Marvel Comics

Flash or Quicksilver

Recently read Volume 1 and 2 that compiled issue #1’s of Stan Lee’s interpretation of some DC character’s.

While few of the character designs are awful to say the least (not all) I think lot of the stories and origins are a unique and interesting take albeit somewhat recycled and similar (like with the Flash and Aquaman).

With both Story + design wise I liked Stan Lee’s Green Lantern, The Flash and Wonder Woman the most.

Strictly speaking story wise Shazam, Batman and Superman were interesting takes on the JLA members but largely let down due to their designs for me.

Catwoman, Aquaman and Sandman I don’t know if I like it or dislike it. Out of these three I think Aquaman is the most interesting and eye catching but Aquaman, Catwoman and especially Sandman feels so far from its source interpretation that it can be problematic for hardcore fans.

I kind of like how Green Lantern for a change has been given a more important role and could be considered the heart of this universe with his green fog/elements leading to the other members to gain their powers through Yggdrasil. The whole combination of swamp thing’s purpose with the aesthetic of a green Dr Manhattan is a fresh take than most.

Anyone that’s read some of these issues what are your thoughts on Stan Lee’s vision of DC characters?

It's in the description. What Marvel character do you wish was apart of DC. You can only choose one character. Not A Team. This character wouldn't just crossover they would be a permanent part of the DC universe. None of their supporting cast would crossover either.

Bonus question: would they keep their origins in marvel or would they always have been apart of the DC universe.

I like the DC Super Hero Girls, but you can give me any. Doesn't have to be Wonder Woman.

What do you guys think?

I have been reading and hearing a lot about the intentions from publishers to make intercompany crossovers as an attempt to boost comicbook sales. They also would like to reignite the interest in comics from deserting fans and attract new readers along the way. Gail Simone even started a hashtag #PleaseMarvelDC. And many artists and writers have followed suit.

Talking to other fans and my LCS (and this is a non confirmed source) apparently all the other publishers have the intention to give it a try with all the others (including Marvel) but not with DC. Apparently because of the deal change with Diamond and Midtown Comics. But that’s a topic for another discussion.

If it all comes to fruition and they all manage to come across, play nice and produce intercompany crossovers: How would you like them to be?

I don’t need specifics on characters or teams and make sure you don’t enter the realm of fan fiction.

My question is aimed to what type of crossovers would you like and which do you think will be more feasible. Also which kind (if you like) we are afraid that we will end up getting. No Hate please!!

Examples of answers are:

• Magna event involving tons of characters from 2 companies.

• Big teams from each companies

• A character from each company with its respective supporting characters, allies and a few villains

• Single characters from each company with single villains and a few cameos from other major characters

• multiple company crossover. Eg: Marvel/Image/Dark Horse/ DC one character each.

I understand how challenging the latest option would be and also the profit sharing issues of which the parent companies (AT&T and Disney) are very concerned and typically constitute the biggest road block.

Let’s discuss!!

What do you guys think ?