Why do you prefer DC?

[Anubis]

True, but they are aware of what he did. Luthors' operations were never really shown to the public. And do you really think the other heros will take him back? Batman sure as hell wouldn't. Proablly a hell of a lot of other heros as well. I just think that to ignor it would be an even bigger travisty than what happened in the first place.

 

[Darthphere]

But since Hal's "death" all the heroes have always looked back at Hal in a good light. They remember the good about Hal. They probabaly would look at Hal suspiciously but in the long run every bad guy always gets a second chance why not Hal?

 

[Anubis]

Which is why they should go with everyone knowing what he did, the mistrust, the out right anger, you can't tell me it wouldn't be great to see Hal meet back up with Kilowag? Knowing what he did, the betrayal. Thats just too good a story waiting to happen. Dump it for a cheap, guess what? it never happened cop out? no, this should be dealt with, and sure he could gain the trust of the people of Earth back, but the Universe may never forgive him. And if that doesn't add some depth to a, for the most part, dull character then what will?

 

[Darthphere]

I agree with you completely.

 

[No-Face]

I always preferd Marvel. When you read Marvel they have heroes you can relate to who don't just have to worry about beating a famous villian for the millionth time. They normaly have something like a death, divorce or break up also looming over their head. I get bored silly of DC characters who basicly fight a villian and then maybe have a few little human problems thrown in.

Superman is a typical DC character. He bores me to death. I'd pick X-Men over him anyday.

 

[Unthinkable]

Originally posted by No-Face
I always preferd Marvel. When you read Marvel they have heroes you can relate to who don't just have to worry about beating a famous villian for the millionth time. They normaly have something like a death, divorce or break up also looming over their head. I get bored silly of DC characters who basicly fight a villian and then maybe have a few little human problems thrown in.

Superman is a typical DC character. He bores me to death. I'd pick X-Men over him anyday.

I'm just wondering, do you read DC? And if so, what?

 

[Anubis]

I mean really, when was the last time you read a DC comic? 1960? That whole thing about unrelatable characters is dead and gone. What the DC heros do have is larger than life characters, Icons. They have there problems like everyone else. Flash lost his unborn twins. Green Lantern got drunk and paralized his best friend in a car accident. Another GL's gay friend was nearly beaten to death, prompting him to hunt down and torture the guys that did it. Green Arrow is a womanizer who just can't seem to keep it in his pants. Those aren't real life problems? Something that couldn't happen to you or someone you know?

I never understood this whole unrelatable crap people always bring up when talkin about DC. Like you can relate to a guy with super powers, and married to a super model. or a Billionaire who builds suits of armor when he's not drunk? What Superhero can you relate to really? What Marvel has a lot of heros with little power. If thats what you want then check out Birds of Prey, Green Arrow, Batman, Nightwing, or Outsiders. But I think thats a really limited view and you'll only miss out on some great stories.

 

[flash13]

Some of my favorite superheros are DC like Flash and Batman but my other favorites are Hulk Spider-man and The Human Torch And Cyclops so i cant chose wich one i like better.

 

[The Batman]

Originally posted by No-Face
I always preferd Marvel. When you read Marvel they have heroes you can relate to who don't just have to worry about beating a famous villian for the millionth time. They normaly have something like a death, divorce or break up also looming over their head. I get bored silly of DC characters who basicly fight a villian and then maybe have a few little human problems thrown in.

Superman is a typical DC character. He bores me to death. I'd pick X-Men over him anyday.

I can tell you've never read a DC comic in your life

 

[The Sage]

Originally posted by Anubis
I mean really, when was the last time you read a DC comic? 1960? That whole thing about unrelatable characters is dead and gone. What the DC heros do have is larger than life characters, Icons. They have there problems like everyone else. Flash lost his unborn twins. Green Lantern got drunk and paralized his best friend in a car accident. Another GL's gay friend was nearly beaten to death, prompting him to hunt down and torture the guys that did it. Green Arrow is a womanizer who just can't seem to keep it in his pants. Those aren't real life problems? Something that couldn't happen to you or someone you know?

I never understood this whole unrelatable crap people always bring up when talkin about DC. Like you can relate to a guy with super powers, and married to a super model. or a Billionaire who builds suits of armor when he's not drunk? What Superhero can you relate to really? What Marvel has a lot of heros with little power. If thats what you want then check out Birds of Prey, Green Arrow, Batman, Nightwing, or Outsiders. But I think thats a really limited view and you'll only miss out on some great stories.

Not to mention Green Lantern's coping with his girlfriend cheating on him in his OWN apartment!

 

[Anubis]

I know! Broad had the nerve to do a guy in the man's own house. Now if that aint pain you can relate to then I don't know what is.

 

[DarkKnightJRK]

Originally posted by Anubis
I mean really, when was the last time you read a DC comic? 1960? That whole thing about unrelatable characters is dead and gone. What the DC heros do have is larger than life characters, Icons. They have there problems like everyone else. Flash lost his unborn twins. Green Lantern got drunk and paralized his best friend in a car accident. Another GL's gay friend was nearly beaten to death, prompting him to hunt down and torture the guys that did it. Green Arrow is a womanizer who just can't seem to keep it in his pants. Those aren't real life problems? Something that couldn't happen to you or someone you know?

