Marvel and DC are separate publishers owned by different companies. Marvel started in 1941 as Timely Comics, acquired by Disney in 2009. DC started as National Comics in 1938, acquired by Warner Bros. in 1969
Marvel Comics ranks characters based on lifting tons (2,000 lbs.). Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) is the strongest character, lifting exactly 100 tons. Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) can lift 100 tons through power absorption. Namor the Sub-Mariner is strongest underwater but weak in air. The Thing has steadily increased strength through mutation
Arrowverse consists of six live-action DC superhero shows running 11 years. Arrow (2012-2023) and The Flash (2023) are the main series. Two spin-off shows: Superman & Lois and Stargirl
Marvel and DC Comics have strong rivalries in superhero fandom. Not every matchup is evenly matched, but Spider-Man and Batman excel. Healing abilities can be overcome by powerful firepower
DC's Flash leads with Speed Force powers and time manipulation abilities. Marvel's Heimdall ranks 34th with Asgardian powers and superhuman strength. DC's Beast Boy ranks 33rd with shapeshifting abilities. Marvel's Deadpool ranks 32nd with healing factor and superhuman strength. DC's Martian Manhunter ranks 31st with multiple superhero abilities
Created by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns for The CW. Originally planned as a backdoor pilot, later developed as a full series. Filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Premiered October 7, 2014, running for nine seasons until May 2023