Notice the similarities between Hob Gadling from The Sandman and Kingo from the Eternals

The Sandman’s Hob Gadling Oddly Reminds of Kingo From Eternals, Continuing the Tradition of Similar Characters in Both Marvel and DC Universes

As proud members of the Freaks and Geeks sections of society, we devour the
world of pop culture and absolutely relish it. One downside, though, is that we
are also privy to plot holes, inconsistencies, and especially repetitions. Avid
fans are encyclopedias on fictional and fantasy worlds and sometimes remember
characters and characteristics better than the creators. All hail reruns and
rereads. For decades now, Marvel and DC, the two powerhouses of comics and
content in general, have had several similarities in their characters. The
latest being Kingo from Eternals and Hob Gadling from The Sandman. Let’s compare
the two, shall we?


WHY DOES THE SANDMAN’S HOB GADLING REMIND US OF KINGO FROM ETERNALS?

Hob Gadling is Morpheus’s pet project that began in 1389. The king of dreams
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-tom-sturridge-went-extreme-to-become-morpheus-in-the-sandman-that-felt-like-a-creature/]
wanted to test the resilience of humankind and serendipitously picked Gadling
out of a group in a tavern. Death granted the human immortality, and Dream met
with him every century to discuss his experience and/or struggles with eternal
life. Kingo, on the other hand, is also an immortal created by celestials. As a
part of genetically engineered Eternals, he was sent to Earth for the
development of society. Also, an experiment in our book.



One of the perils of immortality is hiding the fact from curious and inquisitive
humans. Mortals often equate perpetuity in others as a threat, even though they
secretly desire it themselves. Kingo, who took a liking to the human race,
eventually settles in India and becomes a Bollywood star. Unable to age, he
convinces the surrounding mortals by posing as his own son, grandson, and so on.
All having the same name, he manages to create a whole dynasty in the massive
film industry. One wonders if that’s how nepotism in Bollywood started.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-scaled.webp

Similarly, Hob Gadling in The Sandman
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman] also faced issues with shrouding his
immortality. So much so that he even goes through the gut-wrenching ordeal of
witch trials that crippled society in that era. Humans around him drowned him as
a way of eliminating the threat to their own lives. Among other tactics, Hob
Gadling also disguised himself as his own male descendants to keep his cover
intact. Maybe he’ll also create an actor’s dynasty like Kingo but as part of
England’s theater scene. Perhaps he’s the one who helped with recreating the
lost work of Shakespeare
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-has-molded-the-most-glorious-writers-of-history-including-william-shakespeare-and-kit-marlowe/],
having lived through it all.

ALSO READ: Is Netflix’s “The Sandman” Part of the DC Extended Universe? Can We
Expect a Batman Cameo in the Show?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-netflixs-the-sandman-part-of-the-dc-extended-universe-can-we-expect-a-batman-cameo-in-the-show/]


MARVEL AND DC CHARACTERS MIRROR EACH OTHER THROUGH THE AGES

One can call it inspiration, homage, flattering imitations, or a straight-up
rip-off. At times, there are undeniable similarities between the characters in
the two massive universes. DC’s fastest man alive, Barry Allen aka the Flash,
(recently portrayed by Ezra Miller) is almost identical to Marvel’s Quicksilver.
Granted, Quicksilver is a mutant born with the X gene and Barry Allen acquired
his powers in a scientific mishap, their abilities are the same.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

Let’s play Batman or Iron man. Born without superpowers, but incredibly smart
and filthy rich. Science and technology become their friend, and they have an
intuitive suit than helps them fight crime. And the resemblance that takes the
cake? Undoubtedly, Namor and Aquaman. Both rule the underwater kingdom of
Atlantis. Both are defenders of the sea. Whether it breathing underwater,
talking to aquatic species or possessing super strength, Aquaman and Namor the
Sun-Mariner are the same person.

ALSO READ: Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Holding Henry Cavill From Returning as
Superman to the DCEU?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-holding-henry-cavill-from-returning-as-superman-to-the-dceu/]

Do you agree with us about the similarities between Hob Gadling and Kingo, or do
you believe we are nitpicking? Refresh your memory with a rerun
[https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303] of The Sandman and then let us know
your thoughts.

Natasha Vijan

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Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London.