I never understood this whole unrelatable crap people always bring up when talkin about DC. Like you can relate to a guy with super powers, and married to a super model. or a Billionaire who builds suits of armor when he's not drunk? What Superhero can you relate to really? What Marvel has a lot of heros with little power. If thats what you want then check out Birds of Prey, Green Arrow, Batman, Nightwing, or Outsiders. But I think thats a really limited view and you'll only miss out on some great stories.

 

[Farradin]

One simple reason.

DC would win in a fight if it came down to it. By this I mean they are more powerful. They fight more powerful villains. Who in the marvel could stand up to the JSA, let alone the JLA?

But this is often accompanied by great writing. I mean they have made a man with no powers, who is dressed like a giant rodent arguable one of the coolest characters ever made.

But one thing that has made me take notice of the Marvel Universe lately is the X-men. Now that they are public knowledge and are recruiting every mutant under the sun, (and juggernaut) it is interesting to see where they will go from here.

 

[TheBatman1979]

Hmm, this question is valid I guess. I do read marvel comics but only about 7 titles though, compared to the 20 DC titles I read month. It does have to do with the characters. I like certain characters better and they happen to be DC but more over it has to do with the talent DC has on their roster really gives me the stories and art I want to see. Think about it. They've got Greg Rucka, Jim Lee, Micheal Turner, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Matt Wagner, Brian Bolland, Alex Ross, Paul Dini and the list goes on and on. Grant Morrison and Bruce Jones are even coming to DC.

I guess I prefer DC because the Characters appeal to me and the talent is amazing. Isn't that what makes comics great?

 

[The Leaguer]

I didn't think this warrented its own thread, so I figured I'd stick it here. A while back, I don't remember which thread it was in, we were discussing continuity, specifically in relation to Tim as Robin. It was mentioned that Tim is still Robin in Batman, and I pointed out that at the beginning of the series, it was stated that the story took place before the issue of Robin where Tim gave up the mantle. Well, did anyone notice that the second-to-last page of the latest Batman, where Tim is in Titans Tower, almost completely replicated the scene in Teen Titans #2, where Bart and Gar are fighting over the remote control to the TV? Even the remote looks exactly the same. Its not very major, but I thought it was a neat touch Winnick and Nguyen threw in to support continuity.

 

[Anubis]

That is pretty cool.

 

[The Leaguer]

I'm glad to see that DC is getting a clue and putting some steady creators on their books. First Busiek on JLA, now it has been announced that, following War Games, Winnick will become the regular writer on Batman, with Doug Mahnke, of JLA and Superman fame, as his regular penciller. I don't think the rotating creator cast was working for either book, especially not JLA. Lots of people have agreed that the differing takes on Batman displayed by the various recent creative teams was taking away from the book, and I'm glad DC is trying to remedy that.

 

[Anubis]

Yeah, I never cared for the whole superstar creative team for 12 issues. A 25 or 30 issue run from a talented writer and artist team like Winnick and Mahnke is worth 10 Hush's.

 

[casualspidey101]

Originally posted by Anubis
I mean really, when was the last time you read a DC comic? 1960? That whole thing about unrelatable characters is dead and gone. What the DC heros do have is larger than life characters, Icons. They have there problems like everyone else. Flash lost his unborn twins. Green Lantern got drunk and paralized his best friend in a car accident. Another GL's gay friend was nearly beaten to death, prompting him to hunt down and torture the guys that did it. Green Arrow is a womanizer who just can't seem to keep it in his pants. Those aren't real life problems? Something that couldn't happen to you or someone you know?

I never understood this whole unrelatable crap people always bring up when talkin about DC. Like you can relate to a guy with super powers, and married to a super model. or a Billionaire who builds suits of armor when he's not drunk? What Superhero can you relate to really? What Marvel has a lot of heros with little power. If thats what you want then check out Birds of Prey, Green Arrow, Batman, Nightwing, or Outsiders. But I think thats

a really limited view and you'll only miss out on some great stories.

thats because DC to notice on how marvel's charaters were relatable and how they were getting al;l the popularity so DC decided to follow the footsteps of marvel duh!

 

[Darthphere]

Yeah thats it. You got it now.

 

[Anubis]

Was'nt DC the first to introduce social conscience into comics? I mean with the GL/GA series in the early 70's? And don't forget Speedy's drug problem? People are always so quick to do away with the accomplishments of DC.

 

[Unthinkable]

Gl/GA was basically only about social issues... And thats why you guys need to pick up the Neal Adams collections, dammit.

 

[Darthphere]

Originally posted by Anubis
Was'nt DC the first to introduce social conscience into comics? I mean with the GL/GA series in the early 70's? And don't forget Speedy's drug problem? People are always so quick to do away with the accomplishments of DC.

Dont want to sound nitpicky but I believe Spider-Man was the first to do a drug related story with Harry;s drug problem and the girl who thought she could fly.

 

[Unthinkable]

Yeah, but GL/GA had a lot more social issues. Spidey was just the first to go without the CCA.

 

[Darthphere]

Im just saying. Anyways GL/GA ownz all of youz!