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.
Batman and Robin: Year One #1 hits stores this week, exploring the dynamic duo's early days. Can Bruce Wayne handle fatherhood and crime-fighting? Will Dick Grayson survive Gotham's mean streets?
In Multiversus: Collision Detection #3, Metropolis becomes a battleground for heroes, villains, and a tipsy scientist's code gone wild. Is this the Head-ache Brainiac never saw coming?
In Catwoman #69, Selina Kyle must dig into her past to uncover who's behind a deadly manhunt. Can she survive long enough to expose the truth? Find out this Wednesday!
In Green Lantern #16, Hal, John, and Guy face a galaxy-wide battle and a raging red Mogo. Can they solve the Dark Star mystery before the Civil Corps burns everything?
Wonder Woman #14 hits stores this week, promising a turning point in Diana's war against the Sovereign. But as Steve takes drastic action, will it lead to his demise or Diana's rebirth?
Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #4 hits stores this week, featuring frozen badlands, ice zombies, and family secrets. Plus, Atlantis's king searches for a long-lost heir!
Check out the preview for Absolute Batman #1, where Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta strip the Dark Knight of his wealth and gadgets. Can Batman still save Gotham without his billions?