Originally posted by Accelyeah, ms. marvel was first, and they only do that so they won't get sued for being sexist. only unpopular superheroes don't have counterparts. Technically flash doesn't have a female counterpart (unless you count the non-canon kid flash)
I think Ms Marvel came before She-Hulk. Gees, is there any male superhero who DOESN'T have a female counterpart?
Originally posted by Validus
Mary MarvelDo people consider Wonder Woman a Superman counterpart? Her origin stands on its own apart from his unlike other counterparts named in this thread. Still, I've seen people say it though.
I sometimes wonder what DC would have done if Marvel didn't already claim the rights to the name, Wonder Man.
Originally posted by Accel
No, I never once considered that, really. Besides, he has Supergirl.I sometimes wonder what DC would have done if Marvel didn't already claim the rights to the name, Wonder Man.