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* Creator/{{DC|Comics}} vs. Creator/{{Marvel|Comics}}: TV Edition. ''Series/AgentsOfSHIELD'' has Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons (aka [[TheDividual Fitzsimmons]]) while ''Series/{{The Flash|2014}}'' has Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow. Both are male/female pairs of quirky scientists in which the man specializes in mechanical engineering while the woman specializes in biochemistry. The key difference is: Fitz and Simmons are original characters, while Cisco and Caitlin are based on established characters in the comics.[[note]]Vibe and Killer Frost, though it's worth noting that both are {{Legacy Character}}s; their ''civilian'' identities were created mere months before the show.[[/note]]

* The MCU portrayal of the Eternals is remarkably similar to the Capcom Video Game Asura's Wrath [[note]] neither the Eternals or Asura's Wrath characters have appeared in the Marvel vs Capcom games barring Thanos [[/note]]

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. Moon Knight in particular removes any ambiguity of whether or not Bruce Wayne might be mentally disturbed and makes him as AxCrazy as possible while technically remaining on the side of the law due to being a [[ShellShockedVeteran mercenary]] turned TheAtoner, and examines how a "normal" man might handle super powered foes, most infamously having him fight Doctor Doom with the latter bewildered at why he wasn't able to instantly turned Moon Knight into a stain on the wall.

* ComicBook/BlackPanther. A wealthy, orphaned GadgeteerGenius, who while not as strong as his teammates, makes up for it by being a world-class martial artist and a master tactician. His helmet even resembles the silhouette of Batman's cowl. He most resembles Batman in the 616 take on [[Comicbook/TheUltimates2015 The Ultimates]], where he gets sick of all the supposed superheroes supposedly not getting anything done and stars his own team full of people more powerful than himself to set them in the "right" direction only to end up butting heads with Blue Marvel, who was born out of a Marvel take on Superman and has much more respect for international law.

* ComicBook/TheMightyThor is Marvel's SpearCounterpart to Franchise/WonderWoman as he too has ties to a real-life mythology (Norse[=/=]Greco-Roman), a manipulative magic user serving as a constant nemesis (Loki[=/=]Circe), a human love interest (Jane Foster/Steve Trevor) with whom they have a LovesMyAlterEgo triangular relationship, and a homeland of CrystalSpiresAndTogas (Asgard[=/=]Themyscira). He can also be seen as an equivalent of [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]], a Flying Brick with a ShockAndAwe magical transformation into his super-powered version, which clever villains can sometimes work out how to obstruct. Once Creator/JackKirby left for DC, you had the ComicBook/NewGods which he saw as Thor's SpiritualSuccessor.

* As previously stated the Franchise/XMen's Wolverine was (partially) based on the Legionnaire wildman Timber Wolf, this includes the horned hairdo, and while they both use claws Wolverine's are quite different and much more iconic.

** Dr. Adam Brashear, the [[ComicBook/AdamLegendOfTheBlueMarvel Blue Marvel]], has powers similar to those of Superman, though he's less powerful. His debut series examined [[{{Deconstruction}} what might have happened]] if Superman had been Black and fighting crime during the 60's. His background also makes him the Marvel equivalent of ComicBook/{{Icon}}, another Black superhero with Superman-like powers.

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. ''ComicBook/SupremePower'' took this even further by giving its Nighthawk a tragic backstory involving murdered parents, as well as a MonsterClown ArchEnemy named Whiteface. The similarities are intentionally emphasized in ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn2021'', where Nighthawk now has a sidekick in ComicBook/TheFalcon, a ComicBook/{{Batgirl}}-like DistaffCounterpart called [[ComicBook/SpiderGwen Nightbird (A.K.A. Night-Gwen)]], an unpowered ComicBook/LukeCage as his [[TheCommissionerGordon Commissioner Gordon]], a thoroughly crazed ComicBook/NormanOsborn as his ArchEnemy, and even his own takes on the Batcave and [[CoolCar the Batmobile]]. Additionally, this makes the Ravencroft Institute Nighthawk's version of Arkham Asylum.

