OSJMUN Special Committee

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Marvel Universe vs Dc Universe

!1 Forum: Special Committee Issue: Marvel vs Dc Student Officer: Teoman Yonar

Thanos -a villian whose aim was to balance the universe by erasing half of it- was able to collect and equip all six of the Infinity Stones (Space, Time, Reality, Mind, Soul, Power) and he reached the ultimate power he was craving for. He used the power of the Infinity Stones to reach his goal of balancing the universe. However, The Avengers were not willing to let him do it. They defeated Thanos, but before Iron Man took his life, he had managed to flee to another dimension by using the powers of Infinity Stones. That’s how it all started… Thanos was in Metropolis, the home of Superman and Thanos’ surprise visit made Superman furious. Superman took Thanos as a prisoner but the Avengers were in search of Thanos . Therefore, they used a portal created by Doctor Strange to transport themselves to Metropolis only to see Thanos who had already been captured by Superman. So they wanted to take Thanos to their own universe, but Superman did not want to give him back. Both sides wanted to terminate the problem and decide Thanos’ fate by forming a committee. CHARACTERS: Team Avengers -Iron Man: When billionaire industrialist Tony Stark wears his steel- mesh armor, he becomes a living high-tech weapon - the world's greatest fighting machine. He is the Armored Avenger -generated by a machine heart. He wears modular arc reactor-powered Iron Man armor, granting superhuman strength and durability, the ability to fly and project Repulsor blasts which is also outfitted with complex tech, including a cutting-edge artificial intelligence, sensor systems and other gadgets. He is a genius-level intellect, with particular aptitude in invention and engineering. -Captain America: During WWII, the patriotic Steve Rogers was offered a place in the military's top operation. Injected with an experimental super-serum, Rogers emerged from the treatment with heightened endurance, strength, and reaction time. With extensive training and an indestructible Vibranium shield, Rogers soon became the country's ultimate weapon. He was in ice during a climactic battle towards the end of the war. Rogers was discovered and revived decades later. Now the living legend continues the war against evil in modern times as a member of The Avengers. His powers and abilities are at high level. He has physical condition with heightened strength and he is a skilled military leader and equipped with virtually indestructible Vibranium shield. -Thor: Thor's strength, endurance are greater than his Asgardian brothers. The mighty Thor is given an enchanted Uru hammer, Mjolnir, and he is a master of thunder and lightning. Thor's powers and abilities are superhuman strength, speed, endurance and resistance to injury. -Hulk: A massive dose of gamma radiation transformed the brilliant but humble scientist Bruce Banner's DNA, awakening the hidden, adrenaline-fed hero in his genes. A hero of few words and incredible strength, the Hulk has long been pursued by those who want to use his enormous power for their own purposes, or by those who think the Jade Giant's anger is too dangerous to be controlled. Hulk's powers and abilities which are incredible superhuman strength, durability, and healing factor; become more powerful as anger increases. Banner possesses a genius-level intellect and is an expert in multiple scientific fields, particularly in the studies of physics & radiation. -Black Panther: Monarch of the secluded but technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, King TChalla is the Black Panther; a sacred title that must be both inherited and gained by the current Wakandan ruler. Having been granted superhuman powers by consuming a mystical heart-shaped herb, the Black Panther is responsible for defending his people and the world from any threats. Black Panther's powers and abilities are heightened strength, speed, stamina and reflexes; master of martial arts, acrobatics and hand-held weaponry. His powers and abilities utilize highly advanced Wakandan technology, including energy daggers, vibranium body armor and stealth aircraft; genius-level intellect, with expertise in physics & invention. -Black Widow: Natasha Romanoff is the spy known as the Black Widow. Trained extensively in the art of espionage, Black Widow's combat skills are virtually unmatched. Being one of S.H.I.E.L.D's most valuable agents, she has carried out numerous black-ops missions and has recently been assigned by Director Nick Fury to keep an eye on the Avengers. Black Widow's powers and abilities: Being master in the covert arts of espionage, infiltration and subterfuge; expert martial artist, with exceptional ability and athletic ability; she utilizes advanced weaponry including custom stun batons and "Widow's Bite" bracelets capable of stunning enemies with electrical discharges. -Hawkeye: Being an archer with perfect accuracy, Clint Barton's wit is usually faster than his lightning-quick reflexes! Though this expert archer doesn't always follow the rules, he proved himself an invaluable member of The Avengers as Hawkeye long ago! -Spiderman: The bite from a radioactive spider granted Peter Parker amazing arachnid-like powers. After losing his beloved Uncle Ben, grief- stricken Peter vowed to use his incredible abilities to protect his city as the Amazing Spider-Man. Peter’s trials taught him an invaluable lesson: with great power, there must also come great responsibility. Spider-Man's powers and abilities: He has superhuman strength, agility, endurance, ability to stick to and climb walls and other surfaces and he uses self-designed web-shooters allowing him to fire and swing from sticky webs. -Scarlet Witch: Notably powerful, Wanda Maximoff has fought both against and with the Avengers, attempting to improve her abilities and do what she believes is right to help the world. -Captain Marvel: Carol is guided by a strong sense of duty and honor. Carol brings the heroes together as an official team and ensures they're prepared for the challenges ahead.

