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DC Comics

Illustrated group of iconic DC Comics characters including Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman

DC Comics is an American comic book publisher which has been running in different forms, from 1934. DC stands for Detective Comics, which debuted with the story of Batman in 1939. DC comics feature stories that take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature superheroes including Batman, Superman, Catwoman, and Wonder Woman. Superman is one of the most famous comic book superheroes. He has extraordinary abilities; he can fly.

What was the first DC Comic?

The first DC comic was Superman and it was published in 1938. DC Comics had immense commercial success through Superman and it has become a highly loved character within the comic book industry ever since. The first comic book was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

What does DC Comics stand for?

DC Comics stands for Detective Comics, Inc. It was founded in 1934 in the United States by Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson. DC Comics is one of the largest as well as oldest American comic book companies and has created comics that take place within a fictional universe and involve heroic characters.

Who are the most popular characters in DC Comics?

The most popular characters in DC Comics include Superman, Batman, and the Joker. Other popular characters in DC Comics are The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn. Aquaman, Lois Lane, Shazam are other loved characters. These characters have a large fan following and are liked by audiences of all ages.

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Bane

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Batman (1966)

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Batman (Adam West)

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Batman Begins (2005)

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Batman (Christian Bale)

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Batman (1989)

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Batman (Michael Keaton)

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Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)

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Doctor Manhattan

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Harley Quinn

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Hooded Justice

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The Dark Knight (2008)

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Joker (Heath Ledger)

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Batman (1989)

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Joker (Jack Nicholson)

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Joker (2019)

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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)

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Looking Glass

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Nite Owl

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Ozymandias

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Rorschach

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Shazam! (2019)

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Shazam

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Watchmen (2009)

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Silk Spectre

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Watchmen (2019)

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Sister Night

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Superman (1978)

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Superman (Christopher Reeve)

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Man of Steel (2013)

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Superman (Henry Cavill)

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The Penguin

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Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)

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Batman (Michael Keaton)

Scaled height comparison illustration of Batman (Michael Keaton) in relation to other DC Comics characters

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional vigilante and reluctantly pure-hearted hero in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Michael Keaton in the 1989 movie Batman and its ensuing series. As with most Batman stories, Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered in a mugging outside a theater, but in this adaptation the murderer is the future Joker.

Using technology such as the Batmobile, and Batsuit, partnered with his own fighting skill, Bruce Wayne fights Gotham’s rampant crime, and inevitably finds the Joker his nemesis. In this version, he falls in love with Vicki Vale, who he rescues in the final battle with the Joker.

Batman, portrayed by Michael Keaton in Batman (1989), has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of illustrations of Batman (Michael Keaton) in various poses measured with overall height

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional vigilante and reluctantly pure-hearted hero in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Michael Keaton in the 1989 movie Batman and its ensuing series. As with most Batman stories, Bruce Wayne’s parents are murdered in a mugging outside a theater.

Batman, portrayed by Michael Keaton in Batman (1989), has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Set of illustrations of Batman (Michael Keaton) in various poses measured with overall height

Batman (Michael Keaton)

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Michael Keaton

First Appearance

Batman (1989)

Drawings include:
Batman (Michael Keaton) front, side, back, fighting (side), front (flying)

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Joker (Heath Ledger)

Illustrations of the Joker, played by Heath Ledger, in multiple poses with dimensions for overall height

Heath Ledger plays The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight. The Joker is considered a criminal mastermind with psychopathic tendencies. He is hired by the mob to kill the superhero Batman, so they can carry out their criminal work undisturbed. The Joker is a sadistic, brutal and murderous character, who seems to enjoy inflicting pain on others. He enjoys chaos. He is known for his clownlike makeup, which hide deep scars around his mouth- later revealed to be the result of a brutal attack when he was young.

The Joker, as portrayed by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008), is 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Heath Ledger plays The Joker in Christopher Nolan’s 2008 film The Dark Knight. The Joker is considered a criminal mastermind with psychopathic tendencies. He enjoys chaos. He is known for his clownlike makeup, which hide deep scars around his mouth—the result of a brutal youth.

