Post by Timothy on May 18, 2008 11:23:32 GMT -5
Split from: Cool%2F+Your+Favorite+Batman+50%27s+Comics
^ What do you think of the portrayal of Superman in the New Frontier comic?
In the animated movie, I was in fanboy awe when he clapped his hands to demand their attention and hovered above them like a god.
After discussing all manner of comics with several friends of mine, I happened upon a rather interesting question. As such, I posed it to my friends knowing that they were Marvel fans; I asked them what was the difference between Marvel Comics and DC Comics. They went on (and on
) about how realistic and human the stories of Marvel were... About how the heroes had real life problems that they could relate to.
After respectfully dismissing those statements as juvenile wish fulfillment fantasies, I stated one word; Superman. Puzzled, they asked me to explain. I related how much Superman's presence affected others around him. Wonder Woman, for example, became a Soviet like him in the what-if story Red Sun. Batman, on the other hand, has always existed as a counter to the Man of Steel in his methods, thinking and abilities. He is, essentially, the costumed human representative of the people of earth. The Justice League has been formed, broken and rebuilt so many times, but almost every single time, there has been a Superman at the helm to guide the way. His moral character, in turn, filters down to all other beings who come into contact with him; this is not to say that everyone agrees with him (namely, Batman and Luthor)... But it is a testament to his charisma.
Now, let's juxtapose DC's universe containing Superman with a universe without a Superman; Marvel. This does not mean that there is no morality or heroism within the Marvel universe, but it does mean that there is no moral representative or physical manifestation of morality within said-universe. There are more anti-heroes within Marvel, IMO, because there is no one to turn to for guidance... There is no one to set an example for others to follow. So, the public gets people like The Punisher or Hulk to literally and figuratively combat crime.
I don't hate Marvel Comics, but I do think it's a fascinating look at a world without a Superman. What do you think about this and why?
In the animated movie, I was in fanboy awe when he clapped his hands to demand their attention and hovered above them like a god.
After discussing all manner of comics with several friends of mine, I happened upon a rather interesting question. As such, I posed it to my friends knowing that they were Marvel fans; I asked them what was the difference between Marvel Comics and DC Comics. They went on (and on
) about how realistic and human the stories of Marvel were... About how the heroes had real life problems that they could relate to. After respectfully dismissing those statements as juvenile wish fulfillment fantasies, I stated one word; Superman. Puzzled, they asked me to explain. I related how much Superman's presence affected others around him. Wonder Woman, for example, became a Soviet like him in the what-if story Red Sun. Batman, on the other hand, has always existed as a counter to the Man of Steel in his methods, thinking and abilities. He is, essentially, the costumed human representative of the people of earth. The Justice League has been formed, broken and rebuilt so many times, but almost every single time, there has been a Superman at the helm to guide the way. His moral character, in turn, filters down to all other beings who come into contact with him; this is not to say that everyone agrees with him (namely, Batman and Luthor)... But it is a testament to his charisma.
Now, let's juxtapose DC's universe containing Superman with a universe without a Superman; Marvel. This does not mean that there is no morality or heroism within the Marvel universe, but it does mean that there is no moral representative or physical manifestation of morality within said-universe. There are more anti-heroes within Marvel, IMO, because there is no one to turn to for guidance... There is no one to set an example for others to follow. So, the public gets people like The Punisher or Hulk to literally and figuratively combat crime.
I don't hate Marvel Comics, but I do think it's a fascinating look at a world without a Superman. What do you think about this and why?
