DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. since 1967. Popular characters published by the company include: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Cyborg and Supergirl. Popular DC Comics teams include Justice League, Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, Teen Titans, and Watchmen.
Former US Army Cavalry Officer and pulp writer Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson founded the precursor to the company we now know as DC Comics, National Allied Publications in autumn 1934. His first comic book, the tabloid-sized New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine #1 was cover dated February 1935 .
Detective Comics, a detective-themed anthology series, debuted with a March 1937 cover date, and would introduce Batman to the world with Detective Comics #27, cover-dated May 1939. The initials "D.C." in DC Comics come from the title Detective Comics.
The publisher would release its most important issue ever with Action Comics #1, cover-dated June 1938, and the comic book that introduced Superman to the world.
As a subsidiary of Warner Bros, the publisher's characters and teams have been the subject of numerous tv series, films, and games.
In Penguin #12, Oswald Cobblepot's grand schemes for Gotham go awry, leaving him trapped with Batman in a sinking Batmobile. Will the Penguin's final trick save his feathers?
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Trinity Special: World's Finest #1 hits stores this week! Can Wonder Woman's daughter survive Darkseid's terrifying math? Will the Super Sons ace their time-travel homework? Find out inside!
My Adventures with Superman #4 hits stores this week, as Lois, Jimmy, and the Kents face off against Task Force X and Team 7 to protect Amazo and Metropolis. Things are heating up!
Batman and Robin and Howard: Summer Breakdown #3 hits stores this week! Damian Wayne suspects his mom's up to no good, while Lex Luthor plots against Superman. Family drama meets superhero action!
Justice Society of America #11 hits stores this week. The Legionnaire's plans unfold, leaving the JSA's future hanging in the balance. What temporal troubles await our heroes?
Plastic Man No More #1 hits stores this week, stretching the limits of noir storytelling. Will Eel O'Brian's criminal past catch up with him, or will he bend the rules one last time?
Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #9 hits stores this week, featuring Shaggy and Scooby's sky-high encounter with Kite Man. Will our cowardly duo survive their loftiest adventure yet?
Poison Ivy #25 hits stores this week, featuring an oversized anthology of tales from Ivy's past, present, and future. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming in year three!