Comparing the comic worlds contributor tim beyers explains who owns comic giants marvel and dc, and some of the differences between them. Marvel and dc crossovers batman blog batman games only. The discussion of the difference between the philosophy of dcs comic creations and marvels isnt nearly as wide as it once was. This took me the wider dc universe and ive since enjoyed to varying degrees back issues of action comics, batman, green lantern and cross overs like infinite crisis, 52, villains united, new frontier, etc. Superman originally defeated hulk, but this artwork reveals a different. How a dcmarvel crossover could revitalize comics after covid19. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic books name. Avid watcher of every comic book movie and tv show, looking to get into the comic books. World of comic books also looks at the fan culture of the time. Marvel and dc are known as two kings of comic books, which have millions of fans all around the world. Marvel and dc have had a few crossover events, but one comic book. Also called marvel versus dc view pictures of their covers. Dc, with each publisher getting to put its name first on two issues.
Dc fall off in comic book sales after new 52 and marvel took over as the dominant seller for years. Its a war that has been raging for decades, and one still being waged today in theaters and on tv. Oldfashioned can be good, especially when its willing to reimagine. This giantsized monstrosity which i remember buying as if it were the holy grail was the first such official sanctioned crossing of. His best works include green lanterngreen arrow and batman with neal adams, the shadow with mike kaluta and the question with denys cowan, all of which were hailed for sophisticated stories that expanded the artistic potential of the mainstream portion of the medium. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. You havent mentioned that if you are looking for just crossover comics or crossover events. Wellknown dc comics characters include superman, batman, wonder woman, the flash, green lantern and captain marvel. Thats exactly what happened when the two biggest comic book publishers, dc comics and marvel comics decided to write an epic story in which their legendary characters would not only interact and battle, but the fans would decide who would win those wars. The best marvel dc crossover, in my humble opinion, is jlaavengers, followed by new teen titansxmen. Marvel was one of the first graphic novels i read as a child and what a thrillride it was back then. The energy by the fans that get caught up in the marvel vs dc mentality could be used for getting others into their favorite comics.
Nov 11, 2007 marvel comics vs dc comics in a picture montage, which one would win. Dc versus marvelmarvel versus dc volume comic vine. If you want to read marvel dc crossover comics in chronological order then id suggest that you read them all. Dennis denny oneil is a comic book writer and editor, principally for marvel comics and dc comics in the 1970s. Jun 26, 2008 this took me the wider dc universe and ive since enjoyed to varying degrees back issues of action comics, batman, green lantern and cross overs like infinite crisis, 52, villains united, new frontier, etc. The story is not really different from other marvel dc crossovers, but still, it is fun to watch the heroes from both universes together in one book. Comic book news, comics, marvel, dc, top cow, image. Nick spencer writer shelved 1 time as comicsnotdcormarvel avg rating 4. Art by dan jurgens, claudio castellini, joe rubenstein, and paul neary.
Twenty years ago, eternal rivals marvel and dc comics teamed up for the fourissue miniseries dc vs. The truth, as most levelheaded comic consumers recognize, is that the rivalry between dc and marvel is largely a professional one. A friendly rivalry between marvel and dc comics has spawned since the 1930s, originating from comic books and then flourishing onto the big screens and video games. In comic books, an intercompany crossover is a comic or series of comics where characters that at the time of publication are the property of one company meet those owned by another company for example, dc comics superman meeting marvels spiderman, or dcs. The killing joke, which involves the joker paralyzing batgirl, and the dark knight returns, in which an aging bruce wayne returns to his role as batman. The jlaavenger crossover was scheduled to be written, illustrated and released much sooner than it was, in 2003. Ok so i want to start collecting some comic books on marvel and dc but not sure which company to start with if someone could tell me what company i should start off with collecting comic books you would be a great help and maybe for a bonus telling me which superhero to go with e. The special crossover series pitted marvel comics superheroes against their dc counterparts in battle. The main difference was in the early approaches to the. Some people like both of them and enjoy reading about spiderman, hulk, xmen marvel, as well as about superman, batman, and the league of justice dc comics, while others are faithful admirers of only one of these great comic kingdoms. Cross generation of heroes 2008, capcom, arcade, wii japan. The outcome of each battle was determined by reader ballot, which were distributed in advance to comic book stores. Comic book news, comics, marvel, dc, top cow, image, platinum.
In the marvel vs dc movie battle the rivalry has been huge in the recent years. Creators such as gail simone argue that a marvel and dc crossover. In comic books, an intercompany crossover also called cross company or company crossover is a comic or series of comics where characters that at the time of publication are the property of one company meet those owned by another company for example, dc comics superman meeting marvels spiderman, or dcs batman meeting marvels wolverine. Daredevils second season premiered last friday, batman v. Heres why marvel is still beating dc in the comic book. Marvels by kurt busiek, daredevil by brian michael bendis, the vision by tom king, thor by jason aaron, captain america by ed brubaker, hawkeye by matt fraction, iron man by matt. Comic book shops around the world are threatened by the economic. Two godly brothers who personify the dc and marvel. Dc explains why marvel crossovers will never happen screen rant. Read dc versus marvelmarvel versus dc comic online free and high quality. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by.
