Is DC too dark?

The DC Universe may sometimes be seen as outdated or campy, but its heroes and their stories are largely just as dark — if not darker than — Marvel's. DC Comics has long had a reputation for being a more lighthearted, traditional, and "nice" universe of superheroes and supervillains.
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Is DC a dark matter?

The New Age of DC Heroes (originally titled as Dark Matter) is a comic book line published by DC Comics from 2018 to 2020.
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Is DC more gory than Marvel?

Which is more violent, Marvel or DC? Marvel superhero characters tend to be more violent than DC superhero characters.
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Is DC more adult?

The Question and Green Arrow are known for their gritty, street-level stories, and Wonder Woman and Aquaman have delved into DC's ambient darkness many times. The reality is that the DC Universe is just as "dark and mature" as the Marvel Universe, if not more so.
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Which is the darkest DC comic?

The 13 Darkest DC Comics Ever
  • 8 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. ...
  • 7 "Snowbirds Don't Fly" ...
  • 6 The Sinestro Corps War. ...
  • 5 Flashpoint. ...
  • 4 Doomsday Clock. ...
  • 3 Batman: Three Jokers. ...
  • 2 DCeased. ...
  • 1 Watchmen. Creative Team: Writer Alan Moore, Penciler/Inker/Letterer Dave Gibbons, And Colorist John Higgins.
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Is DC darker than MCU?

The DC Universe may sometimes be seen as outdated or campy, but its heroes and their stories are largely just as dark — if not darker than — Marvel's. DC Comics has long had a reputation for being a more lighthearted, traditional, and "nice" universe of superheroes and supervillains.
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Who is the most dark superhero?

Dark Heroes
  • Atrocitus. Lantern of the vengeful red light.
  • Red Lantern Corps. Atrocitus' posse of vengeance.
  • Spectre. DC Comics Spirit of Vengeance.
  • Ghost Rider (Ketch) One of the Ghost Riders.
  • Batman. Batman is not called the "Dark Knight" for nothing.
  • Wolverine. The toughest X-Man.
  • Deadpool. ...
  • Spawn (Simmons)
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Why is DC not as popular as Marvel?

We all know the two comic giants Marvel and DC. Both abound in the superheroes we have come to know and love like Batman, Iron Man, Captain America, Superman and many more. However, Marvel creates better movies. DC popularity is falling due to the lack of continuity within the extended universe.
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Why isn't DC as good as Marvel?

The Justice League is often said to have too much action and too grim and gritty. DC storylines can also be difficult to follow with their casting inconsistencies, making the stories all-the-more confusing. DC tries hard to emulate marvel movies but fail to reach Marvel's standards.
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Does DC have Lgbtq characters?

From Superman: Son of Kal-El to Harley Quinn and others, the DC universe continues to lead the way in heroic inclusion. There are quite a few queer heroes saving the day in places like Gotham City, Metropolis, Central City, and more.
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Why do people say DC is darker than Marvel?

DC has explored darker themes including the backstory of Reverse-Flash, the Death of Superman, and Wonder Woman killing the Justice League. Of course there are many more, but these examples show that comic books and DC are not just for kids. A very iconic character is The Batman, who laughs.
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What is DC's highest movie?

Highest Grossing DC Films
  • Superman II. 19802h 7mPG. ...
  • Watchmen. 20092h 42mR. ...
  • Wonder Woman 1984. 20202h 31mPG-13. ...
  • The Suicide Squad. 20212h 12mR. ...
  • Shazam! Fury of the Gods. 20232h 10mPG-13. ...
  • Blue Beetle. 20232h 7mPG-13. 6.0 (96K) Rate. ...
  • Superman III. 19832h 5mPG. 5.0 (75K) Rate. ...
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. 19871h 30mPG. 3.7 (53K) Rate.
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What does Marvel have that DC doesn't?

What makes the Marvel Universe unique in superhero comics is that its stories take place primarily in fictionalized versions of real-world locations such as New York, with the addition of totally fake locations like Black Panther's home of Wakanda.
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Who is the darkest hero in DC?

10 Scariest DC Superheroes
  1. 1 Jonah Hex.
  2. 2 Resurrection Man. ...
  3. 3 Nightmare Nurse. ...
  4. 4 John Constantine. ...
  5. 5 Deadman. ...
  6. 6 The Spectre. ...
  7. 7 Ragman. ...
  8. 8 Raven. ...
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Is The Dark Knight DC?

The story is considered canon to the mainstream DC Universe as well as Frank Miller's own Dark Knight Universe.
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How powerful is the darkness DC?

Omnipotence: The Great Darkness is virtually omnipotent, far eclipsing the Light. A fraction of the true power of the Great Darkness was stolen by Pariah to trigger the Dark Crisis which nearly besieged the omniverse in darkness. Omnipresence: The Great Darkness is an eternal presence that encompasses all that exists.
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Why did DC Universe fail?

Lack of creative consistency hindered the success of the DCEU, with different directors retconning previous films to fit their own vision. The absence of an executive figure to create a cohesive plan for the franchise prevented major crossover events and hindered universe building.
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Why can't DC make good movies?

The biggest reason DC films are a mess is there has been a lack of unifying vision throughout the DCEU history, with nobody like Feige to oversee the films and the cinematic universe. And no, Zack Snyder is not it as his vision was already roundly rejected by both critics and fans.
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Do people prefer DC or Marvel?

During the survey, the majority of respondents said that they had no preference for Marvel over DC Comics for any media type, however Marvel was overall more popular. Whilst 39 percent said that they preferred Marvel movies, just five percent said the same about DC Comics films.
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Why is DCEU worse than MCU?

The DCEU lacks originality when dealing with its characters. Oftentimes, it will produce repetitive films and origin stories of the same characters. The MCU, however, has produced a vast number of films with incredibly different storylines and characters.
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Who has more fans, DC or Marvel?

In the study, Marvel comes out on top, being the favourite in 51 countries and taking 85% share of the results. Marvel has released several hugely successful movie series such as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Avengers making their blockbusters household names.
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Who would win in a fight, Marvel or DC?

From magic-users to Kryptonians to the Flash Family, Marvel can't match DC's power. Even Marvel's mutants would fall against a concerted assault from a team of Flashes. Marvel's heroes taking on DC's heroes would be a universe-shaking battle fans would love to see, but in the end, DC is walking away as the victor.
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What is Marvel's darkest comic?

25 Darkest Marvel Comics Ever
  • 4 Ultimatum Takes Grimdark Too Far. ...
  • 3 Dark Ages Takes The Heroes To A Future That Is Literally Dark. ...
  • 2 Punisher Kills The Marvel Universe's Title Is Truth In Advertising. ...
  • 1 Ruins Is A Pitch Black Superhero Book.
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Who is the scariest superhero in DC?

Joker is one of the most terrifying DC characters in existence. Batman is even more terrifying than Joker and has everyone in Gotham City in fear to keep them in line.
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Are there any black Avengers?

Luke Cage

With skin more powerful than titanium with combat expertise and superstrength to boot, Luke Cage is one of the central members of the modern day New Avengers.
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