DC > Marvel just because of Batman. Though Watchmen does help too.
Good question about Wayne's parents though, I never thought about that. Maybe Thomas Wayne was just an old school guy who believed in walking everywhere he went.
I'm reading All-Star Batman & Robin now. It's pretty good, and I don't really see what has people all riled up about it tbh. Sure Batman's a little...well, harsh to Robin, but it's a bit different, and I like it. Will move onto RIP after I'm done.