the Black Beetle arc because of a tuition raise, and I had to cut my pull list to almost nothing really

~~Leo656~~ · 08-30-2010, 06:40 PM

It's different because Kieth Giffen is writing it now, but so far I still enjoy it. Drastic change in tone from the Johns/Jurgens run, now it's a lot more like Giffen's old Justice League International days when he wrote Booster, so if you liked that then it shouldn't be a big deal.

Booster's always been one of my pet favorite characters, so yeah, I'm probably never gonna say it's not worth reading.

*Prowler* · 09-10-2010, 03:42 PM

I'm not a fan of superheroes since I just can't get into the fact that most have some sort of superpower and are always fighting against a guy who wants to destroy or take over the world.

Aside from TMNT(They are superheroes in the OT)Batman is the only one that I'm closest to be a fan since he doesn't have any kind of superpower and is a normal human being like any of us. Yeah, the Turtles aren't human but they don't have superpowers.

I also don't mind Spiderman, even though he shoots web and is stronger than most people he's not the most exaggerated superhero when it comes to superpowers and Spiderman 1 and 2(never seen the third) were ok movies.

So, in conclusion, none.

~~Leo656~~ · 09-18-2010, 02:53 AM

So, I'm guessing you're not a fan of most fiction or fantasy in general, then?

Not putting you down, it's just on a Ninja Turtles forum of all places I'm surprised to see someone have a hard time suspending disbelief, is all.

Me? I love comics, movies, video games, cartoons, the more fantastical and non-realistic the better. Because real life f*cking sucks.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-29-2010, 10:16 AM

I used to support Marvel unquestionably, and whilst there's strong offerings from them, it's either from B level heroes or AU titles (X-Men Forever. Spider-Girl), Quesada has really sapped the fun out of reading those comics

D.C on the other hand have character progression and fun, though it can get a little too slash-happy for some tastes (by that I mean the emphasis on bloodbaths, not slash fiction), it's still, I feel, the superior product

*Brodie* · 09-29-2010, 10:20 AM

I've been scoring insane deals on Marvel hardcovers, so as of now I'm leaning more towards them. I really dig DC, too - don't get me wrong. But I think I see the Marvel characters as more grounded (as grounded as super powered people can be), than DC characters.

Daredevil Bendis/Maleev Omnibus for 26 bucks? Sealed? Insane deal.

Melt · 09-29-2010, 12:51 PM

I like both but I really can't stand alternate realities/alternate dimensions/traveling to other planets type of stories, and both of them have plenty.

I like real down to earth dramas about the heroes

**Venom** · 09-30-2010, 12:51 PM

I prefer alternate takes on characters; Elseworlds was a fave of mine for DC; What If? wasn't as cool per se, but more recent tales like 1602 and Spider-Man Noir were fantastic!

Overall, I think I lean more toward Marvel, even though what I read is from both companies' imprints.

*Redeemer* · 10-31-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

I love both so I voted for potatoes.

Hey I was going to do that! dang it fine I am going to make a tough decision. I will go with DC simply bc of Batman. Second favorite super hereos next to TMNT of course

technicalfoul · 12-02-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

Batman is my favorite comic book character, but i have more knowledge about the marvel universe

Same here, so I picked Marvel.

*gobo* · 12-02-2010, 10:32 PM

DC. Marvel is too melodramatic for me.

...

'Course, I guess I do like Marvel movies better. I find them typically to have fewer cringe-worthy moments.

Fugitoid Jones · 12-05-2010, 05:28 AM

I went with DC, although I do read alot of Marvel as well. I kinda got turned off from Marvel for a while during the late 90's. The whole, "it wasn't the real Spider-Man, it was a clone" and "The Avengers and FF weren't killed, they were in another dimension" and alot of the weirdness that went along with the X-Men books was pretty lame. Not that DC only had hits during the 90's, just saying the Marvel stuffed bugged me more.
Plus, most of Marvel's recent cross-overs have bugged me too. I gave up after Secret Invasion. It was just one blockbuster event leading into another, and I didn't feel like picking up some random issue of a comic I didn't read just because it was a tie-in. DC's blockbuster events have at least been fun (witht the exception of Final Crisis), and most of their tie-ins would be mini-series.

