Originally posted by roughrider
Darkseid and Thanos are separated by only three years. But being first doesn't always mean better. In my opinion, Thanos is Darkseid done better at Marvel, with more respect. They don't let a single hero chump Thanos in battle (unless it's Odin or someone higher than Skyfather in the Marvel Universe) - unlike the many times Darkseid has been solo'd by Superman or outwitted by Batman.
Darkseid has trouced Superman just as many times as Superman has done well against Darkseid, if not more-so. And when Superman does well against Darkseid, it's almost always on a very, very good day for Superman.
And, it's Superman. There's nobody in Marvel like him.