Beginning with the year 2000, marvel succeeded in turning the comics into popular franchises, e. Marvel and dcs distributor to stop shipping new comic books. Far from home absolute carnage everyone is a target. Marvel and dc both have a number of highprofile comic book crossovers planned for spring and summer 2020, including marvel s avengersfantastic four crossover empyre and dc s dark nights. This was an awesome comic book and i recommend it to those who like both dc and marvel comics and the idea of characters from both franchises meeting each other. Heroes and villains cross over from each dimension into the other and celestial beings. Dc has some of the most revolutionary and classic comic books in history, including batman. So, marvell was the first to use the name, but during his adventures, he saved carol danvers from yonrogg, who was still pissed and jealous mind you. Jun 09, 2016 the discussion of the difference between the philosophy of dcs comic creations and marvels isnt nearly as wide as it once was. Jun, 2007 all of us that wish to have marvel vs dc to go against each other well this is for you.
Dc versus marvel comics was a comic book miniseries crossover published by dc comics and marvel comics from april to may 1996. Yes, but only recenetly, also only looking at numbers wont tell the entire story. Although rereading this clash of the century was fun i feel it hasnt aged terribly well. Marvel comics database is a wiki anyone can edit, full of characters like spiderman, wolverine, iron man, and the hulk, comic books, and movies. October 2014 will go down in the geek history books as one of the biggest months for comic book movies thanks to dc and marvel. Dc comics vs marvel comics difference and comparison. Heres a random assortment of recommendations characters that have been in movies or shows in the last few years. The juggernaut is running amuck in metropolis, the murderous bullseye invades the batcave, robin the boy wonder pops up at xaviers school for the gifted, and j. By the same token, crosscompany crossovers generally do quite well financially.
Dc was an event which allowed comic book fans to vote on the outcomes of fights between heroes from both worlds. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the dc and marvel universes begin to merge with some most unexpected results. Complete list of comic crossovers between dc comics characters and marvel characters. When a young man stumbles upon a cosmic anomaly, the dc and marvel universes. Many are marvel fans, many others prefer dc comics. Dc versus marvel comic books all regular issues are out of stock. If this was 30 years ago it would be marvel hands down. Marvel comics paperback september 1, 1996 by dc comics author 4. The first time dc and marvel ever crossed the threshold between universes was the giantsized comic superman vs the amazing spiderman published in 1976. Popular comics not dc or marvel books showing 150 of 55 morning glories. Dc comics vs marvel comics difference and comparison diffen.
Aug 15, 2009 if this was 30 years ago it would be marvel hands down. Green lantern wouldnt simply be a oneonone, but the best of dc cosmic interacting with the best of marvel cosmic for a scifi epic. And to be honest marvel has relied too much on xmen and the mutant concept way too much. Billions of dollars have flown out of american hands in support of their toys, comic books, movies and cartoons. Though the big two had crossed over their characters before, notably matching up the uncanny xmen and teen titans and pitting superman against spider.
Would prefer characters im familiar with from tv and movies already checking out the jessica jones comic as thats my fave show. For newcomers, or even recent fans of the big two comic publishers, it may be hard to believe that the companies ever combined resources and characters in worldshattering event stories. The companies originally begin making plans for the crossover. Dc versus marvelmarvel versus dc comic read dc versus. Stan lee writes of marvels 35 years of comic book journeys. Marvel documentary timetravels back to glory days of oldschool comics. The series was written by ron marz and peter david, with art by dan jurgens and claudio castellini. Each side is loaded with incredible content and characters. Aug 17, 2017 but for comic fans of the 1990s, its a level of cooperation and camaraderie that no longer seems possible. The quality of the enitre dc line has improved significantly in that time period, especially if you include their nonsuperhero books. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics.
As the results, more and more people are getting to know about marvel and dc comics, including those who are not into comics. Beck and writer bill parker created the character in 1939. I think they have too many overpowered characters running. Marvel started experimenting with their stuff a lot, like hiring. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Im still a little behind with the larger dc metanarrative identity crisis and 52 would have been impossible without the dc wiki. Dc comics and marvel comics are the two biggest names in the comic book industry in america. Marvel vs dc they both have been give a neck to neck competition to each other for decades now the war waged to the movies, and seems to have no end to it. These comic giants did not only succeed in comic industry alone, nowadays they even have influence in movie industry with tons of marvel and dc comics movies each year. Dc explains why marvel crossovers will never happen.
Stan lee writes of marvel s 35 years of comic book journeys. Though the big two had crossed over their characters before, notably matching up the uncanny xmen and teen titans and pitting superman against spiderman, this was fans opportunities to see a full. Later there appeared thor movies, the avengers, ironman, guardians of the galaxy, and others marvel has built a whole. These are the events that altered the landscape of each companys respective universe, with heroes rising and falling and universes changing for years at a time and in some cases forever. Marvel and dc comics have published countless crossovers over the years, some of them reaching classic status. Imagine if coke and pepsi got together and let consumers decide who would win in a fight. Marvels avengers starred in the cross over and dc comics justice league of america. How to tell the difference between captain marvel, mar. If youve never read a comic before, it wouldnt hurt to go back and read some classic storylines.