DC Comics' current logo since July 26, 2024, an updated version of the 1977-2005 logo
DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies in the world. Founded in Autumn 1934 as National Comics Publications by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. It would be acquired by Kinney National Company in 1967, followed by Kinney National Company itself being acquired by Warner Bros. two years later. DC's chief competitor is Marvel Comics, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company.
DC is best known for titles such as Batman, Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Swamp Thing, Blue Beetle, Firestorm, John Constantine, Hellblazer, Watchmen, V For Vendetta, Jonah Hex, Ragman, Azrael, The Spectre, The Demon, The Question, Deadman, Deathstroke, Lobo, The Sandman, Birds of Prey, Preacher, Suicide Squad, The Outsiders, Peacemaker, Joker, Harley Quinn, Creature Commandos, Doomsday Clock, Rorschach, Catwoman, Black Canary, Black Lightning, Zatanna, Reign in Hell, Day of Vengeance, Injustice, Shadowpact, WildC.A.T.s, The Grifter, Gen 13 and Stormwatch. DC also published the popular humor magazine, MAD.
DC Comics published iZombie through one of its imprints, DC Vertigo (formerly Vertigo Comics) that ran from 2010 to 2012 with 28 issues.
External links[]
- Official site
- DC Comics at Wikipedia
- DC Comics at Warner Bros. Entertainment Wiki