Truth, Justice and the AMERICAN way...

[captain_slinky]

Thanks to Dan Bekker, I have been able to put my finger upon one of the many elusive reasons why I prefer DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman etc) over Marvel Comics (Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man etc).

DC Comics have real-world politics.

In Marvel Comics, the only Conservatives they have are all *eeeeeeevil*, or at the very least plotting against the super heroes. If a conservative viewpoint comes up in the Marvel Universe, it's because somebody wants to register Mutants or outlaw Super Powers or disband the Avengers or maybe just take over the world. And if a HERO starts talking conservatively, it's because he's about to turn Evil.

But over in the DCU, you've got PLENTY of conservative heroes! Hawkman, Captain Atom, Captain Marvel, and at least half of the Green Lanterns what hail from Space Sector 2814 (Earth) are conservative and will fight against other heroes over what they feel is right. And when Lex Luthor was elected President? It was as a very LIBERAL President with tons of Government programs and assistance that made the public love him. Isn't that awesome and kinda wrong at the same time? I love it!

Comments

[bjorker.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha. but, *cough* bekker :)
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[lynna12000.livejournal.com]

Hey! Don't forget that MARVEL does have conservative heroes: Captain America, USAgent, Reed Richards, and Frank Castle, to name a few.