Some debates will rage on forever: Coke vs. Pepsi. Beatles vs. Rolling Stones. Liberals vs. Conservatives. Dogs vs. Cats. In the superhero comics world the eternal question is: Marvel or DC? Most fans patronize both companies, but everyone seems to come down on one side of the dividing line or the other. Straddling is not allowed. So which company is better? Let's break this baby down Dr. Jack style (with apologies to Bill Simmons and Dr. Jack Ramsey): Note: Each category is worth one point, except for BAD MOVIES, I MAGIZATION IN THE '9 0s, and POOREST TREATMENT OF A SIG NATURE PROPERTY, w hich are each worth one negative point. BEST HE RO, Part 1 Obviously, "best" is a subjective term, but I'm looking at it from a recognition standpoint. Few would argue that DC's signature character is Superman and Marvel's is Spider-Man. But who's better? Wow, that's tough. I could probably write a whole essay on it. But let's do this quick an...
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