Originally posted by HigH ScholaR
Not agreeing with the number or character, but with your reason why. This is why I said the basis for this supposed list was unfair, inconsistent and weak in its reasoning
Those numbers on the second list aren't the numbers I'd wanted them ranked, I just was listing characters I thought should have been included
Originally posted by HigH ScholaR
By popularity I meant measurable factors (box office, tv deals/programmes/cartoons, toys and comic sales)If you meant by most "recognisable" then I would like to see what research or method they conducted to come to validate that conclusion?
Batman trumped Spiderman in box office sales...
Originally posted by ares834
Batman trumped Spiderman in box office sales...
It's always important to adjust for inflation with those things though, so the gap is likely closer. Gone With the Wind still has the 2nd most theater viewers in movie history, for example, despite not making as much money because of the era. Iirc, only Titanic has surpassed it.
Originally posted by Digi
It's always important to adjust for inflation with those things though, so the gap is likely closer. Gone With the Wind still has the 2nd most theater viewers in movie history, for example, despite not making as much money because of the era. Iirc, only Titanic has surpassed it.
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And also if we look at it in a franchise sense sense the turn of the century. But also I could of sworn I mentioned other mediums besides box office figures 😕
Anyway this is my main point:
Originally posted by HigH ScholaR
I was following this off and on, on IGN i didnt agree with the list or felt what the criteria was based on was solid.I personally didnt get why Superman and Batman were Number one and two respectively.
If they were given those numbers based on them being "1st" superheroes which (IMO they weren't) That's not a good factor to judge a pole. If its how popular they are then that I can understand but should Spiderman come come 1st then?
Or was this about impact on the industry and how they shaped it, in that case should'nt the fantastic four achieve a much higher rating.
To me this list was inconsistent arguing one factor for one hero (say in comic universe base) then arguing another factor for one hero (the effects they've had on the real world). I'll compare the degree of contrast like having a list of celebrities and including critically acclaimed actors, musicians and then socialites.
Originally posted by Digi
It's always important to adjust for inflation with those things though, so the gap is likely closer. Gone With the Wind still has the 2nd most theater viewers in movie history, for example, despite not making as much money because of the era. Iirc, only Titanic has surpassed it.
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Originally posted by Digi
It's always important to adjust for inflation with those things though, so the gap is likely closer. Gone With the Wind still has the 2nd most theater viewers in movie history, for example, despite not making as much money because of the era. Iirc, only Titanic has surpassed it.
I thought Gone With The Wind was #1 if you adjust for inflation? Titanic isn't even #2.
Originally posted by Black bolt z
Obviously.
But why was he?
Then look at say why another character came in the position he came in lets say Mr. Fantastic or Black Panther (just randomly chose them haven't re checked myself so I hope it proves my statement)
Totally different measuring sticks/criteria in reasoning how they got there
Any way this is an interesting topic IMO I'm surprised and disappointed it hasn't reached at least 4 pages by now
Originally posted by HigH ScholaR
But why was he?
Then look at say why another character came in the position he came in lets say Mr. Fantastic or Black Panther (just randomly chose them haven't re checked myself so I hope it proves my statement)
Totally different measuring sticks/criteria in reasoning how they got thereAny way this is an interesting topic IMO I'm surprised and disappointed it hasn't reached at least 4 pages by now
Tbf whether you look at it in universe or in terms of real life recognition, Superman is still going to be at the top (although in universe the JSA elders I guess are incredibly respected as heroes)
Originally posted by StyleTime
I am pretty sure they are both more popular than Spiderman.I remember some tv show a while ago found that the "S" symbol was either the second or third most recognizable symbol on Earth. I don't remember what the show was though.
Originally posted by Prep-Man
Superman is definitely the most recognizable hero out there. From memorabilia, toys, cartoons, shows, movies, comics, etc... It's a no brainer he's number 1. Same with Batman. Well deserved spots.
So then then why were those reasons for being Number 1 while the reasons for most of the other characters being where they were was of "in universe" reasons.
Originally posted by Rage.Of.Olympus
This list was....weird.