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DC Comics is a major American publisher known for iconic characters like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Founded in 1934, it has produced numerous superhero stories that shaped modern pop culture. Several DC Comics characters have also inspired iconic movies, TV shows, and video games.

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Comic book art: the Justice League assembled featuring Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
Face It, These 10 DC Heroes Have the Worst Superpowers Ever

Not all powers in the DC Universe are created equal and for all the good some heroes may do, these 10 heroes have powers that are simply the worst.

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I Can Barely Believe It, But Stephen Colbert Is Now Part of DC's Official Canon All Because of Superman

Stephen Colbert s the DC Comics Universe, at least in a cameo, appearing on an variant cover interviewing Superman at his iconic desk.

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10 DC Characters Who Are Completely Different From How They First Appeared

It’s not uncommon for characters to change over time but some DC Universe icons have evolved so much they hardly resemble their first appearance.

A comics line-up of DC superheroes including Superman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman
From Wonder Woman to Superman: DC GO! Announces 6 Original Webcomics

DC GO! is a popular digital platform where fans can read exclusive webcomics straight from DC Comics, with six additional original series on the way.

DC Rebirth, Superman in color, leading a charge of other heroes in black & white
Listen Up, James Gunn! These 10 Underrated DC Superhero Teams Deserve Their DCU Debut

James Gunn’s DCU has a chance to debut some fan-favorite characters and these 10 underrated DC Comics teams deserve a chance in the spotlight.

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After 36 Years, DC's Most Underrated Villain Is Finally Too Important to Ignore

Things are changing rapidly in the DC Universe as a villain no fan expected becomes the linchpin of DC Comics’ next big crossover event.

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10 Disturbing DC Origin Stories We All Want to Forget

While the DC Universe has a lot of tragic backstories for its heroes and villains, the origins of some heroes and villains tend to skew disturbing.

Comic book art: Starfire and Nightwing take a selfie while lying in the grass.
I Can't Believe 1 of DC's Most Infamous Controversies Never Actually Happened

One surprising moment involving a fan-favorite DC Comics couple was thought to be controversial, but it actually didn’t cause that much trouble.

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After Decades of Being Overlooked, One of DC's Original Heroes Is Finally Getting the Love They Deserve

DC Comics’ Martian Manhunter has had a hard time being as beloved as his peers, but that’s all changing thanks to his latest ambitious series.

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Superman at the head of a conference table with  of the Justice League crowded into the room.
Even After All These Years, DC's 10 Best Plot Twists Will Still Surprise You

The DC Universe has some of the best stories in superhero fiction, and these plot twists are still taking fans by surprise years after publication.

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Jaime Reyes' Blue Beetle from DC Comics with Ted Kord, and Dan Garrett's versions blurred in the background
Surprise! DC Just Brought Back One of Its OG Heroes After Years and Years of Waiting

The DC Universe gets a blast from the past when a hero that’s been out of the spotlight for years finally returns with a brand-new superhero identity.

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Sorry, Joker! Even DC Knows Its Villains Aren’t Cutting It Anymore

DC may have some of the most iconic villains in pop culture, but that doesn’t mean they’ve aged well, and now, the publisher is finally itting it.

Justice League over the DC Comics logo
"I've Not Done This Before": Marvel Icon Jason Aarons Announces Mystery DC Project

Aaron is best known as a Marvel powerhouse, yet he has surged back into the DC spotlight with Absolute Superman and the tease of a brand‑new series.

Featued Image: Frank Quitely portrait of Grant Morrison golding DC & Marvel Comics characters in their hands
"Expect a Very Unlikely Announcement": Grant Morrison Is Ready to Mark a Return to Marvel, DC

Grant Morrison has been away from Marvel and DC for a while, but a surprising announcement reveals they’re making a big return to the Big Two.

Comic book art: Darkseid in front of Absolute Wonder Woman and Superman and main DCU Absolute Wonder Woman
"Death Is Everything": DC Confirms the True Meaning of Its New "Absolute Universe" Name

Chaos is emerging in the DC Universe as Darkseid’s death lingers and reveals an unsettling truth behind the brand-new Absolute Universe.

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Comic book art: Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman look forward.
7 DC Comics Fans Are Dying to Play as Video Games

Here are 7 DC comic series that would make for epic video game adaptations. If you haven't read these series yet, run to them as fast as possible.

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After 87 Long Years, DC Is Ready to Fix Its Convoluted Timeline By... Breaking It

DC Comics’ event “We Are Yesterday” is about to take a hammer to the DC Universe’s continuity in order to finally repair its biggest issues.

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DC’s Most Surprising Familial Relationships You Won’t Believe

Family drama has long been a recurring aspect in the lives of comic book heroes, but many of DC's family trees are more complex than fans realize.

Comic book art: Batman and the Justice League from the DC Universe and the Absolute Universe.
These DC Heroes Need Their Absolute Universe Debut, Here’s What DC Should Change

DC’s Absolute line has already overhauled several classic heroes. But who else should the universe and, more importantly, what should change?

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Comic book art: Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman look forward.
DC Comics' Absolute Universe Is the Reboot We Deserve and These 10 Epic Moments Prove It

DC Comics’ Absolute Universe continues to impress readers everywhere and these 10 amazing moments prove it’s the overhaul that fans have needed.

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