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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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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.

Justice League We Are Yesterday Crossover Cover Assembled
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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nightwing with all dc's heroes
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.

Comic book art: Spider-Man and Superman smile back to back.
DC Is Sleeping on the 1 Series That Would Make Fans Go Feral and Marvel Knows It

DC and Marvel are both titans of the comics industry, but a surprising divide has cropped up in how they handle their young heroes.

Comic book art: Superman flying up with his arm out in DC comics
As U.S. Tariffs Loom Over the Comic Industry, DC Is Making Moves to Lower Prices

As many are aware, the United States has significantly increased tariffs on imported goods. However, DC is taking steps to help lower prices.

Pariah Reading Comics Between Batman and Superman
8 Incredible Retcons DC Comics Somehow Managed to Pull Off Despite the Odds

With the constantly changing nature of comic books and their histories, it's no surprise that DC has managed to get away with some major retcons.

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The Flash with the Justice League
Some Stories Are Better Left Untold, And That Goes Double For DC's Most Controversial Comics

While many of DC's comics are beloved, some have developed a more controversial reputation among readership, generating divided opinions.

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Batman under the Red Hood movie poster.
5 DC Movie Adaptations That Outshined the Comics (and 5 That Fell Short)

Some movie adaptations outshine their comic book source material while others fall short; these DC movie adaptations have their fans and detractors.

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Featured Image: (left to right) Aquaman, Flash, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern
10 of DC’s Most Underrated Hero Costumes That Deserve a Comeback

DC Comics' heroes have had countless fan-favorite designs throughout the years, but more than a few underrated looks were gone too soon.

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Forget Bruce Wayne: Catman is Back, And Looking Better Than Ever in DC's Universe

Batman might be the DC Universe’s big shot, but a fan-favorite that took a page out of Bruce Wayne’s book makes his big return after a long absence.

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DC's Justice League including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman by artist Alex Ross
After Being MIA For a Few Years, One of DC's Best Teams Is Eyeing a Comeback

As DC Comics continues to go all in, one iconic creator confirms a fan-favorite team is about to return for the DCU’s ambitious new era.

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Comic book art: Batman leads the Justice League into battle.
5 DC Heroes Who Deserve the Spotlight ASAP (and 5 Who Need to Take a Break)

DC Comics has countless heroes deserving of praise, but more than a few need a step back while other, more obscure heroes bask in the limelight.

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