* ComicBook/CaptainAmerica as Earth's greatest martial artist with his Robin like sidekick Bucky Barnes and use of gadgets and his shield which often works as a boomerang is quite similar to Batman and his batarangs. In terms of personality he is more like Superman and is often considered TheCape for them. Bucky's death and the way it haunted Steve anticipated and/or inspired Batman losing one of his own Robins and likewise at nearly the same time, both Jason Todd and Bucky Barnes returned BackFromTheDead BrainwashedAndCrazy before becoming anti-heroes.

* ComicBook/BlackPanther. A wealthy, orphaned GadgeteerGenius, who while not as strong as his teammates, makes up for it by being a world-class martial artist and a master tactician. His helmet even resembles the silhouette of Batman's cowl.

* ComicBook/SheHulk is often hailed as Marvel's answer to Wonder Woman, as noted on her page quote, since she too is a morally just and physically strong AmazonianBeauty. Both are often pitted against each other in crossovers and "Who Would Win?" debates. This was parodied when She-Hulk began to doubt her own right to existence after Power Princess Zarda, a Wonder Woman pastiche from the Justice League pastiche Squadron Supreme, was suggested by TVA Officer who was looking for ways to erase She-Hulk without fundamentally changing the timeline.

* [[Characters/MarvelComicsStorm Storm]] is sometimes thought to be a better equivalent to Wonder Woman as she is also the most popular female hero of her universe (or at least was in the 90s) and is worshipped in-universe as a deity. It also helps that since the Avengers were not a huge, well-known franchise until the 21st century and the X-Men were a much bigger deal in TheNineties, the two had been receiving a similar amount of promotion for a long time. They also share a composed, regal, LadyOfWar / LadyOfBlackMagic bearing. When the ComicBook/AmalgamUniverse merged the heroes of both universes, Ororo and Diana became Princess Ororo of Themiscyra.

* ComicBook/AmericaChavez is a FlyingBrick WarriorPrincess who left an all-woman utopia to be a hero.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien foe who comes from a bottled city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). The Negative Zone serves as a prison dimension for supervillains like the Phantom Zone, and it's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.
** Yet another Superman equivalent is Sun God, a solar-powered FlyingBrick with EyeBeams, SuperSenses, and general NiceGuy persona.

* The ''ComicBook/FantasticFour'' was originally the Marvel response to the Justice League and collectively Marvel's "first family" have the same in-universe status that Superman does as being the major respected heroes. The Baxter Building is their take on the Fortress of Solitude, i.e. a home that has technology and gizmos and stuff and portals into other dimensions (Phantom Zone[=/=]Negative Zone). Likewise, Reed Richards and Doctor Doom are very much based on Superman and Luthor being a rivalry where TheCape opposes a MadScientist who wants to TakeOverTheWorld with the latter having an IrrationalHatred for the hero.
* ComicBook/SpiderMan or rather Peter Parker is a more up-to-date take on Clark Kent, orphaned kid raised by foster parents. A nerd who works at a daily newspaper office for a grumpy boss but secretly fights crime in a red and blue costume. Even the wisecracking nature of the character and being chased by the police have roots in Superman's early days. His love-life and woes with him/Gwen/MJ/Felicia can also be sourced to Superman and the girls who had crushes on him (Lois and Lana). Likewise Spider-Man and Superman both share the distinction of actually marrying their long-time girlfriends. Spidey was originally conceived as a teenager, so Peter Parker was essentially picking up where [[Comicbook/{{Shazam}} Billy Batson]] (who had been planned as a child and aged into his teens, and was out of print when Lee and Ditko created Spidey) left off. Whenever Spider-Man teams up with Daredevil, their dynamic echoes the World's Finest team-up albeit on a much smaller scale.

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. ''Comicbook/SupremePower'' took this even further by giving its Nighthawk a tragic backstory involving murdered parents, as well as a MonsterClown ArchEnemy named Whiteface. The similarities are intentionally emphasized in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'', where Nighthawk now has a sidekick in Comicbook/TheFalcon, a Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}-like DistaffCounterpart called [[Comicbook/SpiderGwen Nightbird (A.K.A. Night-Gwen)]], an unpowered Comicbook/LukeCage as his [[TheCommissionerGordon Commissioner Gordon]], a thoroughly crazed Comicbook/NormanOsborn as his ArchEnemy, and even his own takes on the Batcave and [[CoolCar the Batmobile]]. Additionally, this makes the Ravencroft Institute Nighthawk's version of Arkham Asylum.
* The obscure ''Comicbook/UltimateMarvel'' title ''Comicbook/UltimateAdventures'' starred a pair of Batman and Comicbook/{{Robin}} Expies called Hawk-Owl and Woody. Additionally, Hawk-Owl has a BattleButler named Toliver who is basically an African-American version of Alfred, while the Principal and Ms. Willow are school-themed versions of Comicbook/TheJoker and Comicbook/HarleyQuinn. Also, while not a Batman reference, Hawk-Owl has an Asian chauffeur[=/=]BruceLeeClone named Lee, who is clearly based on [[Series/TheGreenHornet Kato]].

