10 Ways The DC Cinematic Universe Could Eclipse Marvel's

10. A Different Kind Of Hero

With the release of Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero genre was born. The first appearance of Superman kick started a concept that would entertain the world for generations to come, paving the way for countless stories of heroism. DC Comics became known for its all powerful, larger-than-life characters who were like gods in the making. By the 1960's, Marvel rose to prominence by subverting these archetypes, instead creating flawed heroes who readers could relate to. The comic book movie market is currently saturated with a wave of heroes molded in the Marvel way of thinking. Aside from the occasional Batman or Superman movie, the majority of cinematic superheroes depicted this generation have all been inherently human in their weaknesses and while this is key to the success of Marvel Studios, audiences may tire of this formula by 2028. This is where DC come in. Zack Snyder, the director of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and The Justice League of America, describes DC's heroes as "purer archetypes€they€™re literally Biblical. If you get the DC characters right, they can be important, they can be about us. It€™s not just a romp." DC has the potential to inspire audiences with stories of Godlike power and impossible feats, providing an alternative to the tales of social outcasts that have swamped cinemas in the past decade. While DC may be emulating Marvel's business model, they are certainly not copying Marvel's formula in the types of stories they tell, like some naysayers would suggest.