An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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As proud members of the Freaks and Geeks sections of society, we devour the world of pop culture and absolutely relish it. One downside, though, is that we are also privy to plot holes, inconsistencies, and especially repetitions. Avid fans are encyclopedias on fictional and fantasy worlds and sometimes remember characters and characteristics better than the creators. All hail reruns and rereads. For decades now, Marvel and DC, the two powerhouses of comics and content in general, have had several similarities in their characters. The latest being Kingo from Eternals and Hob Gadling from The Sandman. Let&#8217;s compare the two, shall we?
<h2>Why does The Sandman&#8217;s Hob Gadling remind us of Kingo from Eternals?</h2>
Hob Gadling is Morpheus&#8217;s pet project that began in 1389. The <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-tom-sturridge-went-extreme-to-become-morpheus-in-the-sandman-that-felt-like-a-creature/">king of dreams</a> wanted to test the resilience of humankind and serendipitously picked Gadling out of a group in a tavern. Death granted the human immortality, and Dream met with him every century to discuss his experience and/or struggles with eternal life. Kingo, on the other hand, is also an immortal created by celestials. As a part of genetically engineered Eternals, he was sent to Earth for the development of society. Also, an experiment in our book.
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One of the perils of immortality is hiding the fact from curious and inquisitive humans. Mortals often equate perpetuity in others as a threat, even though they secretly desire it themselves. Kingo, who took a liking to the human race, eventually settles in India and becomes a Bollywood star. Unable to age, he convinces the surrounding mortals by posing as his own son, grandson, and so on. All having the same name, he manages to create a whole dynasty in the massive film industry. One wonders if that&#8217;s how nepotism in Bollywood started.
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-scaled.webp"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-45092 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-scaled.webp" alt="" width="2560" height="1920" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-300x225.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-1024x768.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-768x576.webp 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Netflix_The_Sandman_106_The_Sound_of_Her_Wings_09_Dream_Hob-2048x1536.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></a>
Similarly, Hob Gadling in <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-sandman">The Sandman</a> also faced issues with shrouding his immortality. So much so that he even goes through the gut-wrenching ordeal of witch trials that crippled society in that era. Humans around him drowned him as a way of eliminating the threat to their own lives. Among other tactics, Hob Gadling also disguised himself as his own male descendants to keep his cover intact. Maybe he&#8217;ll also create an actor&#8217;s dynasty like Kingo but as part of England&#8217;s theater scene. Perhaps he&#8217;s the one who helped with recreating the lost work of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-has-molded-the-most-glorious-writers-of-history-including-william-shakespeare-and-kit-marlowe/">Shakespeare</a>, having lived through it all.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-netflixs-the-sandman-part-of-the-dc-extended-universe-can-we-expect-a-batman-cameo-in-the-show/">Is Netflix’s “The Sandman” Part of the DC Extended Universe? Can We Expect a Batman Cameo in the Show?</a>
<h2>Marvel and DC characters mirror each other through the ages</h2>
One can call it inspiration, homage, flattering imitations, or a straight-up rip-off. At times, there are undeniable similarities between the characters in the two massive universes. DC&#8217;s fastest man alive, Barry Allen aka the Flash, (recently portrayed by Ezra Miller) is almost identical to Marvel&#8217;s Quicksilver. Granted, Quicksilver is a mutant born with the X gene and Barry Allen acquired his powers in a scientific mishap, their abilities are the same.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-45095 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/0_8PhN36R1SL9i5u_t.jpeg" alt="" width="1060" height="800" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/0_8PhN36R1SL9i5u_t.jpeg 1060w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/0_8PhN36R1SL9i5u_t-300x226.jpeg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/0_8PhN36R1SL9i5u_t-1024x773.jpeg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/0_8PhN36R1SL9i5u_t-768x580.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px" />
Let&#8217;s play Batman or Iron man. Born without superpowers, but incredibly smart and filthy rich. Science and technology become their friend, and they have an intuitive suit than helps them fight crime. And the resemblance that takes the cake? Undoubtedly, Namor and Aquaman. Both rule the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Both are defenders of the sea. Whether it breathing underwater, talking to aquatic species or possessing super strength, Aquaman and Namor the Sun-Mariner are the same person.
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Do you agree with us about the similarities between Hob Gadling and Kingo, or do you believe we are nitpicking? Refresh your memory with a <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rerun</a> of The Sandman and then let us know your thoughts.

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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