* As a SmallStepsHero worried and committed to their city, Spider-Man also echoes Batman. Most notably, the fact that Spider-Man is a grappling, swinging, roofhopping and parkouring hero, long before Batman started doing that (his grappling hook comes from the Tim Burton movie). Another similarity between them is that they're both motivated by the loss of parental figures at the hands of criminals. Like Batman, Spider-Man also has an animal motif (and both spiders and bats are often seen as scary). In a case of RecursiveAdaptation, the 90's cartoon ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' made Bruce's LegacyCharacter Terry [=McGinnis=] into a Peter Parker-style hero (guilt over parental figure's death, need to atone, having an on-off long-term relationship with an outgoing party girl) which in turn led back to more modernized versions such as ''Film/SpidermanHomecoming'' (where Peter much like Terry is patronized by an older superhero in his case Tony Stark). [[ComicBook/SpiderMan2099 Miguel O' Hara]] can also be viewed as an ACE to Terry as both are legacy characters created in the 90s whose stories take place in cyberpunk futures. Though Terry debuted in a cartoon while Miguel is from the comics.

** In the DC Comics, ComicBook/HerculesUnbound (debuted in 1941) is a misogynistic and villainous character who was punished by the Amazons for defiling them; he later became an anti-hero who sought redemption for his actions. In the Marvel comics, it was the reverse: ComicBook/TheIncredibleHercules (debuted in 1965) was a superhero (and Thor's best friend) and Hippolyta and the Amazons were villains. Hippolyta also had a daughter carved from stone called Artume, a clear parody of Wonder Woman's origin. Hippolyta herself was later turned into a Wonder Woman equivalent in the ''Comicbook/FearlessDefenders'' series, where she was {{ReTool}}ed into an Amazonian superhero named Warrior Woman.
*** Ironically, when DC and Marvel did a crossover Wonder Woman encountered Marvel Hercules and was disgusted at how different things had become.
** Marvel and DC also had their own versions of the Greco-Roman war god Ares, both of whom were initially villains but later got anti-heroic portrayals.

* As mentioned above, Zarda Shelton/Power Princess is the Squadron Supreme's answer to Wonder Woman, being a beautiful raven-haired FlyingBrick who comes from a hidden island. Like Hyperion and Nighthawk, there are several iterations of Zarda across Marvel's Multiverse, some of whom take the Wonder Woman parallels even further. For instance, the version seen in ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' used "Warrior Woman" as her codename instead of "Power Princess," while the one from ''Comicbook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' wears a costume nearly identical to Wonder Woman's, [[PaletteSwap but with the red and silver portions colored black and gold]], as well as a "Chain of Veracity" reminiscent of the Lasso of Truth. ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes the similarities ''even further'', with her gaining traditional heroes Tigra (here a stand-in for Wonder Woman's ArchEnemy Cheetah), Comicbook/TheWasp (known as the Giantess, a stand-in for Giganta) and [[Comicbook/TheIncredibleHercules Hercules]] (standing in for DC's decidedly more villainous interpretation of the character) as part of her RoguesGallery. Additionally, it's revealed in her spotlight issue that she fought alongside [[ComicBook/SubMariner Namor]] and ComicBook/{{The Invaders|MarvelComics}} during World War 2, a nod to Wonder Woman's Golden Age roots. This version of Zarda is also in a sexual relationship with Hyperion, mirroring the short-lived Superman/Wonder Woman romance from ''ComicBook/JusticeLeague2011''.

** LampshadeHanging in an issue of ''ComicBook/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy'': Comicbook/RocketRaccoon sarcastically calls Mentor, the Imperial Guard's green-skinned ubergenius, "ComicBook/{{Brainiac}}".