Rikirk · 01-01-2011, 05:31 PM

Marvel.

Because of Spiderman.

And Punisher(and a few others)

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 01-01-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Krutch

DC. Growing up I liked Marvel, but I grew tired and annoyed of all the angst and started to enjoy DC's stories better. Their stories were more about "Gods on Man's Earth" than Marvel's "super-powered puberty".

I know what you mean. I chose Marvel because overall I have more fond memories of reading Marvel comics, but the angst does get old after a while. It's appealing when you're younger, but as you get older it gets harder to relate to the desire of always having "dark and brooding".

masterturk · 01-19-2011, 07:53 PM

Marvel and dc are neck and neck with 17 votes each now. Amazing like spiderman nuff sed hehe

deadpoolRKO · 01-20-2011, 07:33 AM

DC has made some big moves in the last few years aside from comics that have made me a bigger fan

Batman the Dark knight , one of my fav. movies ever

DC Universe Online , currently playing and loving

The Grant Morrison Batman and Robin comics , im currently reading and enjoying.

I love deadpool so his series and X force are nice but other than that im not into anything marvel's doing. I haven't been since the Civil War arc.

my vote is DC

*Krutch* · 03-10-2011, 09:30 AM

Another reason I dig DC over Marvel is the price of their tradebacks. Seems like Marvel is always 10 bucks more expensive than DC.

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08-14-2010, 09:01 PM	#21
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Marvel for me i just always liked the story's better. But i was reading Batman at one stage. __________________

08-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#22
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	Hmm. I do dig both Marvel and DC characters. But I don't really follow any one book as such (with the exceptions below), as they tend to get too involved with others and I end up spending a fortune on dross that I normally wouldn't buy. Now, the Batman one that I do get is starting to look a little like that - gotta buy other titles to get the full picture. For me, one's as bad as another. So when it comes to the single issues, I don't buy much, but if something picks my fancy i'll pick it up in tpb. That said, I was thinking what i've got on my pull list from each. DC Batman and Robin Marvel The Dark Tower The Stand And that's about it! But yeah, I do love Batman, and the two Marvel ones that I do get are both Stephen King, and not actually Marvel characters. So I would say DC. But then I got so much old X-Men books. Urgh. Although, my two favourite comics are The Walking Dead and Invincible. Both from Robert Kirkman. So Image (or neither) wins! Mwahaha __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection

08-23-2010, 11:49 PM	#24
Grey Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brooklyn NY - South NJ Posts: 34	Is Booster Gold still awesome? I stopped reading right before the end of the Black Beetle arc because of a tuition raise, and I had to cut my pull list to almost nothing really __________________ Super Hero Scribbles: Daily Doodles by me

09-29-2010, 10:16 AM	#28
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,491	I used to support Marvel unquestionably, and whilst there's strong offerings from them, it's either from B level heroes or AU titles (X-Men Forever. Spider-Girl), Quesada has really sapped the fun out of reading those comics D.C on the other hand have character progression and fun, though it can get a little too slash-happy for some tastes (by that I mean the emphasis on bloodbaths, not slash fiction), it's still, I feel, the superior product __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

08-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#23
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I get almost everything DC puts out, and nothing of Marvel since I dropped Squadron Supreme after the relaunch, so it's safe to say I prefer DC. I get too many to list but I religiously pick up everything Superman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Justice League and Justice Society, along with books like Wonder Woman, Booster Gold, etc. I occasionally get stuff like Green Arrow or Power Girl when I have the cash, also.

08-30-2010, 06:40 PM	#25
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	It's different because Kieth Giffen is writing it now, but so far I still enjoy it. Drastic change in tone from the Johns/Jurgens run, now it's a lot more like Giffen's old Justice League International days when he wrote Booster, so if you liked that then it shouldn't be a big deal. Booster's always been one of my pet favorite characters, so yeah, I'm probably never gonna say it's not worth reading.

