Paired Passages Marvel and DC

Which passage supports this statement?

It became the longest running comic book series ever made.

• Passage 1: Marvel

• Passage 2: DC

• Both Passages

Which passage supports this statement?

They have released a total of 98 films with 66 live action films and over 19 animated.

• Passage 1: Marvel

• Passage 2: DC

• Both Passages

Based on the passages, which company do you think has created the best comic series and why? Use evidence from the passages to support your answer.

Which sentence from “DC Comics” BEST supports the idea that DC creates superhero characters who are more powerful than Marvel characters?

• Movies are either based in or around the DC universe and feature characters such as Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the Joker.

• Action Comics was released in 1938 and featured Superman, one of the most well-known characters from both the DC and Marvel universes.

• DC is more renowned for their comic books and storylines, whereas Marvel is known for outstanding and prolific film production.

• DC focuses on ‘god-like’ beings unlike the realistic traits of Marvel characters.

What does the word gritty mean as used in paragraph 4 of the “Marvel” passage?

• Pretty and attractive

• Realistic and graphic

• Ugly and unattractive

• Dirty and nasty

What does the word incorporated mean as used in paragraph 4 of the “DC Comics” passage?

• Included or united

• A corporate office

• Excluded or divided

• Joined with another company

Based on the passages, which of the following is true about both DC Comics and Marvel? Select 2 answers.

• Both companies are successful because of their highly popular video series.

• Both companies have received awards for their successful comic series.

• Both companies created their comic series pre-war.

• Both companies are still owned by the original owners who started the comic series.

• Both companies are worth around $4 billion.

Which passage supports this statement?

Both companies have achieved great milestones over their 80 years.

• Passage 1: Marvel

• Passage 2: DC

• Both Passages

What does the word rebranded mean as used in paragraph 1 of the “DC Comics” passage?

• To make a product

• To keep something as is

• To start something new

• To change the corporate image of

Which of the following BEST explains why it’s hard to determine how many DC movies have been made?

• DC characters are licensed by other companies who base their own work around them

• DC is more renowned for their comic books and storylines.

• Action Comics was released in 1938 and featured Superman, one of the most well-known characters from both the DC and Marvel universes.

• They focus mostly on ‘god-like’ or mythological beings, as opposed to the realism and scientific approach of Marvel characters