* ''ComicBook/IronMan'', Anthony "Tony" Stark, a billionaire playboy genius philanthropist is Marvel's own take on Bruce Wayne and CrimefightingWithCash complete with a foreign foe (The Mandarin/Ra's Al-Ghaul), a dead parents' backstory and a status as the founder of a prominent super-team (Avengers/Justice League). His more colorful costume and the general focus on global business and ArmsDealer make Tony a more global, and at times cosmic, player than Batman does however. Iron Man's PoweredArmor in turn inspired modern takes on Batman's outfit. Furthermore Tony’s often antagonistic yet deeply caring bromance with the more idealistic Cap of course echoes Batman and Superman dynamic to a T.

* ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is often viewed as Marvel's own version of Superman. Both are heroes who wear blue and red costumes. Both are the leaders of their universe's respective number one teams. Both are often the used as the moral center of their respective universes. Captain America's [[ComicBook/CivilWar recent]] [[ComicBook/TheAvengersJonathanHickman philisophical]] clashes with Iron Man (viewed as Marvel's Batman by many) can also be viewed as mirroring how DC often puts Superman and Batman at odds.

* ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} has enough similarities that one could make this argument. Both are brooding loners, playing TheLancer in their respective teams and act as mentors to various [[KidSidekick sidekicks]] (the numerous Robins for Batman and Kitty Pryde, Jubilee, Armor and X-23 for Wolverine). Both of them even have children who are assassins (Damian for Batman, Daken and X-23 for Wolverine). It also helps Wolverine is actually has aristocratic background and lost his parents at young age — as revealed by his origin comic. When Marvel and DC collaborated to produce ComicBook/AmalgamUniverse, combining their characters for fun, Wolverine and Batman fused to become "Dark Claw".

* As a SmallStepsHero worried and committed to their city, Spider-Man also echoes Batman. Most notably, the fact that Spider-Man is a grappling, swinging, roofhopping and parkouring hero, long before Batman started doing that (his grappling hook comes from the Tim Burton movie). Another similarity between them is that they're both motivated by the loss of parental figures at the hands of criminals. Like Batman, Spider-Man also has an animal motif (and both spiders and bats are often seen as scary). In a case of RecursiveAdaptation, the 90's cartoon ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'' made Bruce's LegacyCharacter Terry [=McGinnis=] into a Peter Parker-style hero (guilt over parental figure's death, need to atone, having an on-off long-term relationship with an outgoing party girl) which in turn led back to more modernized versions such as ''Film/SpidermanHomecoming'' (where Peter much like Terry is patronized by an older superhero in his case Tony Stark). ComicBook/SpiderMan2099 can also be viewed as an ACE to Terry as both are legacy characters created in the 90s whose stories take place in cyberpunk futures. Though Terry debuted in a cartoon while Miguel is from the comics.

* ''ComicBook/IronMan'', Anthony "Tony" Stark, a billionaire playboy genius philanthropist is Marvel's own take on Bruce Wayne and CrimefightingWithCash complete with a foreign foe (The Mandarin/Ra's Al-Ghaul), a dead parents' backstory and a status as the founder of a prominent super-team (Avengers/Justice League). His more colorful costume and the general focus on global business and ArmsDealer make Tony a more global, and at times cosmic, player than Batman does however. Iron Man's PoweredArmor in turn inspired modern takes on Batman's outfit.

* ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} has enough similarities that one could make this argument. Both are brooding loners, playing TheLancer in their respective teams and act as mentors to various [[KidSidekick sidekicks]] (the numerous Robins for Batman and Kitty Pryde, Jubilee, Armor and X-23 for Wolverine). Both of them even have children who are assassins (Damian for Batman, Daken and X-23 for Wolverine). When Marvel and DC collaborated to produce ComicBook/AmalgamUniverse, combining their characters for fun, Wolverine and Batman fused to become "Dark Claw".

