20 Marvel and DC Character Pairs That Would Make Perfect Frenemies
![20 Marvel and DC Character Pairs That Would Make Perfect Frenemies](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/3/6/877236_320x180.jpg)
Marvel and DC. They’ve long been the top dogs in superhero comics, the saviors of Hollywood, and the curse of Hollywood all at the same time. Over the years and several comic titles, both companies have a nearly limitless pantheon of characters to choose from. There have been times in which both worlds collided for interpromotional battles, but that seems to be in the past.
Comic fans often have fantasy match-ups and death matches featuring characters from either publisher, debating who would win in a one-on-one battle. But, the question today isn’t, “Who would win in a fight?” but “who would be friends with who?” Most of the time, these comic characters initially fight before becoming friends or begrudging allies, so the question should really be “Which DC character would be a frenemy with this Marvel character?” or vice-versa.
There is only one way to figure this totally objective question out: a Pictofact listicle. Here are some pairings of Marvel and DC characters that would make interesting compatible-yet-competitive relationships.
Spider-Man and The Flash
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL SPIDER MAN Peter Parker and Barry Allen represent hope and genuine goodness, often sacrificing a lot for the well-being of others while being underrated as scientists. Plus, there have been a lot of other characters within their universes calling themselves The Flash and Spider-Man after them, too. DC THE FLASH CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/4/877254.jpg)
Marvel, DC
Peacemaker and U.S. Agent
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC PEACEMAKER Both men consider their often-murderous missions to be a patriotic duty while clearly having some ego and PTSD issues they need to work out, making them natural rivals and buddies in equal measure. MARVEL U.S. AGENT CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/5/877255.jpg)
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros.
Doctor Strange and John Constantine
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL DOCTOR STRANGE Both men know what they're doing when it comes to magic, while also being arrogant jerks about it. They'd hate the hell out of each other until a few drinks loosened them up. DC JOHN CONSTANTINE CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/8/877258.jpg)
Marvel Studios, DC
Venom and The Creeper
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL VENOM They're both journalists overtaken by something inside them that creates a toothy, super-strong alter ego. Should they be able to wrangle the crazy within them and check their egos, they'd make an unstoppable duo (well, foursome). DC THE CREEPER CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/9/877259.jpg)
Marvel, DC
Wonder Woman and Storm
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC WONDER WOMAN Both women served as leaders of superhero teams, are considered gods by many, and just plain kick ass. Friendship and respect would definitely happen, but conflict would occur over the morality of killing here and there. MARVEL STORM CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/7/877257.jpg)
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Harley Quinn and Squirrel Girl
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC HARLEY QUINN Both are offbeat and hilarious, and legitimately kick ass in their respective universes. While Squirrel Girl would be a wet blanket to Harley's initial plans, she'd lighten up and Harls would learn a thing or two via S.G.'s nerdy yet fun nature. MARVEL SQUIRREL GIRL CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/6/877256.jpg)
Marvel, Warner Bros.
Black Panther and Mr. Terrific
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL BEACK PANTHER They're both highly intelligent and served as chairpersons of superhero teams (the Avengers and the JSA), while also having experience in espionage. Their conflict would be purely competitive and making sure they keep each other honest. DC MR. TERRIFIC CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/3/877253.jpg)
Marvel Studios, DC
Nightcrawler and Beast Boy
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL NIGHTCRAWLER Both have furry complexions and odd childhoods, and have dabbled in entertainment (Kurt in the circus, Garfield as a TV actor). They'd make an interesting pair until some X-Men vs. Titans event. DC BEAST BOY CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/2/877252.jpg)
Marvel, DC
Zatanna and Nico Minoru
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC ZATANNA Daughters of famous/infamous magic users willing to help the hero cause, but try to have a life outside of it. Zatanna would definitely aim for an older sister relationship with Nico to help wrangle her spells and develop her powers. But siblings, chosen or related, do bicker and clash at the best of times. MARVEL NICO MINORU CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/9/877249.jpg)
DC, Hulu
Magneto and Black Adam
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL MAGNETO Both are militant, violent, and willing to do anything to protect their people (either mutantkind or Kahndaq's citizens). Both flip from hero to villain and back. Friendship might possibly grow between the two out of mutual respect (until one has to compromise the other to achieve their goals.) DC BLACK ADAM CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/0/877250.jpg)
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Mystique and Bane
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL MYSTIQUE These two have been both leaders and followers, captaining teams or acting as support. As allies, the two would probably trauma-bond over their troubled childhoods and discuss the rigors of changing their physical appearance to achieve their goals. DC BANE CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/5/1/877251.jpg)
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Ms. Marvel and Stargirl
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL MS. MARVEL The two teens are both legacy characters with powers that would complement one another for a team up. It's not often that teen women heroes have a person so alike to lean on while being so different in terms of background and upbringing. DC STARGIRL CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/7/877247.jpg)
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Television
Kingpin and The Penguin
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL KINGPIN While both would butt heads over their turf, the two have much in common, being mob bosses wishing to be seen as high-class businessmen. (That, and bonding over having their accomplishments being overlooked by their appearances.) DC THE PENGUIN CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/5/877245.jpg)
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros.
Iron Man and Steel
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL IRON MAN While both have entirely different upbringings, their lives as weapons contractors turned super-suited heroes run pretty much parallel. Sure, there will be clashes of ego (like with any Tony Stark relationship), but a companionship of respect would emerge. DC STEEL CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/8/877248.jpg)
Marvel Studios, DC
The Hulk and Etrigan
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL THE HULK Bruce Banner and Jason Blood have to wrestle with the demons inside them( with Jason's being literal). The two could educate one another and trade science/dark arts secrets, but there's no doubt Hulk would get annoyed at Etrigan's constant rhyming. DC ETRIGAN CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/6/877246.jpg)
Marvel Studios, DC
Reed Richards and Niles Caulder
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL REED RICHARDS Two scientists driven to help their power-afflicted families (literal for Richards, figurative for Caulder) while using them for the greater good, often neglecting them as people for the sake of research and discovery. They kind of belong with each other, while their teams should ditch them. DC NILES CAULDER GRACKED GOM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/4/877244.jpg)
Marvel, DC
Deadpool and Plastic Man
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL DEADPOOL The perennial goofballs from both publishers, the two not only crack wise but are also reformed villains that just want to do right by their kids. They'd obviously bicker constantly, but figure out that they'd have more fun trying to one-up each other via quips. DC PLASTIC MAN CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/3/877243.jpg)
20th Century Studios, DC
Daredevil and Nightwing
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES MARVEL DAREDEVIL Escrima sticks, martial arts mastery, hyper agility, and really getting around are just a handful of similarities they share. There may be scuffles over the morality of any joint decision, given that Murdock is a lawyer and Grayson is an ex-cop. DC NIGHTWING CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/2/877242.jpg)
Marvel Studios, DC
Catwoman and Black Cat
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC CATWOMAN Not only are they both cat-themed burglars that occasionally fight on the side of angels, but both can confide in their most common issue: Loving a masked hero, but only liking their secret identity. MARVEL BLACK CAT GRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/0/877240.jpg)
Marvel, DC
Superman and Colossus
![MARVEL+DC PERFECT FRENEMIES DC SUPERMAN Overpowered boy scouts raised in farms, Clark and Piotr have much in common regarding morals, the importance of family, and being who they are with the ones they love. They'd only clash if Supes lost his temper, or Piotr was radicalized to a complex cause. MARVEL COLOSSUS CRACKED COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/2/4/1/877241.jpg)
DC, Marvel