Which universe is better for an intellectual: Marvel or DC

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Honestly, I find the very premise of this question absurd

Is this mk_god's alt?

Image Comics and this thread is flame war bait. I find both lines can produce some stimulating material depending on the writer. Look at Xmen or Vertigo

@mysticmedivh: lol

Vertigo.

marvel's currently killing dc

My thoughts exactly

None of the above.

Marvel in god stomp. This is actually my whole problem with DC. To dumb to enjoy. The expression Marvel is superhuman, DC is superhero says a lot.

One made Swamp Thing, the other didn't. I feel it safe to say who's on top here.

Prolly neither. I just like da pretty colors and when Hulk is like "wraghh!", and Deathstroke has a gun and is all "pew pew pew!", and I'm like, "aww, no way!".

@undefined: Vertigo.

@tparks: Actually, if you've bothered to read Priest's Deathstroke at all you'd know it's one of the smartest ongoing titles in comics.

@thepreface: I'm just joking around. This all depends on the writers, and has nothing to do with Publishers. Although right now, Marvel's editors don't really allow for too much writer freedom, since every arc is either part of an event, geared towards an upcoming event, or unable to have a long-story because it needs to end before the next event. That kind of puts a kaibosh on too much in the way of intellectual reads from Marvel these days. Although if you're reading Marvel or DC for an intellectual read, you're probably going to be disappointed anyways. That's not really what either publisher sets it's sights on that often.

neither but going with marvel

If it has to be Marvel or DC, go Vertigo.

I don't how you guys view smarter or intellectual in comics but Marvels grounded, superhuman approach covers a lot of it for me. Here's a example. Just right of the top of my head when thinking of the strongest heroes from Marvel and DC Superman and Hulk comes to mind. now compare the two:

Costume: Superman. Unexplained colorful costume with a big silly "S" on the chest. Hulk. Doesn't have one cuz it's unnecassery.

Name: Superman. Comes off like the biggest kiddie name of all time. Hulk. is just Hulk. You don't have to even try to sell it to the viewer.

Personality: Superman. known for being the perfect boy scout. Hulk. Depression sums him up perfectly. easily one of the most screwed over heroes of all time who spent the majority of his life as a fugitive. Views his super power as disease he's been trying to cure most of his life.

Powers: Superman. I've often heard people complain about Supes having every random power. Hulk. Hulk has powers related to just being super strong.

This is a perfect example of the difference between the universes.

This is why Marvel beats DC in live action. The general audience can readily accept Marvel's heroes easier than DC's. I think they view DC as over the top and corney. Which caused DC to retaliate with the whole "we're dark and gritty" phase cuz they thought people wouldn't take them serious due to the inherit silliness of the DCU. Then even that(dark and gritty) blew up in there face. So DC is really lost now.

g8 b8 m8, I r8 8/8. Pls no h8

I was wondering which universe would better challenge the mind of a person who takes pride in their intelligence.

Wait, what? Am I reading this correctly?

challenge the mind

and challenges your view of the world on many occasions

Bruh this is Spider-Man we're talking about. Socrates isn't on staff.

Indie comics are in general much more intellectual than their mainstream counterparts.

Image is the best publisher currently IMO.

This thread went to hell real quick

Pretty sure comics are where people go when they are taking a break from being intellectual and just want some god damn entertainment......and that is what I shall continue to tell myself.

The one Who is winning at everything

Isnt that what the DC Vertigo comics are for?

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