TEAM DC -Superman: Superman has everything; strength, speed, flight, invulnerability as well as his renowned X-ray and heat vision. Being the most powerful being on the planet, his amazing abilities are also a melancholic reminder of how different he is from the people he’s dedicated to protect.

Superman means different things to many diverse people he inspires: He’s an alien; an immigrant from a faraway land just looking to help; a country boy fighting the never-ending battle for truth and justice. And recent comics have truly spotlighted his role as the people’s hero. -Batman: Millionaire Bruce Wayne was just a kid when he watched his parents get gunned down during a mugging in Gotham City. The crime would define his life, as he dedicated himself to become the world’s greatest weapon against crime—the Batman.

Forget his Batarangs, Batmobile, or Utility Belt filled with high-tech weapons! Batman is the most scary superhero of all, because he’s pushed himself to the absolute pinnacle of human achievement. He’s a brilliant detective who’s mastered fighting techniques. An Olympic- caliber athlete with a plan for every occasion, Batman’s always five steps ahead of his foes. But in his crusade against injustice, two questions always loom: How far will he go to protect the innocent and will he sacrifice his humanity along the way?

-Green Lantern: Being a Green Lantern means facing your fears, and for Hal Jordan, that is something he’s been avoiding throughout his life.When he was a boy, Hal witnessed his greatest nightmare—his pilot father died in a tragic plane crash. Nevertheless, determined to follow his footsteps, Hal repressed his fears, became a reckless, defiant test pilot. But when a dying alien crashed on Earth, the irresponsible Hal was chosen to be that alien’s successor in the Green Lantern Corps. And his life only gets wilder from there. He can fly and create constructions made of pure energy, generating anything from massive green fists to emerald rifles that can snipe from a planet away. But while Hal tends to ignore his fears, he’ll learn the only way to master his ring’s power by confronting and overcoming them. -Aquaman: Being cast out from Atlantis as a baby, Arthur Curry grew up on land, considering himself a normal human. But when he matured, Atlantis returned claiming himself as their rightful king. Aquaman is the king of aqua. He can breathe underwater, swim at tremendous speeds, and telepathically communicate with sea creatures. Being able to withstand ocean depths, he gets bonus points on land with his superhuman strength, enhanced senses, and nearly impenetrable skin. And although his courage and decisive nature have proven him a true heir to Atlantis’ throne, the continual conflict between land and sea makes him a citizen of both. -The Flash: Young Barry Allen’s life stopped the minute his mother was murdered. The true killer was never found, and this mystery made him obsessed, driving him to become a forensic scientist. Consumed by his work, he spent his life chained to his desk, solving every case that flew across it. But when a freak lightning bolt hit a nearby shelf in his lab, Barry received super-speed, becoming the Flash. Then, he would climb up the buildings and travel around the world to get his man—while getting introduced to a world so much bigger than his old life of microscopes and cold cases.

