Marvel is better than DC

DC owns a series of socially iconic superheroes One thing we really need to consider when comparing the greatness of one entity or organization to another is the social and cultural impact it had on a nation. We (or at least some of us), consider it when comparing the greatness of Ludwig Van Beethoven with his monumental musical impact to that of Justin Bieber’s. DC evidently wins over Marvel in the areas of social influence, as I will explain below. Look! Up in the Sky! Superman, the caped, spandex-clad crusader, was the first surviving superhero and the definitive archetype of the superhero [1]. Superman inspired many of the clichés used by many of the superheroes further along in the superhero timeline: Spandex: a traditional hallmark of a superhero worn by Spiderman, Giant Man, Wolverine, you name it. Sigil: a crest unique to each hero that is worn on the outfit. Consider Spiderman's sigil. The Cape The alter ego Superman evolved in the 1900s as a symbol for hope in America's struggle against economic collapse, crime, and the impending war, WWII; he was the fighter for "truth, justice, and the American way [2]." Although Captain America was and still is also a symbol of liberty and justice [3], he is, evidently, not the first. Although Marvel has a bunch of notable superheroes, none were as iconic as DC's Superman. Wonder Woman, Feministic Icon Wonder woman is not only one of the most enduring and popular comic book characters in a span of more than six decades, she is the American culture’s most iconic feminist model, created to bring Amazonian ideals of love, peace, and sexual equality to “a world torn by the hatred of men.” She revolutionized the “all boys club” ideals of the comic book field started in the 1930s by serving as a counter to the dominant masculinity that appeared greater among the scores of superheroes that existed during the time; only a few costumed heroines existed prior to Wonder Woman in her first issue and even fewer were featured, such as the Black Widow, Invisible Scarlet O’Neil, The Woman in Red, and Miss Fury. In short, she changed the overall perception of women in comic books as helpless lesser damsels in distress or villainous to heroines up to par with superheroes. “Not even girls want to be girls so long as our feminine archetype lacks force, strength, and power…” wrote Dr. William Moulton Marston, a psychologist and feminist. “Women’s strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman [4].” The Batman, of course Need I mention the Batman and his noteworthy awesomeness?! Marvel owns some popular figures, but their significance in relation to that of DC’s prominent figures is like that of Justin Biebers' to Beethoven’s. The most significant factor in the cause of a subject’s greatness is its, his, or her impact on the norms of a society. Tip to my opponent: do not use the same argument twice [5] Sources: 1: http://www.indiemoviesonline.com... 2: http://www.supermanhomepage.com... 3: http://www.marveldirectory.com... 4: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com... 5: http://debate.org...