09-10-2010, 03:42 PM	#26
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	I'm not a fan of superheroes since I just can't get into the fact that most have some sort of superpower and are always fighting against a guy who wants to destroy or take over the world. Aside from TMNT(They are superheroes in the OT)Batman is the only one that I'm closest to be a fan since he doesn't have any kind of superpower and is a normal human being like any of us. Yeah, the Turtles aren't human but they don't have superpowers. I also don't mind Spiderman, even though he shoots web and is stronger than most people he's not the most exaggerated superhero when it comes to superpowers and Spiderman 1 and 2(never seen the third) were ok movies. So, in conclusion, none.

09-18-2010, 02:53 AM	#27
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	So, I'm guessing you're not a fan of most fiction or fantasy in general, then? Not putting you down, it's just on a Ninja Turtles forum of all places I'm surprised to see someone have a hard time suspending disbelief, is all. Me? I love comics, movies, video games, cartoons, the more fantastical and non-realistic the better. Because real life f*cking sucks.

09-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#29
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I've been scoring insane deals on Marvel hardcovers, so as of now I'm leaning more towards them. I really dig DC, too - don't get me wrong. But I think I see the Marvel characters as more grounded (as grounded as super powered people can be), than DC characters. Daredevil Bendis/Maleev Omnibus for 26 bucks? Sealed? Insane deal. __________________ Stupendous Monster

09-29-2010, 12:51 PM	#30
Melt Thug Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 59	I like both but I really can't stand alternate realities/alternate dimensions/traveling to other planets type of stories, and both of them have plenty. I like real down to earth dramas about the heroes __________________

09-30-2010, 12:51 PM	#31
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	I prefer alternate takes on characters; Elseworlds was a fave of mine for DC; What If? wasn't as cool per se, but more recent tales like 1602 and Spider-Man Noir were fantastic! Overall, I think I lean more toward Marvel, even though what I read is from both companies' imprints. __________________

12-02-2010, 10:32 PM	#34
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	DC. Marvel is too melodramatic for me. ... 'Course, I guess I do like Marvel movies better. I find them typically to have fewer cringe-worthy moments. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

12-05-2010, 05:28 AM	#35
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I went with DC, although I do read alot of Marvel as well. I kinda got turned off from Marvel for a while during the late 90's. The whole, "it wasn't the real Spider-Man, it was a clone" and "The Avengers and FF weren't killed, they were in another dimension" and alot of the weirdness that went along with the X-Men books was pretty lame. Not that DC only had hits during the 90's, just saying the Marvel stuffed bugged me more. Plus, most of Marvel's recent cross-overs have bugged me too. I gave up after Secret Invasion. It was just one blockbuster event leading into another, and I didn't feel like picking up some random issue of a comic I didn't read just because it was a tie-in. DC's blockbuster events have at least been fun (witht the exception of Final Crisis), and most of their tie-ins would be mini-series. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-01-2011, 05:31 PM	#36
Rikirk Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 208	Marvel. Because of Spiderman. And Punisher(and a few others) __________________ "Did you say mattress?...I did ask you not to, now I have to get into the fish tank and sing. "Yes, yes I admit I tuned you out but in my defense its because I already figured out that youre stupid.'---Dr Rodney McKay - Stargate: Atlantis

01-19-2011, 07:53 PM	#38
masterturk Thug Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: london UK Posts: 73	Marvel and dc are neck and neck with 17 votes each now. Amazing like spiderman nuff sed hehe

01-20-2011, 07:33 AM	#39
deadpoolRKO Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I can't wait until i can have a custom user title Posts: 782	DC has made some big moves in the last few years aside from comics that have made me a bigger fan Batman the Dark knight , one of my fav. movies ever DC Universe Online , currently playing and loving The Grant Morrison Batman and Robin comics , im currently reading and enjoying. I love deadpool so his series and X force are nice but other than that im not into anything marvel's doing. I haven't been since the Civil War arc. my vote is DC __________________ ( TMNT Clothes , DVD's , Accesories , ect. ) Red Bubble ( My Tee Shirt Designs )

03-10-2011, 09:30 AM	#40
Krutch Like, stupid rich. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Rawkzone Posts: 2,808	Another reason I dig DC over Marvel is the price of their tradebacks. Seems like Marvel is always 10 bucks more expensive than DC.