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Many respondents challenged the widespread assumption that a Marvel-like universe guarantees success. Despite Marvel’s dominance, its success was built on a single universe with long-standing continuity. Comparisons with other cinematic universes like the Monster Universe or The Conjuring Universe reveal how attempt after attempt at franchise-building without focus or coherence often fizzles out. The lesson: without strong core characters or a clear vision, even theoretically powerful brands like DC risk becoming muddled.