* ComicBook/TheMightyThor is Marvel's SpearCounterpart to Franchise/WonderWoman as he too has ties to a real-life mythology (Norse[=/=]Greco-Roman), a manipulative magic user serving as a constant nemesis (Loki[=/=]Circe), a human love interest (Jane Foster/Steve Trevor) with whom they have a LovesMyAlterEgo triangular relationship, and a homeland of CrystalSpiresAndTogas (Asgard[=/=]Themyscira). He's also seen as Superman's equivalent due to having similar powers (flight, super strength), the LovesMyAlterEgo with Lois Lane, coming from another world, and being seen as a god by the people of Earth. The red cape helps as well. He can even also be seen as an equivalent of [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]], a Flying Brick with a magical transformation into his super-powered version, which clever villains can sometimes work out how to obstruct. Once Creator/JackKirby left for DC, you had the ComicBook/NewGods which he saw as Thor's SpiritualSuccessor.

* ComicBook/{{Storm}} is sometimes thought to be a better equivalent to Wonder Woman as she is also the most popular female hero of her universe (or at least was in the 90s) and is worshipped in-universe as a deity. It also helps that since the Avengers were not a huge, well-known franchise until the 21st century and the X-Men were a much bigger deal in TheNineties, the two had been receiving a similar amount of promotion for a long time. They also share a composed, regal, LadyOfWar / LadyOfBlackMagic bearing. When the ComicBook/AmalgamUniverse merged the heroes of both universes, Ororo and Diana became Princess Ororo of Themiscyra.

* Franchise/SpiderMan or rather Peter Parker is a more up-to-date take on Clark Kent, orphaned kid raised by foster parents. A nerd who works at a daily newspaper office for a grumpy boss but secretly fights crime in a red and blue costume. Even the wisecracking nature of the character and being chased by the police have roots in Superman's early days. His love-life and woes with him/Gwen/MJ/Felicia can also be sourced to Superman and the girls who had crushes on him (Lois and Lana). Likewise Spider-Man and Superman both share the distinction of actually marrying their long-time girlfriends. Spidey was originally conceived as a teenager, so Peter Parker was essentially picking up where [[Comicbook/{{Shazam}} Billy Batson]] (who had been planned as a child and aged into his teens, and was out of print when Lee and Ditko created Spidey) left off. Whenever Spider-Man teams up with Daredevil, their dynamic echoes the World's Finest team-up albeit on a much smaller scale.

* As mentioned above, Zarda Shelton/Power Princess is the Squadron Supreme's answer to Wonder Woman, being a beautiful raven-haired FlyingBrick who comes from a hidden island. Like Hyperion and Nighthawk, there are several iterations of Zarda across Marvel's Multiverse, some of whom take the Wonder Woman parallels even further. For instance, the version seen in ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' used "Warrior Woman" as her codename instead of "Power Princess," while the one from ''Comicbook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' wears a costume nearly identical to Wonder Woman's, [[PaletteSwap but with the red and silver portions colored black and gold]], as well as a "Chain of Veracity" reminiscent of the Lasso of Truth. ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes the similarities ''even further'', with her gaining traditional heroes Tigra (here a stand-in for Wonder Woman's ArchEnemy Comicbook/{{Cheetah}}), Comicbook/TheWasp (known as the Giantess, a stand-in for Giganta) and [[Comicbook/TheIncredibleHercules Hercules]] (standing in for DC's decidedly more villainous interpretation of the character) as part of her RoguesGallery. Additionally, it's revealed in her spotlight issue that she fought alongside [[Comicbook/SubMariner Namor]] and Comicbook/TheInvaders during World War 2, a nod to Wonder Woman's Golden Age roots. This version of Zarda is also in a sexual relationship with Hyperion, mirroring the short-lived Superman/Wonder Woman romance from Creator/GeoffJohns' Comicbook/{{New 52}} ''Comicbook/{{Justice League|2011}}'' run.

** [[ComicBook/AdamLegendOfTheBlueMarvel Blue Marvel]] has powers very similar to those of Superman, though to far lesser degrees. [[{{Deconstruction}} The character's purpose was to basically examine what would've happened if Superman had been black and ended up fighting crime during the 60's.]] His background also makes him the Marvel equivalent of ComicBook/{{Icon}}, another black superhero with Superman-like powers.

