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Eric George
Mr. Bejarano
English III.
25 October 2023
McGuire, Liam. “: Marvel Is More Popular Than DC, According To New Study.”
This article explores the results of a study that focused on determining the popularity of Marvel
and DC universes along with their superheroes and supervillains. The study, which analyzed search
traffic data reveals that Marvel is the franchise being the most searched in 51 out of 60 countries,
particularly in North America. On the other hand, DC Comics performed well in Europe and Asia.
Additionally, the study delves into the sought-after heroes and villains on a scale. Spider-Man
emerges as the hero closely followed by Wonder Woman likely influenced by the release of
What's interesting is that some known characters like Emplate surprisingly rank high among the
searched villains in several countries despite not appearing in live-action projects. These
In conclusion, this article provides insights into preferences and popularity when it comes to
Marvel and DC franchises while shedding light on how recent movies and TV shows have
The study's reliance on search data gives us a glimpse into the curiosity and online involvement of
people when it comes to these comic book characters and the worlds, they exist in.
2. Marvel and DC are like two superhero teams, and people all around the world are choosing
which team they like more. This study looked at what people search for on the internet, like when
you Google your favorite heroes and comics. It turns out that Marvel is the clear winner in 51 out
of 60 countries. And Spider-Man is like the superstar of superheroes because he's the top pick in
57 countries! This shows that lots and lots of people really love Marvel characters. Even the bad
guys from Marvel, like Thanos, are getting lots of attention in 66 countries.
3. The article gets its info from a study by Game.co.uk, which looked at Google search data
worldwide to figure out which one's more popular: Marvel or DC. This data is trustworthy since
it's based on what people are looking up online, showing what fans are into. Even though the article
doesn't say much about the author, in the news and online stuff, they often report on studies without
going into who wrote it. So, the real trust comes from the study itself done by Game.co.uk.
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4. People from the opposing side may discredit or attack the findings in the article using search
data simplifies a more complex topic like superhero preferences and that box office success is a
more dependable scale of popularity. They could point out that the timing of releases and cultural
differences could affect the findings, and that focusing on specific characters might not represent
the entire picture. They may also question the knowledge of the author and how online engagement
uncovering regional differences. It highlights lesser-known characters like Emplate and Daken,
suggesting a deeper love for superheroes beyond the usual fandom. With Spider-Man, Iron Man,
Thanos, and Batman leading the popularity, it challenges our assumptions about fan favorites.