Yes, it’s true, Stephen Colbert has just been officially canonized in DC Comics lore, thanks to his appearance on an variant cover, which features Superman sitting at the iconic late night host’s desk for an interview. Notably, Colbert’s introduction into DC lore follows suit with his long-time canon status within the rival Marvel Universe. 6a3t72

Time changes everyone, and that’s no less true for the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. While some characters are more or less consistent with their first appearance, others have evolved in unexpected ways since the day they burst onto the comic book scene, from street-level heroes to Justice League icons.

DC Comics has just announced that its webcomic platform, DC GO!, is set to release six all-new stories for its ever-expanding digital catalog later this summer, with tales spotlighting DC mainstays like Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and more. A popular part of the DC Universe Infinite service, where subscribers can read exclusive content created specifically for their on-the-go devices, DC GO! getting even more original content is great news for this growing platform, especially after seeing what comics it has in store.

The new DCU film franchise is really about to take off and there’s more than a handful of underrated DC Comics teams that deserve to make an appearance. James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU is just months away from thrilling fans with Superman, but the cinematic universe shouldn’t be afraid to go beyond the Man of Steel.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for DC All In/Absolute Universe Special Edition #1!A DC Comics villain no one expected has just become one of the biggest power players in both the Prime and Absolute Universes. DC All In has slowly been weaving a high-stakes narrative ever since Darkseid's death late last year and now, a major update has come to the All In saga.

In the DC Universe, not everyone’s origin is an inspiring one. For some heroes and villains, their backstories are filled with tragedy, trauma, and even disturbing experiences.

Despite what fans may have heard, one DC Comics controversy wasn’t the big deal various outlets made it out to be. While the publisher has had its brushes with upset readers in the past, one particular moment between two heroes was completely blown out of proportion.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Martian Manhunter #1-2!It’s taken a while, but one of the DC Universe’s best characters is finally getting the love he’s deserved for years. Martian Manhunter might be a founding Justice League member, but he’s sadly not gotten the attention that heroes like Batman or Superman or even Green Lantern have gotten.

In the decades that DC Comics has been around, it’s had a lot of really neat plot twists. Is there anything better than reading an engaging superhero story only to have the rug pulled from underneath and hit with an unexpected development?

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Green Lantern #22!One of the DC Universe's oldest heroes has made a sudden and unexpected return, and they've got a new identity to boot. It's a new era as the All In initiative continues to shine a light on every corner of the DC Universe, including bringing back one hero that hasn't shined in years.