He can run up buildings, move so swiftly, create sonic booms with the snap of his fingers. Despite his speed, Barry can become so obsessed with crime-solving.He can still lose track of everything else around him, leaving the fastest man alive constantly running a minute behind. -Cyborg: Although he was a star athlete, Vic Stone only yearned for his father’s approval. But Dad was too focused on his scientific career to notice… until the day Vic became his greatest experiment. After Vic suffered from a serious injury, his father saved him by replacing over half of his body with cybernetic parts.

Now, Cyborg is plugged into every computer on Earth, and no firewall—or brick wall—can keep him out. His cybernetic enhancements provide superhuman strength, speed, and endurance, and the same technology destroys his chances to live as a professional athlete. Now, flourishing in the digital realm, Vic is desperately alone in the physical world—and still longs for his father’s affection. Hungry to find purpose again, he fights alongside the World’s Greatest Super Heroes. -Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman is Princess Diana of the immortal Amazons from Greek mythology. When army pilot Steve Trevor crashes on the warriors’ secluded island paradise, Diana wins the right to escort him home and make her people known to the world. Torn between a mission to promote peace and her own warrior upbringing, Wonder Woman fights evil while hoping to unlock the potential of a humanity she doesn’t always understand. -Shazam: Unlike most foster children, Billy Batson couldn’t care less about finding a family. He just wanted to turn eighteen and finally become an adult. While the boy was compassionate and kind, he got used to protecting himself by staying emotionally distant from everybody. But that changed when he met an ancient wizard.

Just by saying SHAZAM!, Billy is transformed into a magical flying adult superhero, one with the genius of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the unbreakable will of Atlas, the lightning blasts of Zeus, the power of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. But gaining the power of the gods means inheriting their enemies too. With the abilities of the world’s mightiest mortal, Billy will have to struggle with magical threats as well as his own youthful naiveté. -Nightwing: When his circus acrobat family was brutally murdered, Dick Grayson was taken in by billionaire and bat-friendly super hero Bruce Wayne. Bruce shared his secret life as Batman with the young boy and eventually molded him into Robin—the Dark Knight’s partner in Gotham. But as Dick grew older, he decided to continue on his own, adhering to what he learned. His code, like his mentor, is simple. If you’re breaking the law in his neighbourhood, watch out! Yet, while he may share methods and motivation with Batman, Dick knows what Batman can do. He doesn’t want to become as dark, controlling and lonely as Bruce. A question is inevitable: Without going as far as Batman, can Nightwing be as effective as he ultimately wants to be? -Green Arrow: Spoiled billionaire Oliver Queen came home with an entirely different personality and a newfound purpose in life. Completely selfish and never caring about anything but himself, Queen was on a sailing trip when his assistant betrayed him, leaving him for dead on a desolate remote island. He was stranded, but he achieved to survive with the help of a bow and arrow. When he eventually discovered the primitive locals that shared the island with him, he figured out exploitation and enslavery of the locals. Ollie used his new skills of survival and archery to lead a rebellion— only to realize how similar his opponents were to the man he used to be. Returning to civilization only meant more opportunities to watch greed and corruption of Joe and Jane Average. Outfitting himself with arrows that shot tear gas, smoke, nets, and more, Green Arrow had a trick shot for every obstacle. Like a modern-day Robin Hood, he constantly fought for the little guy as a crusading symbol for revolution. And his days were filled with sweat, blood, and desperation. -Supergirl: Teenager Kara Zor-el was launched to Earth from the dying planet Krypton. She faced with an entire world completely different from the one she grew up in. She is the ultimate new girl in school. She struggles to find her identity on her new reluctant home.

As the most powerful teenager on the planet, the Girl of Steel possesses all of Superman’s powers—from superhuman strength, speed, and invulnerability all the way down to his flight and enhanced senses. Still learning to control her awesome powers and lacking her cousin’s self-restraint, she may even be more dangerous than the Man of Steel. She is isolated from this world. However, she’s still struggling to comprehend it.

Questions to Answer: -In which universe will Thanos be punished? -What will be the punishment for Thanos? -Will it be possible to sustain this punishment for a strong creature like Thanos? Chair’s Notes Please watch the film’AVENGERS INFINITY WAR’