** In the DC Comics, ComicBook/HerculesUnbound (debuted in 1941) is a misogynistic and villainous character who was punished by the Amazons for defiling them; he later became an anti-hero who sought redemption for his actions. In the Marvel comics, it was the reverse: ComicBook/TheIncredibleHercules (debuted in 1965) was a superhero (and Thor's best friend) and Hippolyta and the Amazons were villains. Hippolyta had a daughter called Artume, and she was a parallel to Wonder Woman.

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. ''Comicbook/SupremePower'' took this even further by giving its Nighthawk a tragic backstory involving murdered parents, as well as a MonsterClown ArchEnemy named Whiteface. The similarities are intentionally emphasized in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'', where Nighthawk now has a sidekick in Comicbook/TheFalcon, a Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}-like DistaffCounterpart called [[Comicbook/SpiderGwen Nightbird (A.K.A. Night-Gwen)]], an unpowered Comicook/LukeCage as his [[TheCommissionerGordon Commissioner Gordon]], a thoroughly crazed Comicbook/NormanOsborn as his ArchEnemy, and even his own takes on the Batcave and [[CoolCar the Batmobile]]. Additionally, this makes the Ravencroft Institute Nighthawk's version of Arkham Asylum.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien foe who comes from a bottled city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. ''Comicbook/SupremePower'' took this even further by giving its Nighthawk a tragic backstory involving murdered parents, as well as a MonsterClown ArchEnemy named Whiteface. The similarities are intentionally emphasized in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'', where Nighthawk now has a sidekick in Comicbook/TheFalcon, a Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}-like DistaffCounterpart called [[Comicbook/SpiderGwen Nightbird (A.K.A. Night-Gwen)]], a thoroughly crazed Comicbook/NormanOsborn as his ArchEnemy, and even his own takes on the Batcave and [[CoolCar the Batmobile]]. Additionally, this makes the Ravencroft Institute Nighthawk's version of Arkham Asylum.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien adversary who comes from a bottled city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien adversary who comes from a bottled city (Characters/GeneralZod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien adversary who comes from a bottled city (Comicbook/GeneralZod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer "pal" (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial alien adversary who comes from a bottled city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer pal (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial adversary who comes from a shrunken city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. One issue also reveals that, as a teenager, Hyperion spent time with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s history with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer pal (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]][=/=]Comicbook/{{Ultron}} is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk), Annihilus is his dictatorial adversary who comes from a shrunken city (General Zod) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs, and that, as a teenager, he spent time as part of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard (paralleling Comicbook/{{Superboy}}'s time with the Comicbook/LegionOfSuperheroes). Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer best friend (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), [[Characters/AntMan Hank Pym]] is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs. Additionally, Vibranium becomes one for Kryptonite, being the extraterrestrial metal that serves as Hyperion's major weakness.

* As mentioned above, Zarda Shelton/Power Princess is the Squadron Supreme's answer to Wonder Woman, being a beautiful raven-haired FlyingBrick who comes from a hidden island. Like Hyperion and Nighthawk, there are several iterations of Zarda across Marvel's Multiverse, some of whom take the Wonder Woman parallels even further. For instance, the version seen in ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' used "Warrior Woman" as her codename instead of "Power Princess," while the one from ''Comicbook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' wears a costume nearly identical to Wonder Woman's, [[PaletteSwap but with the red and silver portions colored black and gold]], as well as a "Chain of Veracity" reminiscent of the Lasso of Truth. ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes the similarities ''even further'', with her gaining traditional heroes Tigra (here a stand-in for Wonder Woman's ArchEnemy Comicbook/{{Cheetah}}), Comicbook/TheWasp (known as the Giantess, a stand-in for Giganta) and [[Comicbook/TheIncredibleHercules Hercules]] (standing in for DC's decidedly more villainous interpretation of the character) as part of her RoguesGallery. She's also in a sexual relationship with Hyperion, mirroring the short-lived Superman/Wonder Woman romance from Creator/GeoffJohns' Comicbook/{{New 52}} ''Comicbook/{{Justice League|2011}}'' run.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer best friend (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), Hank Pym is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower. The version of Hyperion seen in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'' takes it even further, with various Marvel characters being positioned as the equivalents of Superman's supporting cast and RoguesGallery: Peter Parker is Hyperion's nerdy, unlucky photographer best friend (Comicbook/JimmyOlsen), Hank Pym is his recurring HollywoodCyborg adversary with a heart made of AppliedPhlebotinum (Metallo, with Pym Particles replacing Kryptonite as his power source), the Beyonder is the troublesome, extradimensional imp who messes with him for fun (Mr. Mxyzptlk) and the Hulk is his super strong, backwards-talking rival (Comicbook/{{Bizarro}}). It's even mentioned that Hyperion frequently works with Comicbook/{{SHIELD}} Labs, a play on S.T.A.R. Labs.

