Before the whole Crisis ordeal, Superman's strength was gradually increased over the years to the point where he was near godlike. Then, the Man of Steel came out, giving birth to Post-Crisis Superman, which is my favorite of the two. Regrettably though, DC writers continue to make him near-godlike, and I guarantee they will kill him again to start over, or the series will fade out. We'll have to see.
Originally posted by Marcus4600Yep, time in the sun makes his powers increase dramatically every year. In the mid 90s, he could barely move mach speed, these days if he's flying, he's beyond 10x lightspeed.
Before the whole Crisis ordeal, Superman's strength was gradually increased over the years to the point where he was near godlike. Then, the Man of Steel came out, giving birth to Post-Crisis Superman, which is my favorite of the two. Regrettably though, DC writers continue to make him near-godlike, and I guarantee they will kill him again to start over, or the series will fade out. We'll have to see.
"mostly because DC's response to most crises is "GIVE CHARACTER MORE POWERS!" whereas Marvel is that the character has to think to win."
Not quite, they've just gotten gradually stronger over the years since the original re-write in 85. This just sounds like the ramblings of someone mad that his character can't beat up characters from the other company as easily anymore.
Needless to say, DC has many characters that are streetlevel and just as many that think to win. Even Superman often has to think to win, though it seems kind of silly.. but his rogues gallery includes skyfather and up level people in it. He can't just run in and punch most of them.
The problem is, DC Earth has many people that would be COSMICS from Marvel, wandering around with the civilians. And these are the fan chosen headliners, given that it's the comics the fans want to read. The "ICON" characters.
Originally posted by samisheI doubt it, Aquaman swims around at the bottom of the ocean in mach speeds. On land is a bit different, but there's MUCH less resistance to him as well.
experience maybe, strength yes, speed... Symbiots have the same speed as spider-man, who is surely faster then aquaman.