Comic book heroes have entertained and fascinated the world for decades, just about everyone has heard about Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, etc. These highly recognized names are the brainchild of Marvel and DC Comics, the two major players (and historic rivals) in the comic book industry DC Comics came first, in 1934, under the name National Allied Publications and Marvel was founded a mere 5 years later as Timely Comics Today both companies control over 80% of the comic books market in the United States.

 

Comic heroes and online gaming have gone together since the very first days of the internet. But, with the release of so many successful blockbuster movies within the last decade, their popularity has grown significantly. As a result, we have seen an increase in the selection of games available, even online slots.

 

For instance, Royal Vegas Online Casino is home to many great slots based on the famous characters from the hit movies. This reputable gaming site is powered by the powerful Microgaming software, which guarantees players high-quality graphics, unbeatable security, and a large variety of games for you to try your luck on.

 

The popularity of these slots on sites like Royal Vegas is expected to pave the way for more DC Comic and Marvel themed slots in the future. As of right now, most of the popular characters created by these literary juggernauts have their own slot games, the list includes Wolverine, Spiderman, The Punisher, Captain American, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Superman, and Batman. There are also slots based on iconic superhero teams like The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. In fact, the Iron Man slot has proved to be so popular, three versions have been released – one in 2008, another in 2010, and 2013.

 

Interestingly enough, the Marvel slots are more readily available than those from DC Comic, probably due to the great commercial success of Marvel's blockbuster movies. In fact, Superman and Batman are the only 2 DC Comic characters who have their own slots, Microgaming has two on their rosters and Playtech has an impressive selection of their own. Admittedly, other software companies have tried to replicate the success of these slots with their own DC Comics and Marvel Slots, like the Superman slots by NextGen and Cryptologic, but they have not received the same reception. As time goes by, we can expect to see even better offerings as gaming technology becomes more advanced and even more blockbuster movies are released.