Marvel en DC: frienemies

Veel comicfans vinden dat Marvel redelijk kinderachtig doet omtrent de hele rivaliteit met concurrent DC, gezien Marvel's recente promotiestunt. Marvel editor Tom Brevoort twittert er de laatste dagen op los om de comicwereld te laten weten wat nu eigenlijk zijn hele standpunt is in deze situatie.

I am told by @DanSlott that I'm coming across as too mean and petty towards DC. Putting aside why Dan was Twittering rather than scripting[, it] seems like something I should address. First off, my affiliation should be clear, but that doesn't mean I don't like DC or it's people. I know all of those characters just as forwards and backwards, and have edited more DC-related material than any other Marvel editor. And most DC editors have been pleasant. Dan Didio's been nothing but nice whenever our paths have crossed. But by that same token, DC is the competition. Friendly, but not friends. Frienemies. The sports team rivalry between Marvel and DC is all part of the game, for readers as much as us. Everybody likes to cheer on their faves. It profits nobody for things to get too lovey-dovey with them. That's dull for everyone. And, particularly when they start pulling plays from our playbook, we pride ourselves at being faster, sharper and smarter in [our] promo as well as in the books themselves. So, long story short, they stink and we're great! And hey, it keeps us from talking about Dark Horse, Image or IDW ...

Dat dus. Gaat Marvel te ver? Is DC gewoon chicken? We'll keep you posted... Check ook de comments op Robot 6 als je wil weten hoe de online comicwereld erover denkt.