DC vs Marvel Cover Task
Brief History of Marvel
❖ 1939: Founded as Timely Publications; "Marvel Comics" #1 released.
❖ 1960s: Rebranded to Marvel Comics; iconic characters created (Spider-Man, X-
Men, Avengers).
❖ 1980s-1990s: Boom in comic sales; characters expand into animated series and
merchandise.
❖ 2009: Acquired by Disney, increasing global reach.
❖ 2008: Launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with "Iron Man," reshaping
superhero films.
Brief History of DC
❖ 1934: Founded as National Allied Publications; later becomes DC Comics.
❖ 1938: Introduces Superman in "Action Comics" #1, defining the superhero genre.
❖ 1940s: Creation of iconic characters like Batman (1939) and Wonder Woman
(1941).
❖ 1950s-1960s: Silver Age revitalizes interest; introduces new heroes like Green
Lantern and The Flash.
❖ 1980s: Major story arcs like "Crisis on Infinite Earths" reshape the universe.
❖ 2000s: Expansion into films and TV, with successful animated series and live-
action movies.
❖ 2013: Launch of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) with "Man of Steel."
Comparison Marvel DC
Main Characters Spider-Man, Iron Man, Super Man, Batman,
Captain America, Thor… Wonder Woman, Flash
Best selling comics The Amazing Spider-Man Batman: The Killing Joke,
,X-Men, and The Avengers, Crisis on Infinite Earths
and The Dark Knight
Returns
Most successful films Avengers Endgame, Black Batman vs Superman,
Panther, Spider-Man No Wonder Woman, The
Way Home. Flash, The Dark Knight