The Joker, as portrayed by Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008), is 6 foot 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Joker (Heath Ledger)

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Heath Ledger

First Appearance

The Dark Knight (2008)

Drawings include:
Joker (Heath Ledger) standing elevation (front), side, shrugging (front), sitting (front)

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Height comparison diagram of The Comedian compared to related DC Comics characters

The Comedian, also known as Edward Morgan Blake, is a fictional vigilante and antihero in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. A friend of the Kennedys, Edward works for them as an assassin, and later becomes a government agent when vigilantes are forced to join the government or retire altogether.

As with most of the rest of the watchmen, he has no superpowers, but is trained in combat and a variety of guns and weapons. He is associated with the smiley face symbol, which is often shown as a button.

The Comedian, portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009), has a height of 6’1" (1.85 m).

Series of elevation drawings of The Comedian in multiple poses and measured with overall height

The Comedian, also known as Edward Morgan Blake, is a fictional vigilante and antihero in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. A friend of the Kennedys, Edward works for them as an assassin, and later becomes a government agent when vigilantes are forced to join the government or retire.

The Comedian, portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Watchmen (2009), has a height of 6’1" (1.85 m).

Series of elevation drawings of The Comedian in multiple poses and measured with overall height

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan

First Appearance

Watchmen (2009)

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The Comedian front, side

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Bane (Tom Hardy)

Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Bane (Tom Hardy) with other related DC Comics characters

Bane is a fictional villain in The Dark Night Rises and the extended DC Comics universe. Born in prison, Bane trained from infancy to become strong enough to escape the darkness once and for all. Raised without kindness, he shows no mercy to his enemies or his victims.

He has borderline superhuman strength, a brutal nature, and is skilled in a variety of fighting styles, though he can generally rely only on his strength to win a fight. He is best identified by the claw-like mask he wears over his nose and mouth, soothing the pain from his injuries and obscuring his voice.

Bane, portrayed by Tom Hardy in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Collection of drawings of Bane (Tom Hardy) measured with overall height

Bane is a fictional villain in The Dark Night Rises and the extended DC Comics universe. Born in prison, Bane trained from infancy to become strong enough to escape the darkness once and for all. Raised without kindness, he shows no mercy to his enemies or his victims.

Bane, portrayed by Tom Hardy in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m).

Collection of drawings of Bane (Tom Hardy) measured with overall height

Bane (Tom Hardy)

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Tom Hardy

First Appearance

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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Bane (Tom Hardy) front, side, fighting (front), fighting (side)

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The Penguin (Danny DeVito)

Height comparison diagram of The Penguin compared to related DC Comics characters

The Penguin, also known as Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, is a fictional villain and mobster in Batman Returns and the extended DC Comics universe. A rich mob boss, he fancies himself a gentleman even as he’s unafraid to get his hands dirty.

Having grown up rich but mocked for his disfigured nose, Oswald spent his entire youth waiting to exact his revenge. Though he has no superpowers naturally, his signature umbrella morphs into a variety of tools and weapons, including a gun, knives, and even a helicopter. His nickname comes from both his physical stature and the suits he’s so fond of wearing.

The Penguin, portrayed by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns (1992), has a height of 4’10” (1.47 m).

Series of elevation drawings of The Penguin in multiple poses and measured with overall height

The Penguin, also known as Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, is a fictional villain and mobster in Batman Returns and the extended DC Comics universe. A rich mob boss, he fancies himself a gentleman even as he’s unafraid to get his hands dirty. Having grown up rich but mocked for his disfigured nose.

The Penguin, portrayed by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns (1992), has a height of 4’10” (1.47 m).

Series of elevation drawings of The Penguin in multiple poses and measured with overall height

The Penguin (Danny DeVito)

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Danny DeVito

First Appearance

Batman Returns (1992)

Drawings include:
The Penguin front, side, front (formal), side (formal)

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Wikipedia - The Penguin 
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