Marvel: Movies Or Comic Books?

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I was never big into comic books or graphic novels. I do love all the marvel movies, and I have tried to read the comics, but I just don't like them as much. Strangely enough I enjoy reading manga though, but I think that's due to the fact the story lines are pretty close to the anime adaptations.
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Definitely movies. Infinity war is a great example of why I prefer movies it brings out the actions and makes you feel but most of all it excites me to see the superheroes portrayed as my favorite actors
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I've always wanted to get into comics, but every time I try to read one I end up bored. I'm honestly not sure why since I read normal books all of the time and do enjoy the Marvel and DC story-lines. I guess comics just aren't my thing.
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I like Movies better, but the books have more of the missing scenes.!
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I'd have to say movies because they've been so entertaining and engrossing (Avengers movies are amazing) and also because I haven't read the comics yet. :P I'd love to read the comics though as they are much more detailed and clear but I wouldn't know where to start, there's so many of them. It would be a lot of work now.
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Post by Cynthiarose12 »

I prefer marvel movies over comic books because I feel like the movies help you get a better feel of what’s happening and it shows you how the characters are actually feeling. After watching just one of the movies it makes you want to watch more.
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I never read the marvel comic books, but saw all the movies. Love the marvel movies, but I dont think I will ever be able to read a comic
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The comics were better, I actually liked Captain America in them.
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I've watched most, if not all, the movies in the MCU. Whenever I can get my hand on the comics I'll read them but it's very convoluted because sometimes you're dealing with different universes and remakes so the background story and everything is just mixed up. The good thing though is that you understand most of the punchlines better in the films after reading the comics.
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I love tv shows and movies based on comics. For some reason I never got into comics.
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I go for movies.
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I obviously prefer the books though the movies are well made . The book has it's own originality
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Movies definitely, I don't like the art style of comic books.
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Movies for me. Marvel and DC are both comicbooks that can be frustrating because the characters don't age and death or any big event really can be undone by the next writer. In the movie, everything is almost permanent and the story evolves. For great comics about superhero more in line with Marvel movies, try Invincible from Robert Kirkman, the author of Walking dead. You won't regret it!
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I'm a huge fan of the movies. I'd like to get into the comics, but there are just so many and I feel overwhelmed and just don't know where to start.
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