DC Comics

DC comics stands as one of the largest and most renowned American comic book companies. Although DC comics was founded in 1934, (as National Allied Publications) DC comics became renowned in 1938 with the first appearance of Superman. They are now ultimately a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment with the merger in 1969. The initials “DC” are roots from the company’s early popular series, Detective Comics, which later became part of the company’s official name. Of course, this makes the “Comics” in DC comics redundant, but it still serves as an instant reminder to their legacy.

DC Comics still produce material and media (comic books, television series, video games, etc) featuring a great number of popular characters. This list includes internationally recognized icons, such as the likes of Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Green Arrow, the Flash, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, and the rest of the DC Universe (The home of DC’s peerless roster of super heroes).

With comics and graphic novels designed to appeal to a broad range of ages, the DC Universe delivers action, adventure and excitement each and every month. DC Comics is one of the largest and most diverse English language publishers of comic books in the world. First founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, the company that would one day become DC Comics virtually and single-handedly created the comic book. Then, in the spring of 1938, the first super hero story appeared in “Action Comics” #1, introducing the Man of Steel, Superman. Other soon-to-be icons would follow, including the caped crusader and crime fighting detective, Batman among many other established icons.

Today, DC Comics publish more than 80 titles a month and close to 1000 issues a year. DC is a multifaceted storyteller with creative properties spanning the range of graphic comics and stories. DC Comics has subsidiary venues which cater to more specific audiences. These are:

  • CMX brings some of Japan's superior and adored manga to American readers.

  • MAD Magazine, one of the best-known humor magazines in America.

  • Vertigo accommodates to a more adult, literary readership.

  • WildStorm offers a brave alternative to adventure comics.

  • Zuda Comics is DC's own original web imprint for webcomics.

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