While I enjoyed X-Men and Wolverine titles I am forever a DC guy. Even if I do not buy any more after the Metal stomped out the hope of Rebirth and Batwedding that did not happen, I still appreciate more the character archetypes that DC got into general public consciousness. Heroes of Marvel survive against all odds in a hostile world. And let that world shape them. DCs shape the world around them. I know that Comics Books Authority is largely responsible, but DC made it their own and created heroes that do not kill. And when they do, it is a major thing, that has repercussions for them. Wolverine kills double digits of oponents in every issue and his adversaries still come back. So while I appreciate Logan and X-Men for what they are, as a universe I much prefer DC.
Whatever part of superhero stories appeals to you, you can find great characters in DC:
You want someone with great powers that is not corrupted by them? Superman, Martian Manhunter
You want someone worth being an example? Wonder Woman, Oracle
You want someone who took tragedy and done something positive of it? Batman, Mr. Terrific
You want someone who seeks well-being of all no matter who they are or what it would cost them personaly? Aquaman, Green Arrow
You want someone who never gives up? Green Lanterns
You want someone who brings people together? Nightwing
You want someone whose greatest gift are not superpowers but their mind? The Flash
I could go on…
I am sure you are all ready to name many Marvel characters for these and more archetypes, and I can too. But I feel much more comfortable in DC universe where heroes try to be better, even if it does not help, they try. I prefer that over Marvel where solution is terminal, not even permanent.
