I've been a Marvel guy since I was a kid. They're cleaning up in the cinematic universe these days and the Netflix originals have been great so far.

Many of their ideas were derivative in their early days. You can draw many parallels between Peter Parker and Clark Kent, Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne. But I have always given Marvel credit for taking on bigger issues. Social issues. Once the X-Men arrived the parallel of being a mutant and being something dehumanized (and feared) by society in real life.

They were first to the scene to give their characters stakes which seemed meaningful. The Marvel Universe has long been sweeping with space-faring beings and deities. It's such a rich tapestry.

They also perfected the crossover where a large story arc can be referenced in specific issues of several monthly pubs. This has carried over to the MCU beautifully as events in each movie and show touch the others in often meaningful ways.

I'm sounding like the biggest fanboy right now. I don't read comics any more but Marvel will always be in the top spot of my nostalgic memories.