With over 65,000 characters in the marvel universe, this is the most complete public listing in existence. Robin is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. He is the chief creative officer at dc comics, a position he has served in since 2010. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. May 12, 2014 10 gifts that comic book readers will love in 2019 by steve foxe december 5, 2019 12. Dc comics owns the rights to green arrow, flash, etc. He has been a professional comic book artist since 1981. It includes brandnew artwork of some of dcs most famous characters, as well as recalling famous storylines and battles. This wikipedia page will go over every major dc comics character that has become popular over the years. Working for comic book companies such as, noble comics, first comics, marvel comics, dc comics, dark horse and soleil. Black lightning was created a long time ago to pay homage to blacksploitation, and now, hes getting a tv show. Its parent company, dc entertainment, is a wholly owned subsidiary of time warner inc.
Her true identity is the kindhearted june moone, although she becomes evil when possessed by the enchantress entity. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally. Two books explain the rise of marvel and dc and the clash. Captain marvel is a dc comics superhero, originally published by fawcett comics. The precursor to marvel comics was founded in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher martin goodman. They then shared a kiss in the dark with neither seeing the other unmasked. It is notable as one of the largest as well as most popular comic book publishers today. The dc comics database is a wiki that anyone can edit, full of info on characters like superman, batman, the joker, catwoman, and the jla, comic books, and movies.
But i was disappointed that in some spots of the book, it references characters under other characters bios, but does not have that said characters bio. Captain marvel fawcett all items 3329 abominable snow monster of the north. Robot supremacy wiki is a fandom lifestyle community. Remember each sketch is up for auction for 3 days only. Jan 04, 2018 just as comicbook series cycle from inspired to tired, the dynamics between dc and marvel run good to bad and back, with noted periods of detente and creative crossovers to mine comicsevent. Most of this material takes place in a shared fictional universe, which also features teams such as the. Each wiki entry is the title of a comic book series. Drawing characters the justice machine, the badger, the punisher. Geoff johns is an american comic book and television writer, film and television producer. The raven saw an advertisement in a newspaper calling on the spider widow for aid and went to the address listed. Top 100 dc new 52 characters new creations only as it turns out, i enjoy a great number of new 52 character creations. A list of every character that can be found on the dc database. She has been a member of the forgotten villains, justice. Joe illidge was an intern at milestone media in the 90s and now helps edit a new diverse superhero universe with lion forge imprint catalyst prime.
A recent npd group study found that sales of superhero comic books accounted for less than 10% of all comic book and graphic novel sales in the u. Jan 16, 2018 black lightning was created a long time ago to pay homage to blacksploitation, and now, hes getting a tv show. The following is a list of individual characters from the dc universe or its multiverse. This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. Arrow and the flash veteran glen winter is going to direct the stargirl pilot, according to a report from production weekly. Presentation mode open print download current view. See more ideas about marvel art, marvel and marvel characters. Under each title will be the most recent publication dates if known, the status of the book, main characters, minor characters, creative team, and the storyline up to the last issue if you need a quick guideline for creating a new wiki page, please use this handy wikiskeleton. But i was disappointed that in some spots of the book, it references characters under other characters bio s, but does not have that said characters bio.
It produces material featuring numerous wellknown superhero characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman, and green arrow. Characters such as the western character jack wood that is featured were original characters not from comic strips unlike comic book magazine series before. Dc comics database is a wiki anyone can edit, full of characters like superman, batman, the joker, catwoman, and the jla, comic books, and movies. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city.
Aug 25, 2017 a new comicbook universe tries to fix that. Firefly garfield lynns is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Throughout the first half of the 1950s, the popularity of superhero comics dipped, though comic books featuring superman, batman, and. Catalyst prime is taking on the comicbook industrys. The dc comics encyclopedia, updated and expanded edition. Two books explain the rise of marvel and dc and the. Marvels the pull list free comics on marvel unlimited marvels pull list. Explore the marvel cinematic and comic universe including all characters, heroes, villains, teams, groups, weapons, items, and more. Its to leave some money behind to pay paypal fees and shipping. Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. Please use the character template for creating new entries. It was produced by hannabarbera and was based on the justice league of america jla and associated comic book characters published by dc comics.
Excludes incredibly new introductions and the return of vertigo. Apr 02, 2020 dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. His most notable work in different media has used the dc comics characters green. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Dc comics is an american comic book and related media company. Comic book characters keep running afoul of walt disney parodies. In order to capitalize on the growing popularity of comic booksespecially those starring superheroesgoodman created timely comics. One of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. List of television series based on dc comics publications.
