I like cartoons better.

I started reading comicbooks 4 years ago. But before I started I already knew half of the marvel and dc characters... From cartoons. It was not that easy to get books in russia (actually it still isn't that easy), since they are not that popular here. So before I got to read books i've been following adventures of my favorite heroes (Spider-man, x-men, superman, bats etc) by watching the toons, and it was all fun. Plain and simple...
Then I found a way to buy and download any book I want, so I wanted to learn my favorite characters' real origins that are a bit different from the toons version.
But what I find out? I find out that my favorite superhero has 70 years of comicbook history and over 5000 books, I find out that he was twice killed, 3 times resurrected and the girl that he was dating in the toon is long time dead. And he's the one who killed her... So I say "f#@k this" and go watch episodes of good old tv shows where everything is not that complicated.
That was just an example, but I think you got my point.

Yeah, cartoons often have MUCH less convoluted continuity. But at the same time, I think the quality of the story in the cartoons is often poorer than in the books.

Cartoons lack any of the depth of the comics. They suck.

I like both. The cartoons are easier to follow but the comics are more in depth.

Cartoons lack violence, proper story and depth.

I know that it can be hell buying comics and actually finding them, but just the fact that cartoons are more available, doesn't mean that they're better.

Originally posted by llagrok
Cartoons lack violence, proper story and depth.

Then I take it you haven't seen the DCAU.

Originally posted by Evil_Ash
Then I take it you haven't seen the DCAU.

DCAU?

Originally posted by llagrok
DCAU?

DC Animated Universe; Batman The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, etc.

Both have obvious merits. If the cartoons had some really good writers they'd be pretty awsome since the continuity is far simpler.

Originally posted by Evil_Ash
DC Animated Universe; Batman The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, etc.

They didn't seem to have that much gore in them.

Originally posted by llagrok
They didn't seem to have that much gore in them.

Gore?

If I want gore, then I watch a splatter movie.

When it comes down to comics or superhero cartoons, I'm looking for intriguing stories and awesome action.

Originally posted by Evil_Ash
Gore?

If I want gore, then I watch a splatter movie.

When comes to comics, or superhero cartoons, I'm looking for intriguing stories and awesome action.

When my anti hero rips the bad guys in half, I want blood.

Originally posted by llagrok
When my anti hero rips the bad guys in half, I want blood.

I usually expect bones and organs along with the blood. Then again . . .

Since when was "gore" defined as a good thing in general?

Originally posted by Endless Mike
Since when was "gore" defined as a good thing in general?

It depends entirely on one's personality.

Originally posted by Sam Z
I started reading comicbooks 4 years ago. But before I started I already knew half of the marvel and dc characters... From cartoons. It was not that easy to get books in russia (actually it still isn't that easy), since they are not that popular here. So before I got to read books i've been following adventures of my favorite heroes (Spider-man, x-men, superman, bats etc) by watching the toons, and it was all fun. Plain and simple...
Then I found a way to buy and download any book I want, so I wanted to learn my favorite characters' real origins that are a bit different from the toons version.
But what I find out? I find out that my favorite superhero has 70 years of comicbook history and over 5000 books, I find out that he was twice killed, 3 times resurrected and the girl that he was dating in the toon is long time dead. And he's the one who killed her... So I say "f#@k this" and go watch episodes of good old tv shows where everything is not that complicated.
That was just an example, but I think you got my point.

I love comics and cartoons

Originally posted by Endless Mike
Since when was "gore" defined as a good thing in general?

They're not "good" but they make it a bit more realistic. Cartoons are still fun though, but not comparable to comics or anime.

Originally posted by llagrok
They're not "good" but they make it a bit more realistic. Cartoons are still fun though, but not comparable to comics or anime.

You're reading comics about guys flying around in tights shooting lasers out of their eyes and you expect realism?

Get an imagination, stop being a drone, and maybe you'll enjoy reading comics more than watching them.

Can't blame SamZ. Actually in Russia 70%or even more comics fans got their basic knowledge of comics characters from TV cartoons.
And then the miracle called DC++ appeared... The comics published in Russia are often not translated properly...and that makes them less pleasant to read.

Of course, there's some odds about it. For example, Emma Frost appeared in only a few episodes of X-Men Animated series...And in Russia poor woman became a victim of lame translator who mistook her surname for a codename and called her "Emma Purga" (which can be translated in English as "Emma Snowstorm"😉...

The only character I love in cartoons even more than in comics is Gambit. He's the character who was my first favourite Marvel hero... based on his cartoon appearance.