- ISBN13: 9781563892943
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The Battle readers have asked for and dreamed about, wished for and speculated upon, demanded but never expected, finally happens within these pages. DC Versus Marvel, the four issue blockbuster miniseries is now collected into this trade paperback. Heroes and villains cross over from each dimension into the other and celestial beings begin a strange and deadly cosmic chess game to determine which universe is more powerful. Graphic novel format. Available in Septemb… More >>
#1 by Blue Boy on April 19, 2010 - 12:11 am
I’m a major Batman fan. Let me make that clear. I don’t have a great deal of interest in any other DC character and almost none in Marvel (with the exception of The Punisher) so this match-up didn’t have a great deal of emotional investment for me. However, I DO LOVE COMICS. Vertigo, Avatar, DC, Fleetway and the occasional Marvel.
So, let’s make one thing clear. Batman BEAT Captain America. a) the Batarang took him out and b) Batman saved him so twice the humiliation. As he should. Because, sorry American readers (and yes, other nationalities DO read comics) , NOBODY LIKES CAPTAIN AMERICA. jingoistic characters created to help the war effort do not translate well to 2006, sorry. So all the European, Australian, Kiwi, African, South American and asian readers most probably wanted Batman to win.
Oh yeah, and Batman is an icon.
As are Superman and Wonder Woman. One of whom wins against a limp and one dimensional opponent, the other of whom loses to a limp and one dimensional character. But that’s ok because the American-and I include Canada because….yes! It’s part of North America!- readers voted that way. And that’s fair enough.
My problem is the squandered potential and lack of respect for iconic characters. Why the Hell is Superman battling The Hulk? The Jolly Green Giant is obviously inferior. And Why is an Amazon battling a member of a team who has never been successful as a title-carrying character (aside from the lack of pedigree in Marvel’s characters)? Shouldn’t Wonder Woman be up against someone a bit more powerful considering she has a long and rich history in American popular culture? Shouldn’t Superman have battled someone a little more worthy? Not to mention Spiderman. Clone or not this is THE flag carrying character of Marvel!
Secondly (remember I’m a Batman fan) there was a superb image of Batman squaring up to Venom in the first issue. Is there any marvel or DC fan who wouldn’t love to see that match up? Why not pit The Joker against Spiderman instead of a pointless cameo? Putting the heroes up against the villains of each “Universe” would’ve been infinitely more entertaining and satisfying for fans of the books.
It all looks ok in an 80’s kind way but it all feels like a missed opportunity. Yes, Marvel win but (maybe it’s because I’m European) I just feel respect wasn’t given to certain characters or the traditions of either publisher.
Oh, and once again, BATMAN KICKED CAPTAIN AMERICA’S BUTT!!!
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Robert M. on April 19, 2010 - 2:00 am
The whole Marvel vs DC concept is one that I talk with my friends about all the time. This book, however, makes me sick. First of all Superman wouldn’t drop Juggernault with one punch – That’s just stupid. Second, there is no way that Storm could stand a chance against Wonder Woman. Third, if Hulk and Superman fought, it would last for days, not minutes. The only battle that was even worth a damn was the fight between Captain Marvel and Thor. I think that Thor should fight Superman and beat the hell out of him. I know that a lot of you don’t think that would happen, but don’t forget that Thor is immortal and all of his powers are magic-based. One blow by Mjolnir to Superman’s head would knock him out cold, if not kill him. One other battle that was okay was the Batman Captain America, but I believe that Captain America would ulimately win. He always finds a way and never gives up. Although I am a big Batman fan and believe he could beat Cap, I still think Cap would prevail. I know that the results were cast by the fans via voting, but that just makes it a popularity contest. Oh, and at the end when they all “merge”, that was even more retarded then The Age of Apocalypse.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on April 19, 2010 - 3:42 am
NO WAY can Superman beat the Hulk. The Hulk is far stronger, almost immune to fire, and has unlimited regeneration. I think, with the exceptions of Flash vs Quicksilver, Robin vs Jubilee, and Batman vs Cap, the marvel character should have won every fight.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Mr. Al Price on April 19, 2010 - 5:23 am
Some really great battles in this book especially the Hulk VS Superman like God verusing the Golly Green Giant which came out with a rightful and logical win.
Little disappointed with the Superboy vs Spiderman one though.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by James W. Griggs on April 19, 2010 - 7:56 am
I was very pleased with the product I purchased. I received it the next day and everything was intact. It was just what I asked for.
Rating: 5 / 5