DC is less interesting than Marvel

I agree with my opponent about Marvel's successful experimentation in big screen film and it's introduction of the Marvel cinematic universe. However, though Marvel excells past DC in theatres, DC's foray onto the big screen has been anything but a failure. The character Batman has starred in eleven theatrical films since 1943, seven of which were critically successful[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Also consider other successful films featuring DC characters, including Superman[8], Superman II[9] (including the Richard Donner cut), V for Vendetta[10] (I'm counting this because Vertigo publishes the comic in the US), Constantine[11] (this is admittedly more of a cult favorite), RED[12], Road to Perdition[13], and A History of Violence[14] (which recieved universal critical acclaim). These examples also illustrate that DC properties are more flexible with other genres than Marvel films, which are more confined to the superhero genre. While Marvel has recently found dominance over DC within the theatres, DC has reigned over Marvel in the fields of Animation since the early 90s. My first, and most obvious, example of this is the DCAU (DC animated universe), which has provided us with greats like Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, and the Justice League[15]. It should also be noted that through the DCAU, we've been introduced to great, memorable characters like Terry McGinnis[16] and fan favorite, Harley Quinn[17]. DC's success isn't only limited to the DCAU, however. Shows like Teen Titans, Young Justice, and Green Lantern: The Animated Series finding a large fan base amongst new and old fans of the characters that star in them[18]. DC also hosts a lot more memorable animated films than Marvel under it's DC Universe Original Movies project[19]. Wonder Woman, Under the Red Hood, and Justice League: The New Frontier come to mind, and while there are a few bad movies like Superman/Batman: Apocalypse, these are only a minority of the films in the project. The DCAU itself has four films, three of which are extremely good, extremely memorable, and extremely well performed. Before I get into my opponent's positions on Rorschach and underdog characters, I'd like to touch on this whole "iconic characters" issue real quickly as well. While most of these iconic characters might seem generic, I think we need to keep in mind just why they are so generic. These characters, being some of the first superheroes, are not just iconic to DC, but the superhero genre as a whole. They're going to seem more generic and steriotypical because they are the originals and act as the template for the superhero archetype. This especially applies to Superman, Wonderwoman, the Flash, and Hawkgirl. Cyborge and the Martian Manhunter, on the other hand, are much more original, and can thank their rise in popularity to DC's animated series more than anything else. Onto Rorschach and underdogs! My opponent is correct, Alan Moore's character Rorschach was based on Steve Ditko's characters and the objectivist politics they often represented, specifically Mr. A and the Question. While some of Ditko's best work was with Spider-Man, neither Mr. A or the Question are Marvel Characters. In fact, the Question was originally the property of Charlton Comics until it went out of business and sold the character to DC in 1983 [20]. Ever since, the Question has appeared in DC comics and the DCAU, effectively making him a DC character. This would mean that Rorschach is, at least partially, based off a DC character, even if it's creator used to work for Marvel. I must disagree with my opponent's opinion that characters against more powerful forces makes for a boring narrative. It's not simply about the hero being a villain's "chew-toy", it's about them coping or overcoming insurmountable odds or situations. Not only does this make the protagonist more empathetic, it makes them more heroic! After all, what's more heroic than daring to challenge almost certain death? Let's also take into account that there are generic power fantasies within' DC as well, Superman for example. Recently, writers have focused more on his humanity and personal struggles, rather than his physical ones.I look forward to the next three rounds! SOURCES: [1]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[2]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[3]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[4]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[5]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[6]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[7]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[8]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[9]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[10]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[11]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[12]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[13]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[14]http://www.rottentomatoes.com...[15]http://dcanimated.wikia.com...[16]http://www.worldsfinestonline.com...[17]http://dcanimated.wikia.com...[18]http://www.bcdb.com...[19]http://warnervideo.com...[20]http://www.powerofcomics.com...;