5 best superhero video games based on Marvel Comics (and 5 based on DC)

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Superhero video games have become more common since the early 90s, which saw them rise to popularity. Comic book readers have had a large pool of games to select from to play and spend some time alongside their favorite superheroes.

As in comics, so too in video games, this selection of superhero games is divided between two of the most popular publishers in the comic book industry: Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Over the last decade, both of these publishers have seen their fair share of success in the video games industry.

While DC struggles at the box office and Marvel lines up its "Phase Four" in the movie industry, there have been a fair amount of gems produced by both sides in video games. Here are 5 of the best Marvel video games, along with 5 from DC.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinions.

There have been quite a large number of Spider-Man video games over the years, as he is the most recognizable face from Marvel’s lineup of heroes. However, Insomniac’s take on the character was such a faithful yet original rendition that the video game was all but lauded as the best superhero video game of all time.

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Featuring the wallcrawler in Manhattan, 7 years into his activities as Spider-Man, the game told an original story, with some of Spidey’s iconic rogues from the comics. Gameplay and combat were on par with the games of the time, while swinging was some of the best ever in any Spider-Man video game.

This video game was successful enough to launch an entirely new series, with a spinoff featuring Miles Morales being released two years later and a sequel scheduled for 2023. Very recently, the original game was announced to be coming to PC, with it being a PlayStation exclusive up till this