What is the difference between Marvel and DC? Unravel the two major American labels with five points.

 

The original movie of the American comics has been actively screened in Japan, and in March 2022, THE BATMAN was released, but the names of the two top American comics labels, Marvel and DC, were named. Even if you know it, there aren't many people who can understand the relationship between them and their works and heroes in detail.
You can remember that Iron Man and Spider-Man are "Marvel", Superman and Batman are "DC", but this time we will sort out the differences between the two in five points.
 

Marvel and DC are different publishers

Simply put, they are different publishers, "MARVEL Comics" and "DC Comics," and many heroes appear in the comics published there. In Japan, it seems to be equivalent to "Weekly Shonen Jump" and "Weekly Shonen Magazine", but this is just a business story.

Is it a close neighbor or an ideal person?

The Marvel and "DC" heroes also have their own characteristics. It doesn't apply to all works, but in "Marvel", there are many heroes who have a weak social position, and there are many people who can feel close to the society in the work. am. On the other hand, I feel that the hero of "DC" has ideal justice and is often depicted as a superhero whose portrait is also ideal.

The difference between a "real city" and a "fictitious city"

In "Marvel", many real cities such as New York appear in the work. On the other hand, in "DC", it is also worth noting that Batman is depicted in the fictional city of "Gotham City" and Superman is depicted in the fictional city of "Metropolis".

Although there are "differences in production", they have changed in recent years.

A long time ago, as each movie work spread, it was said to be "Marvel fascinated by action" and "DC fascinated by a dark world view and human drama." However, that trend has changed in recent years.

In the movie "The Suicide Squad" (2021) of "DC", the comedy part and the flashy and colorful battle action became a hot topic, and in "MARVEL", the drama "Moon Knight" (2022) depicting a dark hero, etc. Things that are not bound by the old image are beginning to be made.

Different movie development strategies

Looking at the movie strategy, "Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)", which started with "Iron Man" (2008), has all the works arranged in one world view as the "Avengers" series. It is a big feature that the concept of putting together is realized.

Initially, "DC" had that concept, but the main line is independent for each work. However, some of the works called "DC Extended Universe" have a common view of the world.
In this way, "Marvel" and "DC" are working with their own styles, but each is repeating new challenges and its characteristics are changing. From now on, the works of "Marvel" and "DC" will be exciting every time as entertainment contents.
Next, I will introduce four recommended works to enter the world of "Marvel" and "DC".

No prior knowledge required! 4 works to enjoy the world view of "Marvel" and "DC"
After all, it is a movie that is easy to enter into the works of "Marvel" and "DC". Here are some recommended things that you can enjoy without prior knowledge.

"Marvel" unifies the world view and develops many works by connecting them as a universe. The most recommended there is "Iron Man" (2008). No knowledge is required as it is the first work in the big circle of the current Marvel movie.
The content that Tony Stark, the president of a military company, turns into a hero because his product was used by a terrorist ... is an easy-to-understand picture of the birth of a hero.
 

Also, "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) is highly evaluated as a music movie. Comedy elements are also gaining popularity in the story of habitual characters such as former criminals forming a hero team and becoming heroes who protect the universe. Real American hit numbers are used, and it has a high affinity with movies, so you can enjoy it without knowing other Marvel works.
 

On the other hand, in "DC", there are many solo works, and the ones that share the world view are limited. Among them, "Shazam!" (2019) can be enjoyed without any knowledge. It is a DC work that is said to have a lot of dark world views, but this work is characterized by comical depictions and royal road stories.
Billy, a boy who was given super power by a magician for some reason, confronts the power of evil, but in this work, the theme is "family", and the heartful part is also attractive.

Among the "Batman" series that represents "DC", "Dark Knight" (2008) is recommended as an introduction. It is positioned as the second work between "Batman Begins" (2005) and "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012), but there is no problem even if you look at it alone.

The story depicts Batman confronting the evil charisma of "The Joker," but the horror of the Joker, who moves for the purpose of breaking order, adds weight to the story. There are scenes where the judgment of right and wrong is shaken, such as "what kind of existence is a hero", and it is outstandingly impressive.