Some readers once said that the DC magic system is very confusing.
This is both true and false.
DC magic moves and powers are indeed very confusing and arbitrary (the comic author wrote them randomly), and there is no fixed level.
However, the DC magic system is also very simple: all magic is borrowed, from the supreme existence, from the demon gods of different dimensions, from the old gods...
So, let’s first discuss the DC magic genre based on the source of magic power.
First. God school.
Magic comes from hell and demons, black magician
Power comes from heaven, monks and exorcists
Second. Old God Sect
DC focuses on the Greek god system, while Marvel focuses on the Nordic god system.
For example, Diana.
The old gods are divided into "old and new gods" and "old and new gods"
The old gods are real gods, born gods.
Old and new gods, such as Thunder Sand Sculpture, Doctor Fate, Parliament of Life (Swamp Thing)...
Third, the endless family
Sandman, death, desire and other embodiments of the supreme rules of the universe.
Madame Xanadu is currently borrowing the power of death.
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In fact, it doesn't make much sense to divide schools according to the source of magic power.
The following is divided by camp:
First. The Supreme Existence School
For example, heaven and hell
2. Ancient life on Earth
For example, many pantheons were born on the earth and are considered earth species, but they are just older and more gifted than modern humans.
Third, the order faction
The Orderists are representatives of modern humanity.
Naboo, Doctor of Destiny, is the Lord of Order and Big Brother.
Naboo is a helmet, and there are also gloves, cloaks, armors, etc. After human mages were promoted to gods, they attached their magic power and souls to exclusive weapons. They formed the God of Order to defend human interests (and also had great selfishness).
Thunder Shazam, the Council of Life (Swamp Thing, Animal Man), and the magicians from the supernatural world, theoretically, all belong to the Order faction and stand on the side of mankind.
Fourth, the alien
For example, Green Lantern Corps
Well, Green Lantern is not a technology stream or a superpower stream, he uses magic.
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By understanding the magic factions, we can understand why the various mages take sides in many major events.
For example, in the events of Behemoth and Original Sin, why did Constantine side with Swamp Thing?
It's obvious that the Tree Council always hates humans.
In comics, why do the protagonists often cheat on Paradise?
Because heaven does not belong to the human camp at all.
For example, in "The Fall of the Corruption", the Green Lantern Corps could clearly seal the power of the blackness of decay, but they only put the earth into a box and did not care about the life and death of the humans inside.
Of course the aliens are not in the human camp.
For another example, in the Three-Body War and the subsequent Magic Goddess incident, heaven closed its door and refused to lend a helping hand to Dr. Fate, Constantine, Zatanna, Wonder Woman and other "earth guys" who came for help.
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Why, every time the earth is in danger, the Greek pantheon doesn’t respond?
Because they and humans have never been in the same camp.