‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and ‘Superman’ Are Repeating a Famous Marvel vs DC Trend We Saw 7 Times in the Past

Before Barbenheimer, there was the Marvel vs DC rivalry that set temperatures soaring and anxieties raging among both factions of the audience. The ubiquitous presence of superhero movies in the early Aughts made it impossible for both these studios not to clash. Now, Fantastic Four and Superman are bringing back the age-old rivalry to the frontlines again.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps [Credit: Marvel Studios]
As Marvel’s first family and DC’s first superhero go head-to-head this July, the world gets ready to witness an epic showdown of heroes, villains, romance, and rivalries. But in the meanwhile, let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at the years that gave us some of the best Marvel vs. DC moments to keep the excitement alive.
Fantastic Four and Superman reclaim a tradition Thor: Ragnarok [Credit: Marvel Studios]
Although not a strong starter, Green Lantern comes first to mind in the long-winded...
The Fantastic Four: First Steps [Credit: Marvel Studios]
As Marvel’s first family and DC’s first superhero go head-to-head this July, the world gets ready to witness an epic showdown of heroes, villains, romance, and rivalries. But in the meanwhile, let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at the years that gave us some of the best Marvel vs. DC moments to keep the excitement alive.
Fantastic Four and Superman reclaim a tradition Thor: Ragnarok [Credit: Marvel Studios]
Although not a strong starter, Green Lantern comes first to mind in the long-winded...
- 2/5/2025
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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