20 Marvel and DC Character Pairs That Would Make Perfect Frenemies
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
Peacemaker and U.S. Agent
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros.
Doctor Strange and John Constantine
Marvel Studios, DC
Venom and The Creeper
Marvel, DC
Wonder Woman and Storm
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Harley Quinn and Squirrel Girl
Marvel, Warner Bros.
Black Panther and Mr. Terrific
Marvel Studios, DC
Nightcrawler and Beast Boy
Marvel, DC
Zatanna and Nico Minoru
DC, Hulu
Magneto and Black Adam
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Mystique and Bane
20th Century Studios, Warner Bros.
Ms. Marvel and Stargirl
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros. Television
Kingpin and The Penguin
Marvel Studios, Warner Bros.
Iron Man and Steel
Marvel Studios, DC
The Hulk and Etrigan
Marvel Studios, DC
Reed Richards and Niles Caulder
Marvel, DC
Deadpool and Plastic Man
20th Century Studios, DC
Daredevil and Nightwing
Marvel Studios, DC
Catwoman and Black Cat
Marvel, DC
Superman and Colossus
DC, Marvel