May 17, 2018 one of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman. A abin, abraham lincoln, athena, arkillo, atomica, abra kadabra, ace, adam strange, alfred pennyworth, alice elizabeth kane, amanda waller, amazo, ambush. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Sep 29, 2008 it has a lot of dc characters i never knew of. Learn more about this hugely impactful dc comics character and check out his new cw. His most notable work in different media has used the dc comics characters green lantern, aquaman, the flash and superman. Dc comics superheroes dc comics characters marvel vs marvel dc comics comic book covers comic books make a comic book character bio deadpool funny jerry whitworth secret society of supervillains what others are saying. Initially portrayed as a criminal who utilized lighting effects to commit robberies, firefly was later reimagined as a sociopathic pyromaniac with an obsessive compulsion to start fires. Winter has been directing dc tv since smallville, and has helmed the. There were a total of 109 episodes preceded by two backdoor pilot episodes of the new scoobydoo movies. Beck and writer bill parker created the character in 1939. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. The enchantress is a magicwielding superhuman from dc comics, first appearing as a hero before becoming a neutral character.
From adam strange to zoom, this book is an az guide to your favorite dc comics heroes and villains. Sep 23, 2011 comic book history who is captain marvel. The battle lasted for days, but when the dust settled, both hero and villain were slain. The enchantress is a powerful but mentally unstable witch who has fought as hero and villain. Public domain characters who have appeared in comic books. Dwayne mcduffie was an african american comic book and animation writer best known as one of the founders of milestone media, an imprint of dc comics dedicated to promoting better stories and characterizations for minorities and for his contributions to justice league and justice league unlimited, the final installment of what dc comics fans refer to as the dcau. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, most notably superman. A abin, abraham lincoln, athena, arkillo, atomica, abra kadabra, ace, adam strange, alfred pennyworth, alice elizabeth kane, amanda waller, amazo, ambush bug, amethyst, andrew bennett, animal man. Vixen mari jiwe mccabe is a comic book character created by gerry conway and bob oksner and is a part of the dc universe. The two heroes became a crimefighting team and worked. The character colonel haley doesnt have an exact dc comics counterpart, but there are a couple characters the series could be drawing from, including lauren haley.
They are ordered, though prone to occasional shifting. List of films based on dc comics publications wikipedia. For example, in lois lanes bio it reference mister majestic. With marvel comics debuting a new ruthless team strikeforce this september and lobo making his liveaction debut wednesday with syfys krypton, were looking at.
With over 10,000 characters in the dc universe, this is the most complete listing in existence. Feb 28, 2020 today, based on a suggestion from reader rob h. Our project contains 112,392 articles and 4,302 images. Comic book characters keep running afoul of walt disney. Below is a list of television series based on properties of dc comics. Enchantress dc comics death battle fanon wiki fandom. Best marvel comics characters top ten list thetoptens. Just as comicbook series cycle from inspired to tired, the dynamics between dc and marvel run good to bad and back, with noted periods of detente and creative crossovers to mine comicsevent. Bill reinhold bill reinhold is a 1982 graduate of the american academy of art in downtown chicago. A comprehensive list of every character that can be found on the marvel database. We are the worlds largest dc comics encyclopedia that anyone can edit, hosted by wikia. I never heard of the guy, so i look under the m section, and he is not in there.
Dc is responsible for some of pop cultures best known comic book super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, the wonder twins, the flash. The top 10 comic book badasses of all time newsarama. Joe illidge was an intern at milestone media in the 90s and now helps edit a new diverse superhero universe with. Money goes straight to the book industry charitable foundation which has a fund which benefits comic book retailers struggling during this crisis. Because everyone needs a favorite list of characters. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. List of dc comics characters superhero wiki fandom. Dc comics produces material featuring a large number of wellknown characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman, the flash, green arrow, and others. Dc comics produces material featuring a large number of wellknown characters, including superman, batman, wonder woman, the flash, green arrow, and. Top 100 dc new 52 characters new creations only comic vine.
Batman dc comics oliver queen arrowverse barry allen arrowverse robin teen titans 2003 robin teen titans go. Heroes who inhabit the dc universe as opposed to the marvel universe or other comic book publishers. The raven followed them, rescued the girl, and helped her defeat the germans. When he arrived, he witnessed spider widow walk into an ambush by nazis. Featuring the likes of superman, batman, the joker and catwoman, this book profiles all of dc comics superheroes and supervillains. An orphan from africa, mari mccabe made herself a success as a fashion model and returned to africa to find that her uncle had entrusted her with a mystical artifact called the tantu totem, which gave her the ability to harness the power of animals.
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