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But the shows not over until they role the credit so I'm going out swinging, and what better way to wrap things up than to bring it all full circle. In my first post after my introduction I talked about how Marvel has better characters than DC, who's only two characters worth noting are Superman and Batman. However, in that post I gave arguments that were mostly quantitative and not qualitative, besides saying that Marvel's characters are better. So I would like to revisit that argument.
I've already established the gap in numbers between the charcuterie of the franchises, but what makes these characters so much fun to read about, watch, play as in video games and genera geek-out about. Some people say it's the powers that make the hero, or the villains they fight, although all that contributes to a character's awesomeness what makes us addicted to a hero is its relatability. I know it's not very noticeable or interesting but think about it. Who doesn't at some point wish they had super powers, or want to be a hero, and the easier it is to put yourself in their shoes the more you get interested in the character.
Not many of us know what it's like to have your home planet destroyed (if you do, I apologize for the insensitivity). Looking at the characters Marvel creates you can almost see yourself in their position, Thor may be a god, but his rivalry with his brother is something most of us can relate to, Steeve Rogers was a scrawny kid before he was Captain America(Role model for the wimps) and the X-men as a whole are outsiders(everyone can relate to that). A lot of DC's heroes aren't even human (Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Man-Hunter)
But to say DC doesn't have it's merit (singular) would be untrue. I would like to go into depth about DC's redeeming qualities, but unfortunately I don't have time for that...My shawarma is here.
Excelsior, and for the last time, Marc out.
This is a great way to end a blog, I do also sometimes picture myself in their shoes and they all have their reasons for what they do. This blog was fantastic and I hope that other people found it as interresting as I did. Also, Shawarma's are amazing and delicious, so great choice there Marvel.
ReplyDeleteVery fun blog Marc. Some spelling mistakes, (specifically in the last post), but a great sense of humour throughout.
ReplyDeleteMarvel has its fair share of aliens (Guardians of the Galaxy, SIlver Surrfer, etc.) but that's not the point. The beauty of these heroes, Marvel or DC, is that we can find ourselves in them. Be it the emotional deaths of Pa Kent or Uncle Ben and how they affected our various heroes, to the romantic foibles of Peter Parker or Oliver Queen. It's about the human experience.
We find ourselves in these heroes and hopefully we find something heroic in ourselves.
Nice "we can all live in harmony wrap-up"
ReplyDeleteBut that said, superheroes are awesome whether they come from Marvel or DC.
And full honesty I wouldn't miss an instalment of the Batman Arkham series for the world.
Double full honesty (that's going to blow your mind and make you feel bad about yourself) I have never read a comic book in my life. I'm just a crazy enthusiast. You were matched in arguments by someone who doesn't even read the comic books, deal with that.