Is Marvel or DC older?

DC Comics was first released in 1934, making it five years older than Marvel. It was first published under National Allied Publications. It was changed to DC Comics much later in 1977, whose inspiration came from their popular series Detective Comics, which featured Batman.

Who is the oldest superhero?

1936 The Phantom

Created by Lee Falk (USA), the first superhero was The Phantom, who debuted in his own newspaper comic strip on 17 Feb 1936.

Who is stronger DC or Marvel?

More of Marvel's characters have won in more categories, but DC's victors far outshine their competition. No one from the Marvel Universe or the DC Universe compares to Superman, whereas Iron Man and Hawkeye just barely edge out their rivals. Still, we'd say that Marvel has stronger characters for now.

Is DC or Marvel more popular?

A new fan poll reveals the world's most popular superhero universe is Marvel, but DC has earned high marks for their characters and world as well.

Is Marvel copying DC?

One of the most popular Marvel characters ever, not just in movies, was actually copied from DC. Doctor Fate first appeared in 1940. The story goes that Kent Nelson, the first Dr Fate was an archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Nabu and was trained by him, after an accident.

Comparison: Oldest Superheroes

Who is the strongest Avenger?

1 Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff

That was enough to consider her near the top but Wanda Maximoff, known as Scarlet Witch, is the officially most powerful Avenger now.

Who won Marvel vs DC?

In the end, Storm emerged victorious, giving Marvel the edge having won six of the fights. Aquaman, Elektra, Flash, Robin, Silver Surfer, Thor, Wolverine, Superman, Spider-Man, and Batman also won their individual scraps.

Who would win Iron Man vs Batman?

8 Iron Man: Hulkbuster Suit

Sure, Batman is physically stronger. In a fight, Bruce Wayne would kick Tony Stark's behind without question as he trains consistently and looks after himself. Even as he grows older, Batman is still physically strong and able to put up a fistfight with the best of them.

Who is the strongest superhero?

Can Thor beat Superman?

When it comes to a breakdown of Superpowers, Thor tends to get the win. Yes, Superman has slightly superior strength, and yes, he can freeze people, fly and shoot blasts of energy from his eyes.

Does DC and Marvel ever meet?

Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man was the first DC/Marvel crossover ever published. DC and Marvel had previously collaborated on a treasury edition of The Wizard of Oz, but this is the first time characters owned by both companies were used together.

Who wins Thanos or Superman?

As mighty as they are, neither Thanos nor Superman is immortal. Both have been killed in the past, meaning neither is unbeatable. However, Thanos would need an ironclad plan to trap and defeat the Man of Steel, because if it comes down to plain old fisticuffs, Superman is definitely going to win.

Who is the oldest DC villain?

One of Superman's greatest weaknesses is his vulnerability to telepathic attacks, but it turns out DC's oldest villain, Vandal Savage, is immune to them. Despite being one of DC's strongest characters, like all people, Superman has weaknesses.

Who was the 1st Marvel superhero?

Pulp-magazine publisher Martin Goodman started the company later known as Marvel Comics under the name Timely Publications in 1939. The first publication of Timely was Marvel Comics #1, which introduced Carl Burgos's android superhero the Human Torch and Bill Everett's Namor the Sub-Mariner.

Who is richer Iron Man or Batman?

In the publication's "Fictional 15" article from 2013, Forbes ranked Tony Stark as the 4th wealthiest character in all of fiction. In total, his estimated $12.4 billion fortune outshines Bruce Wayne's by $3.4 billion.

Who has a higher IQ Batman or Iron Man?

Batman is universally hailed as the smartest man in D.C. Comics, with Lex Luthor his only real competition. Iron Man, by contrast, is at least the fifth or sixth smartest character in the Marvel universe, with Richards, Victor Von Doom, Bruce Banner and Hank Pym all believed to be more intelligent.

Who would win Aquaman or Thor?

You've got to also have a keen fighting style, and we're pretty sure that one goes to Thor. Obviously, Aquaman has seen his share of battle, and there are a bunch of dead parademons who can attest to his skill. But Thor has proven repeatedly that he can always come out on top in a contest of pure fighting skill.

Who can beat Thor in DC?

Thor is powerful but he's rarely faced a foe as powerful as the Reverse Flash, one who can hit him a million times before Thor could blink. With powers like his, the Reverse Flash has what it takes to beat Thor.

Who would win Spider-Man or Batman?

The combination of Spider-Man's super-agility, strength and reflexes give him a unique fighting style that few other superheroes can imitate. Winner: Spider-Man would easily defeat Batman in a test of strength and fighting prowess.

Did Marvel and DC ever fight?

There were 11 battles between Marvel and DC heroes altogether. The first 6 battles were decided by the miniseries's creative teams with each companies respective heroes winning 3 battles each. The latter 5 battles, entirely told in Marvel vs DC #3, were decided by the fans.

Who can lift Thor's hammer?

We bring you five Marvel characters who lifted Mjolnir. Thor's hammer—per the inscription—can only be wielded by a worthy "he" or a man. However, several women have lifted Thor's hammer, including Black Widow, Jane Foster, X-Men's Storm, and DC's Wonder Woman.

Who is the smartest Avenger?

It's not hard to see that among all the Avengers, T'Challa is the smartest one.

Who is the weakest hero in Marvel?