DC & Marvel: Great Fun!

[bradygirl_12]

Hi, guys! I went to see Thor last night and it was a GOOD movie! I recommend it, even if you know nothing about Thor from Marvel Comics or the mythos. It had an absorbing story, fantastic special effects, and yummy eye candy! ;)

I also saw the trailer for Captain America! I like the look of it. Since Cap is my favorite Marvel character, I was hoping this movie would be good. Looks like it, though of course I'll have to see it first to know for sure. I'm a sucker for World War II-era stories, anyway. :)



I love the parallels between DC's and Marvel's Trinities: Superman and Captain America are the centerpieces, the ultimate heroes, the emobodiment of Truth and Justice, and especially in Cap's case, the American way. :) While Cap has no powers and Superman is the most powerful, Cap is a super-soldier due to the serum he received, and is the heart and soul of the Avengers, as Clark is with the JLA.

Batman and Iron Man: two poor little rich kids who grew up pretty much without their biological parents (Bruce's were murdered, and Tony's were there but absent), who are insanely rich, who use that money to fund their gadgets to fight crime. Also both are intensely interested in science. Interestingly, while Bruce is not an alcoholic like Tony is, he could easily be if he didn't have his iron discipline. Both have butlers important to them (and more than butlers), Alfred and Jarvis, though the latter is mechanical in the movies. :)

Wonder Woman and Thor: Goddess and God, literally! :) Both spring from their respective Greek and Norse mythologies and wield powers and weapons from the Gods (the Golden Lasso, Mjolnir) and grew up in Paradise-like settings. Both leave their homes to live amongst mortals and defend them with their unique powers.

Marvel is certainly far ahead of DC in their live-action movie department. All three of their Trinity will have major motion pictures which will dovetail to an Avengers movie, and DC? They'll have the next Batman flick, a dubious Superman one, and nothing for Wonder Woman (who's never had any at all in this realm). The JLA? A dead project. Meh.

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[whipsy.livejournal.com]

I always wondered who would be the counterpart for Wonder Woman and I guess Thor is it! ;) I do love the parallels though! Makes for great crossovers!! *hint hint* XD

And yup, Marvel is on it as far as movies go. Hopefully DC will wake up and get going, too!

[bradygirl_12]

Yeah, and Thor has that lovely long blond hair! ;)

But they really are Gods-based, and find the grand scheme of things to be pretty much another day at the office. :) They both love mortals and enjoy being in the mortal world.

I don't get DC. Their animated films do well, but don't they want live-action success, too? *shakes head* Sure, The Dark Knight raked in the bucks, but they could be doing so much more!

[whipsy.livejournal.com]

*rolls eyes at DC* You're right, they could be doing SO much more! Personally, I think they have many more iconic female characters than Marvel. Wonder Woman alone! Then there's Catwoman, which will be in TDKR, but I'm afraid what Nolan will do with her! >.< Batgirl! Supergirl! C'mon, DC! Get to work!

[bradygirl_12]

Wonder Woman is known by the general public and well-loved! So is Catwoman. And you're right to be nervous about how she'll be handled in the film. :(

Batgirl and Supergirl are great examples, too.

[msp-hacker.livejournal.com]

My only complaint about the movie is that if you knew anything about Norse Mythology, you knew who the villain of the piece long before any of the characters did.

Of course, you also knew who the villain was if you were familiar with the comics, so they planned for that.

[bradygirl_12]

True! I would have known both for the Marvel 'verse and the Norse myths. There were people who didn't know, though (I went with one), so it was a surprise to them.

[cycnus39]

But Diana's not a goddess and only her mum is in Greek mythology. :-P

[bradygirl_12]

Actually, she has been a Goddess at one point when she died and was brought to Olympus as the Goddess of Truth. :)

Her roots are in the Greek mythology, is what I meant. All of her Gods and Goddesses are, as far as I know.

I am tickled pink that Hippolyta is in actual mythology! :)

[cycnus39]

So DC aren't aware that Alathea is the Greek Goddess of Truth? What a surprise. ;-)

Yes, Hippolyta is a daughter of Ares and an Amazon queen in Greek mythology -- hence the Ares icon.

[bradygirl_12]

Ha, you don't expect DC to know all this stuff, do you? That might require research! ;)

[catalenamara.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec for Thor - glad it's good - I wanna see it! Too busy right now; hopefully by the end of the month.

[bradygirl_12]

You're welcome! It's a lot of fun. The special effects really sweep you up into the story. :)

[ranlynn.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Marvel has the 'live' action movie format hands down but DC is kicking ass on the 'animated' front.

Now if only they'd take the hint & transplant some of the talent & drive from the animation side to the live action side they might get somewhere.

[bradygirl_12]

It's true! Marvel doesn't do as well on the animated front as DC. DC really needs to step it up. Animated films are moneymakers, but the real prestige comes from live-action. And more bucks!

[jen-rock.livejournal.com]

I saw Thor recently and it was a lot of fun. One of the trailers before it was for Green Lantern which was amusing. It's always nice to see a little intercompany cooperation.

I'm looking forward to seeing GL, Captain America, and the new X-Men movie. One of the best part of the Marvel movies is the way they're acknowledging the connected Marvel universe leading up to the Avengers movie next year. There were a lot of little inside jokes and cameos in the Thor movie.

I loved the line about "Is that one of Stark's?" in reference to the giant robot. The performances were all great too.

I wish DC would do the same. I'd love a Justice league movie but it will probably never happen at this rate.

I never really thought about the parallels between the DC trinity and certain Marvel characters but it makes sense.

[bradygirl_12]

Thor is a hoot! :)

Interconnection is fun, too, unlike DC which doesn't even acknowledge other heroes exist in Nolanverse.

I guess DC is content to let Marvel take the lead in Hollywood.