We live in a world of mass media, where many forms of media can be used for entertainment or education. In the early 20th century, with the first appearances of film and radio, comics also experienced ...
DC Comics practically invented the superhero genre. Starting in 1939 with the debut of Superman, DC popularized the idea of costumed crimefighters saving the day and defeating the forces of evil.
Almost immediately after Superman’s debut in 1939, Marvel Comics’ predecessor, Timely Comics, began creating its own superheroes with fantastical costumes and amazing superpowers. Marvel became DC’s ...