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What are the main differences between DC and Marvel comics?
And which do you prefer?
I’m trying to get into the whole comic book scene, and I figure DC and Marvel are good places to start.
It seems that others have answered without knowing a full breadth of knowledge of the 2 comic universes. Some have said that DC is darker and Marvel has more ‘pop punch’. Some say DC is more about the script and Marvel, more about the art. DC is more appropriate for children, and Marvel more realistic.
I believe the opposite could be said for each one of these generalizations – and it could still stand true.
Still, what has sort of been said by others is very true. The difference between the DC and Marvel is the characters. This should be your deciding factor. Do you like Batman or Captain America better? Wolverine or Superman? Hellcat or Hawkgirl?
If you like realistic and cartoony artwork, improbable and true-to-life plot lines, mature or ‘young’ reading – either is good for you. Pick the character you like and go from there.
In my experience, I started with X-Men. There are so many X-titles that I can read each title and get a different thing out of it. Mature, dark reading? Read X-Force. In depth, story-based plot lines? Read X-Men Legacy or X-Factor. Need a younger, more teen-based story? Read Young X-Men.
Another thing that I don’t think has been brought up is continuity. DC has been around 20-30 years longer than Marvel and has a much longer continuity to follow than the Marvel universe. Keep that in mind when you start trying to figure out the back-story on the characters you’re reading about.
DC Comics vs. Marvel Comics – When Worlds Collide
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