Who is more iconic: Superman or Darth Vader?

You'd think it would be close, but World Wide, Superman is still at the Top.

Supes stomps

Superman exists longer, but Darth Vader has become more iconic.

Superman.

How is this even a question? Supes by years

Superman.

Superman.

Supes

Supes

Vader

Superman.

Toss up imo. I think people are under selling Vader's iconism (is that word?). His helmet design in particular taking inspiration from the Stahlhelm is instantly recognizable.

I honestly thing it's close but went with Superman.

Superman. Even kids in North Korea without any access to media know can recognize that red-and-yellow S (although over there he's portrayed as an agent of Kim Jong Un).

Superman is probably the worlds most Iconic hero.

Darth Vader is the most Iconic Movie Villain but thats probably it.

Superman. When you think of the term super hero he is usually the first to come to mind.

Much closer than the answers here would suggest, but still Supes.

They're both insanely iconic. All in all, I'd have to say Superman.

Superman. He has been around longer than Vader has.

Superman the best

Superman

When you think films, you think Vador

When you think heroes, you think Superman.

When I was younger and didn't watch movies or read comics, I already knew the iconic image of the red cape and the infamous breathing through a black helmet.

Unquestionably Superman

Superman

Superman has been around since the 1930s and has countless appearances in all forms of medias even though Darth Vader is iconic he comes nowhere near the man of steel

Superman is probably the most iconic character on this site.

They're about equal.

Superman stomps. I didn't even know who Darth Vader was until I came to the US. None of my friends or relatives knew him either. However, we all knew who Superman, Batman and Spiderman were. In fact, I will argue, that Batman and Spiderman are far, far more iconic than Darth Vader as well if you are talking about the entire world, not just America, Europe and few other countries.

Superman by far. Darth Vader is Iconic, but nowhere in Superman's League.

Who is Darth Vader??

Superman is arguably one of the most iconic characters in all of fiction.

Superman by a landslide.

Tough one who is more Iconic Batman IR Superman???

Who is more Iconic Vader or Joker? Vader usually wins second place just behind Joker for most Ironic villian, does supes come second likewise to Batman??? Toss up

Kal-El.

I agree Superman is more iconic, but Vader is more than just most iconic movie villain.

I don't know why people on this site believe that Superman is so iconic world-wide.

Superman is only iconic in the USA.

@jasonhawke: superman is iconic worldwide even in rural remote villages with no media they know of superman everyone can easily recognize supermans chest symbol

Superman stomps. His S is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world.

I actually think it's the most globally recognized, non-religious symbol

Superman by a longshot. He is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear superhero

@jasonhawke: I could say the same for Vader. Superman's symbol is one of the most recognizable ones in the world. He has sold more comic books then any other character. The entire Superhero archetype is based on Superman. Vader is iconic, but he isn't on the level of Superman.

Well, I don't know about that. The American flag, the Coca Cola logo, and the McDonalds 'M' probably have it beat.

Kal, get out of here.

Vader.

Superman is much older. He has about 4 decades on Darth and has far more media appearances total; multiple tv shows, movies, comics and (correct me if I am wrong), I think there was even a radio show.

Only one person is really well known for playing Darth Vader but there have been a lot of famous Superman actors; George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill and even Dean Cain (there is no link for him, sorry).

And Vader isn't?