Since the time of their inception, there has been a rivalry between the DC universe and the Marvel universe. These sentiments have followed the live-action verse as well, where much to the disappointment of DC fans, the MCU reigns supreme in terms of influence, draw, and money. Yet, comparisons are inevitable, and Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man is the latest character to fall victim to this trend.
Recently, a social media user made comparisons between Downey’s iconic Iron Man suit-ups and Superman & Lois’s Steel suit-ups. And Marvel fans couldn’t help but draw arms over this absurd comparison!
Wolé Parks’ Steel Suit-Up Better than Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Suit-Ups? Hell, Naw!
In the world of superheroes, no moment is as significant as when a character dons his superhero identity. Whether it is DC or the Marvel universe, such suit-up scenes have become iconic, with many standing the test of time for their legendary status while others attempt to make their mark.
With several characters and innumerable suit-up scenes, comparisons are bound to arise. The latest comparison has been made between Wolé Parks’ Steel suit-up in Superman & Lois and the legendary suit-ups of Robert Downey Jr.‘s Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While hard-core DC fans will surely choose Steel over Iron Man, any real appreciator of art and cinema will acknowledge that Iron Man’s suit-up scenes have set an untouchable standard.
From his first clunky Mark I built in a cave to the nanotech-infused Mark LXXXV, Tony Stark and Marvel have singlehandedly revolutionized how we perceive suit-ups. An excellent blend of CGI, character development, and Downey’s natural charisma, each of Tony Stark’s suit-ups has been a thrilling, goosebumps-causing, and spine-tingling experience.
On the other hand, we have Wolé Parks’ Steel suit-up in Superman & Lois. Although Parks delivers a solid performance in the series and his suit-ups definitely carry weight, they remain incomparable to those of Iron Man. Even though they might be described as ‘cool’ on a number of occasions, they lack the cinematic legacy, draw, emotional depth, or cultural impact that Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man has.
Even Fans Know There is No Comparison Between Iron Man and Steel Suit-Ups
When it comes to the superhero genre or iconic cinematic scenes, fans are the ultimate judges for all, and suit-up scenes are no different. Even though Steel’s suit-ups have their own flare and appeal, Robert Downey Jr. has raised the bar so high that any superhero falls short of battling his legacy. From his first suit-up to his last one, each of these moments has left a lasting impact on the superhero genre, blending emotion with cutting-edge technology.
So when a social media user dare compared Iron Man with Steel, and regarded the latter as having better suit-ups, this is what fans had to say:
who gave you crack?
— Thats_Wilddd (@Thats_wildddd) August 19, 2024
Your opinion is bad and you should feel bad.
— ForrestWomack ™ (@ForrestWomack) August 19, 2024
You said most, so imma just leave you with your conscience to define what's "most" and what's "least".
— Abdullahi Khalifa Uzairu (@Detect_Khalifah) August 19, 2024
Are you blind
— J (@DeliciouslyNull) August 19, 2024
Incorrect. The fact that you had mention Iron Man means that you know that it's still the benchmark.
— Ticklante ❌ (@FTKL) August 19, 2024
i wish you could believe what you are saying
— Nico 𝕏 (@calvonico) August 19, 2024
As fans continue to discuss iconic suit-ups, it is clear that Iron Man will always reign supreme. While his suit-ups are visual spectacles, it is more about his emotional journey and resonances tied to Tony Stark’s journey that makes them all the more legendary.
So, while DC fans will continue to recognize Steel donning his armor, Iron Man remains unmatched, and the majority of fans agree—there’s no contest.
