In 1938, DC Comics practically created the mainstream superhero genre when Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster penned the first Superman story. The Man of Steel represents the best of the superhero genre. Beginning as the last Kryptonian, sent as a child from his dying home planet to Earth, the hero grew up with the powers of a god, his cells strengthened by Earth’s sun. The hero has become a unifying symbol, as much in the world of DC as the real world, with his iconic S standing as a symbol of hope, truth and justice.As the heart and soul of the DC Universe, Superman’s existence begs the question of who his Marvel counterpart would be. Plenty of heroes in the Marvel universe match the hero’s optimism, but there are several traits needed to find his 616 analog. Everyone from cosmic gods to alien heroes who walk among humans echo the Man of Steel’s story. Should Superman find himself on the streets of the 616, plenty of heroes could challenge his might, but only a few could mirror everything he represents.Determining the Marvel analog for Superman is the combination of two main factors: power levels and values. In terms of power, costume, and alter ego the duality of Thor and Donald Blake bears a striking resemblance to Superman and his secret identity Clark Kent. Both heroes don grandiose caped costumes yet affect the persona of an unassuming regular Joe when they aren’t saving the world. Even their common origins away from Earth tell a similar story. If Superman were to battle any Marvel hero, Thor would be the closest to an even match.RELATED: 10 Most Common DC Superhero Origins
In 1938, DC Comics practically created the mainstream superhero genre when Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster penned the first Superman story. The Man of Steel represents the best of the superhero genre. Beginning as the last Kryptonian, sent as a child from his dying home planet to Earth, the hero grew up with the powers of a god, his cells strengthened by Earth’s sun. The hero has become a unifying symbol, as much in the world of DC as the real world, with his iconic S standing as a symbol of hope, truth and justice.
As the heart and soul of the DC Universe, Superman’s existence begs the question of who his Marvel counterpart would be. Plenty of heroes in the Marvel universe match the hero’s optimism, but there are several traits needed to find his 616 analog. Everyone from cosmic gods to alien heroes who walk among humans echo the Man of Steel’s story. Should Superman find himself on the streets of the 616, plenty of heroes could challenge his might, but only a few could mirror everything he represents.
Determining the Marvel analog for Superman is the combination of two main factors: power levels and values. In terms of power, costume, and alter ego the duality of Thor and Donald Blake bears a striking resemblance to Superman and his secret identity Clark Kent. Both heroes don grandiose caped costumes yet affect the persona of an unassuming regular Joe when they aren’t saving the world. Even their common origins away from Earth tell a similar story. If Superman were to battle any Marvel hero, Thor would be the closest to an even match.
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