* Marvel has had several Franchise/{{Batman}} equivalents, starting with Nighthawk of the ComicBook/SquadronSupreme (of whom there have been at least four different versions) and ComicBook/MoonKnight, who has a similar role, abilities, equipment and even a butler assistant. ''Comicbook/SupremePower'' took this even further by giving its Nighthawk a tragic backstory involving murdered parents, as well as a MonsterClown ArchEnemy named Whiteface. The similarities are intentionally emphasized in ''Comicbook/HeroesReborn2021'', where Nighthawk now has a sidekick in Comicbook/TheFalcon, a Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}-like DistaffCounterpart called [[Comicbook/SpiderGwen Nightbird (A.K.A. Night-Gwen)]] and even his own takes on the Batcave and [[CoolCar the Batmobile]]. Additionally, this makes the Ravencroft Institute Nighthawk's version of Arkham Asylum.

** Hyperion of ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The character has many alternate reality versions, such as the one in ComicBook/SupremePower.

* As mentioned above, Zarda Shelton/Power Princess is the Squadron Supreme's answer to Wonder Woman, being a beautiful raven-haired FlyingBrick who comes from a hidden island. Like Hyperion and Nighthawk, there are several iterations of Zarda across Marvel's Multiverse, some of whom take the Wonder Woman parallels even further. For instance, the version seen in ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' used "Warrior Woman" as her codename instead of "Power Princess," while the one from ''Comicbook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' wears a costume nearly identical to Wonder Woman's, [[PaletteSwap but with the red and silver portions colored black and gold]], as well as a "Chain of Veracity" reminiscent of the Lasso of Truth.

** TheLancer of the Immortals is seen as the most powerful fighter, being a FlyingBrick with a Long Ranged method of attack and based on classic achetypal leading heroes. SupermanSubstitute Ikaris and Thunder God Deus.

** Both species are later revealed to be somewhat mechanical/artifial.

** One anti-social renegade immortal that is cladded in Black and Red clothes, associated with fire and mis-interpretted as the most villainous, are the most passionate about their desire to protect humanity. Both are nearly killed by TheLancer Eternal by neck lift and blasted into the earth. Druig and Asura.
** The Tallest member of the team also happens to be darkest skinned member and has a major case of StoutStrength. But wholst physically capable and strong. Both rely on other sources for combat. Phastos with his technopathy fornhos shapeshifting nano-tech and Wyzen with mantra and his oversized gaunlet. Both have a habit of naming things, Phastos with Uni-Mind and Wyzen with his Gaunlet Punch.

** One of the most pro-actively heroic members of the Immortals is the fastest and use actions over words. They spend get to have a punch up against TheLancer immortal too. Makkari and Yasha.
** The physically strongest member of their teams are inspired by ancient heroes and happen to be somewhat hedonistic when it comes to drinking alcohol, but have a protective side to another Immortal. The Hercules/Gilgamesh inspired... Gilgamesh for Thena. The Hanuman/Som Wukong inspired Argus for Asura. [[note]] trivial note Argus is states to be blind. Gilgamesh in the comics was once blind [[/note]].
** Both team have a cold, stand offish blond haired sword wielding white woman in white and gold. Both have European names too. The Greek inspired Thena and the Russian inspired Olga.
** Both teams have a support party member who physically a Child despite being 1000 of years old. The Illusion casting Sprite and the Power/energy granting Mithra.

** Finally both teams of immortals have to fight a giant monster with an Asian dragon/serpent myth inspired name that emerges from the ocean, almost destroying the planet. The Iraqi Tiamat inspired Tiamut and the Indian Vritra inspired Vlitra.

** One of the predators are shown to have a more humanoid form witj similar powers to one or two of the immortals. Kro with Ajak and Gilgameshs powers. The Gohma Vlitra Core looking a lot like Asura's Berserk/Wrath forms.