United We Stand, Divided We Fall

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

I have noticed this is a growing trend that I feel needs to stop.

Editorial Opinion
By LMFAO - Feb 17, 2011 06:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Other

First off, I am a comic book fan. I love them. While most people in this society see these characters and books as being more for children than for adults, I see them as great (for the most part) stories about heroes, villains, and the balance between right and wrong, good and evil. Now I must say this before I start: I am more inclined to read DC heroes than I am Marvel. It is what I grew up on and what I love most comic book wise. Marvel is great. I love Spider-Man, Captain America, The X-Men, and Daredevil, just not as much as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and the Flash.

The reason I am writing this is not that I doubt any of you don't love these characters as much as I. I am writing this because it has become apparent over the last couple years this site is incredibly biased to loving Marvel and Batman. I don't really care if you like Marvel over DC. I do mind when all I see is constant hate toward anything DC related and Marvel Comics and movies taking the main stage over DC characters. (I will admit, Marvel is much more interesting to read most of the time than DC.)

This fact is more proven in the constant hate and [female dogging] over the soon to be released film, "Green Lantern." As a DC fan, this movie is way bigger than the movie itself. I would actually say this movie is more important this summer than any other comic book movie coming out. I say this only because if this movie fails, like many of you either keep saying it will or hoping it will for some reason, not only will the Flash most likely not be made; any chance for a Justice League movie will be lost for a long, long time. This is unacceptable.

Now, I know many of you are rolling your eyes right now. Honestly I almost didn't write this thinking it was going to be a waste of time trying to convince the probable 90% of you that are Marvel fans. Yet I urge you, my fellow comic book fans, stand together this summer and support all the comic book movies (besides X-Men, I want that one back at Marvel).

The trailer might have been rough for some. After comparing it to the first "Iron Man" trailer, I say even though it might not be the best CGI in the world (a problem I'm sure they will fix) this movie is important to us all, as comic book fans. Not Marvel fans, or DC fans, but comic book fans.

Trust me. I've heard all the arguments on why it looks bad, but take a step back, look at whom the trailer was intended,and ask yourself, besides the slight comedic tone and unfinished CGI, is it really that much worse than what we've seen from Cap and Thor? (Thor looks totally bad ass BTW)I would even argue, with a better second trailer, this movie might be one of the best CBMs this summer.

Please do not say articles like this make DC fans look weak. If Captain America or Thor was being constantly told they look like crap by a bunch of DC fans, you'd be writing articles like this, too. I know I'm in a huge minority on this site already, and the constant attacks on DC are more like bullying than a "rivalry." It would have to be a fair fight for it to be considered a true rivalry and it's obvious that there are way more Marvel fans than DC fans here.

Thank you, if you actually read this whole thing.

One more thing, if the CGI suit is skin tight on the upper half, why shouldn't it be skin tight on the lower half, too? Not saying I would want that, it just doesn't make sense.

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golden123
golden123 - 2/17/2011, 7:09 PM
Green Lantern looks way better than the action overloaded Thor.
JorEl77
JorEl77 - 2/17/2011, 7:52 PM
Pretty good write-up man.I totally agree with you on the DC bashing on here.I don't know what it is,maybe it could be because DC/WB don't take enough chances like Marvel does in the movie department,and only do Batman & Superman movies.That could be one reason.It does piss me off too,because I'm more DC than Marvel,but I like both.I wanna see more DC movies with other characters.When I was little my favorite superheroes were Batman,Spider-Man,Hulk,Superman,Green Lantern,Aquaman,Thor,Wonder Woman,and The Fantastic Four.So it's pretty much split,but I'm more DC like I said.But I have never bashed Marvel because I love all of their movies too.I want both companies & other ones to succeed so that we keep getting comic book/superhero movies.So I wish both companies the best of luck,I will be there at the theatres watching Green Lantern,Thor,Captain America,Sucker Punch and many others.I went and seen The Green Hornet last week too,and it was pretty good.Yeah,it was more comedy than the tv show was,but hey,you can't always do the same things over and over.I actually watch the movies before I make my decision on wheather it's good or not,I don't let the trailers,pictures or critics sway my decisions because not everybody likes the same things.We are all different.Like I said,pretty good write-up dude!!!

ALL HAIL RON...SO SAY WE ALL!!!

StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 2/17/2011, 8:53 PM
@Xenix.....you are right on that part about WB/DC promoting only the toy line and all the merchandising for the movie than showing us more trailers that let non fans get the gist of who these characters are.

I like both Marvel and DC but I think Marvel movies do way better, simply because of better marketing tools. They know how to promote and when to promote....Obviously the Super Bowl was the biggest event you can latch a trailer onto...so why didn't WB place a TV spot for it? I understand it still in post, but so are most of the films they showed. The only place we are getting "exclusive" photos are from the Green Lantern comics, which not everyone reads or frequent this site.....DC needs to really find a better team of promoters, because I think this year and next will have Marvel wiping the floor with DC
Exiles
Exiles - 2/18/2011, 1:34 AM
DC fans do the exact same thing to the marvel movies, uour trying to make DC fans look like innocent victims which is just completely biased. And I dont really give crap about this whole DC vs Marvel thing. If your going to write article about division then try and be unbiased next time. I look forward to all the CBM's this summer
SmokinIndo
SmokinIndo - 2/18/2011, 5:46 AM
Although I am more inclined to agree with Xenix and teabag on this one, I have noticed a bit of hypocrisy from the Marvel fans. As a Marvel fan, I have tried to defend the hypocrisy, but the truth is that this is inexcusable. One example of what I've seen on this site would be how Marvel fans bash the Green Lantern toys while at the same time praising the Thor and Cap toys. Supposedly that's because Green Lantern seems to have stopped its promotion, but then again, Marvel hasn't even started on Captain America. But we're all just so giddy over those toys! Am I right?
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/18/2011, 6:03 AM
i like both companies,well green lantern & the flash.

superman & batman are alright but a little bit over rated.

marvel is better though,we've seen trailers,posters & toys.

what as dc given us a not so great trailer & 400 action figure promotions,pretty sucky really.

@ teabag

i think the green lantern action figures suck,but the joker wants to know..........

LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/18/2011, 7:03 AM
LOL... your title sounds like that crappy X3 movie! : P

All I gotta say, I love all comic book companies MARVEL, DC, DARK HORSE, IDW etc, etc, only ppl missing out are the small minded ones that bash another company or stick in one universe! : D

NIce write up lol.
Ethic
Ethic - 2/18/2011, 2:42 PM
Nice article dude.
It's really tiring that it still goes on while most people try to talk and have fun.

Let's face it, there are some shitheads on this site who love playing the role of the generic internet douchebag.
Doesn't matter if they support either company, they treat anyone with a contrary opinion like an asshole simply for feeling different about an issue.

I recommend trying out that attitude in the real world and see how long you last before you get knocked out.
Checkmate
Checkmate - 2/19/2011, 11:30 AM
@LEEE777 Couldn't have said it better myself!
SeaSerpentine
SeaSerpentine - 2/20/2011, 5:31 PM
Good article.
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