Both DC and Marvel are companies that have been in the comic book industry for a long time, their great superhero universes have been very popular, and even their stories have had successful film adaptations. But there is something that surely you have also noticed, and that is that the two they have characters that are very similar, they resemble so much that they even have the same skills.
DC Comics was created in 1934 and Marvel Comics in 1939, the publishers only have a tiny difference of years, and the two were advancing little by little with each of the characters who launched their comics. If you want to know what are the characters that are very similar, then we leave you a listing with its creation years and the details that make them look alike.
Deathstroke and Deadpool
They are one of the most similar characters between the two companies, Deathstroke made its first appearance in The New Teen Titans Vol. 1 Nº2 of 1980 and Deadpool in The New Mutants Nº98 of 1991. As well as their appearance, the abilities of these two characters are similar when it comes to firearms and melee. The design of these is similar in the suit and the accessories they use, although the colors and masks have different details. The things that distinguish them, is that Deathstroke is a murderous mercenary considered a super soldier and with a serious attitude, while Deadpool is an antihero who is part of the mutants and has regenerative powers. But most impressive, they have the same last name, Deathstroke: Slade Joseph Wilson and Deadpool: Wade Winston Wilson, Will it be a coincidence?
Batman and Moon Knight
If we talk about mysterious characters, there is nothing compared to Batman from Detective Comics No. 27 of 1939 and Moon Knight by Werewolf by Night # 32 of 1975. While both have totally different outfits, these are considered as Knights of the Night, which roam at this time of day to attack their enemies. The difference between these two characters is that Batman: Bruce Wayne is a billionaire who trains to do justice in his city and has no powers, and Moon Knight: Marc Spector is an antihero who obtains superhuman powers that are granted by the Egyptian God from the moon Khonshu and has a history of experienced jobs in espionage and militia.
Green Arrow and Hawk Eye
The two most famous archers in the world of comics, we first have DC Green Arrow that first appeared in More Fun Comics No. 73 of 1941, while Hawkeye came to Marvel in Tales of Suspense No.57 of 1964. There is not much difference between these characters, both have the developed ability to use the bow and arrow to perform shots without failThey also have a very similar outfit that alone, although with some different details, as well as their colors. Even in their history they are linked, since the two have been trained by criminals to be able to obtain that condition and ability to use the bow and arrow.
Darkseid and Thanos
Yes there are also villains who have a very similar appearance, and which in turn are very powerful enemies that have made life impossible for the superhero team of each universe. Darkseid arrived in DC for the first time in Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen # 134 of 1970 and Thanos to Marvel in Iron Man Vol. 1 # 55 of 1973. The two have similar details such as their body, eyes, head, and of course the desire to do terrible things, but while Darkseid is considered as a God who wants to rule everything in his path by all the powers he has, such as immortality and Creation, Thanos despite being powerful, has the need to seek the Gems of the Infinite to achieve its goal, which is to destroy part of the universe.
Catwoman and The Black Cat
Perhaps they are the two most sensual characters of DC and Marvel, because they have a very striking costume and an attitude that attracts the attention of the superheroes that surround them, DC Catwoman was created in Batman No. 1 of 1940
Atomo and Ant-Man
The great idea of the superhero capable of reduce and increase its size came to Marvel with Ant-Man, who first appeared in Tales to Astonish # 27 of 1962 and later Atom from DC came through All-American Comics No. 19 of 1965. The two with identical skills, similar costumes and very similar s tories that tell how they obtained the powers through scientific research.
Plastic Man and Mr. Fantastic
When we talk about super powers that have to do with the elasticity or flexibility, two very dear characters come to mind. First Plastic Man who came to Police Comics # 1 in 1941, a bandit named Patrick «Eel» O’Brian who fell into a cauldron filled with toxic acid, which gave him his elastic powers and later became a hero. On the other hand, Mr. Fantastic came to Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 # 1 in 1961, and gained his powers on a trip to space by being exposed to an irradiation of cosmic rays. The two have the same power to stretch their entire body at their own will, but this is the only thing they look like, since their outfit is very different just like their personalities.
Flash and Quicksilver
Flash first appeared in DC in Flash Comics # 1 of 1940, while Quicksilver came to Marvel in The X-Men vol. 14 of 1964, both characters have the same ability, run at superhuman speed which allows them to move from one place to another in moments, although they have different origins, since Flash gets its lightning abilities by being covered with chemicals, and Quicksilver is born with the power to be a mutant. When DC and Marvel made the crossover in the 90s, Quicksilver made a race against Flash where he ended up losing.
Doom Patrol and X-Men
The resemblance of these two groups of heroes is incredible because they resemble so much that their leaders are in the same condition, disabled. Doom Patrol, also known as the Condemned Patrol, arrived in DC in My Greatest Adventure # 80 of 1963, is a group of misfits led by the scientist Niles Caulder, who helps and trains them to fight against evil. On the other hand, the X-Men arrived the same year in The X-Men # 1 in 1963 with a similar argument, where Professor X: Charles Xavier brings together mutants who are homeless or who wish to study their skills in order to form a team that is responsible for stopping villains.
Namor and Aquaman
Other characters that cannot be missing on this list are Namor and Aquaman, in a nutshell, the kings of the ocean able to talk with marine animals, breathe underwater, control the water, and swim at fast speeds at the bottom of the sea. The two carry a trident, agility and superhuman strength, Namor arrived at Marvel in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly of 1939 and Aquaman to DC in More Fun Comics # 73 of 1941. Unlike Aquaman, Namor is considered a mutant because he can fly with the wings on his feet.
Other Marvel items you will like
Table of Contents