Warner Bros. DC Comics is a multimedia entertainment brand that produces content based on iconic superhero characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.
DC Comics was founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson.
In 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which marked the beginning of the superhero genre.
In 1940, Batman was introduced in Detective Comics #27 and became an instant hit.
In 1969, Warner Communications (now Warner Media) acquired DC Comics.
In the 1970s and 1980s, DC Comics launched multiple successful comic book series, including Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, and Crisis on Infinite Earths.
In 1992, the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series premiered and helped establish DC Comics as a major force in the animation industry.
In 2016, Warner Bros. released Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which marked the beginning of the DC Extended Universe.
Currently, DC Comics is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. and produces content across multiple mediums.
Marvel Comics is a multimedia entertainment brand that produces content based on iconic superhero characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Hulk, and The X-Men.
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book and manga publisher that produces content based on original properties and third-party licenses.
Image Comics is an American comic book publisher that produces content based on original properties created by its roster of top-tier creators.
Batman is one of DC Comics' most popular and marketable characters. The comics portray the adventures of the Dark Knight as he battles his iconic rogues' gallery of villains.
Superman is DC Comics' flagship character, and the comics follow his adventures in Metropolis as he fights supervillains and protects humanity.
The Justice League is a team of DC Comics' most powerful and iconic heroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman. The comics follow the team as they battle supervillains and save the world.
The DC Extended Universe is a series of superhero films produced by Warner Bros. that are based on characters from DC Comics. The franchise includes titles such as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Wonder Woman.
The DC Animated Universe is a collection of animated television shows and films produced by Warner Bros. that are based on characters from DC Comics. The franchise includes titles such as Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, and Young Justice.
DC Comics and Marvel Comics are both American comic book publishers that produce content based on iconic superhero characters. However, DC Comics' characters tend to be more iconic and mythical, while Marvel Comics' characters tend to be more grounded in realism and have more relatable human flaws.
There are many great Batman comics, but some of the most highly regarded include The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, The Long Halloween, and The Killing Joke.
The DC Extended Universe is a series of superhero films produced by Warner Bros. that are based on characters from DC Comics. The franchise includes titles such as Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Wonder Woman.
The most powerful DC Comics superhero is typically considered to be Superman, as he possesses superhuman strength, speed, endurance, and a variety of other abilities. However, other characters such as Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Green Lantern also possess immense power.
Some of the most highly regarded Justice League comics include Crisis on Infinite Earths, Justice League International, JLA, and Grant Morrison's run on Justice League.