"Iron Man 3" Versus "The Avengers"

"The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3" are the two biggest superhero films of the past year, with the possible exception of "The Dark Knight Rises." However, "The Dark Knight Rises" is a DC property involving Batman, whereas the other two are Marvel-based titles, both of which have been critically acclaimed and approved by fans. Despite the similarities between "Iron Man 3" and "The Avengers," the films differ in many ways... ..