Publisher

DC Comics

Description

DC Comics is one of the oldest comic book publishers in the world. Founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, the company became known as DC after Detective Comics, the series that introduced Batman. Now part of Warner Bros. Discovery and headquartered in Burbank, California, DC publishes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and other iconic characters.

The publisher produces monthly comics, graphic novels, and digital-first titles. Imprints include DC Black Label for mature creator-driven stories and Milestone Media. The retired Vertigo imprint launched Preacher, Y: The Last Man, and The Sandman.

Core titles include Action Comics, Detective Comics, Justice League, Teen Titans, and Suicide Squad. Notable graphic novels include Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, and The Sandman. Media adaptations include Batman: The Animated Series, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Wonder Woman.

Key creators include Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Neal Adams, Alan Moore, Frank Miller, Grant Morrison, and Geoff Johns.