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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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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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Aquaman

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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Bane

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2012.00

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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Batman (1966)

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Batman (Adam West)

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1966.00

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6’0” | 1.83 m

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Batman Begins (2005)

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Batman (Christian Bale)

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2005.00

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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Batman (1989)

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Batman (Michael Keaton)

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1989.00

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5’7” | 1.70 m

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Batman Returns (1992)

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Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)

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1992.00

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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Watchmen (2009)

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Doctor Manhattan

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2009.00

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5’6” | 1.68 m

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Suicide Squad (2016)

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Harley Quinn

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5’11” | 1.80 m

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Watchmen (2019)

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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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5’10” | 1.78 m

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Batman (1989)

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Joker (Jack Nicholson)

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5’8” | 1.73 m

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Joker (2019)

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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)

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5’5” | 1.65 m

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Watchmen (2019)

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Looking Glass

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6’1" | 1.85 m

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Watchmen (2009)

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Nite Owl

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Watchmen (2009)

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Ozymandias

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Watchmen (2009)

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Rorschach

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Shazam! (2019)

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Shazam

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5’8” | 1.73 m

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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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Watchmen (2009)

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The Comedian

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Batman Returns (1992)

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The Penguin

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)

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5’11” | 1.80 m

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Wonder Woman (1975)

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Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

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Shazam (Captain Marvel)

Scaled height comparison illustration of Shazam in relation to other DC Comics characters

Shazam, also known as William Joseph “Billy” Batson, is a fictional superhero in Shazam! and the extended DC Comics universe. Growing up an orphan, Billy’s life is suddenly turned upside down when a wizard grants him the power to transform from a gangly teen into a full grown superhero.

His powers include flight, super strength, superspeed, increased invulnerability, and the ability to control electricity. Though, as Shazam, he is physically an adult, he still has the decision making power of a teenager, which can result in more chaos than the original problem he was trying to fix.

Shazam, portrayed by Zachary Levi in Shazam! (2019), has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Set of illustrations of Shazam in various poses measured with overall height

Shazam, also known as William Joseph “Billy” Batson, is a fictional superhero in Shazam! and the extended DC Comics universe. Growing up an orphan, Billy’s life is suddenly turned upside down when a wizard grants him the power to transform from a gangly teen into a full grown superhero.

Shazam, portrayed by Zachary Levi in Shazam! (2019), has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Set of illustrations of Shazam in various poses measured with overall height

Shazam (Captain Marvel)

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Zachary Levi

First Appearance

Shazam! (2019)

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Shazam front, side, leaning, flying

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Superman (Christopher Reeve)

Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Superman (Christopher Reeve) with other related DC Comics characters

Superman, also known as Clark Kent or his Kryptonian name Kal-El, is a fictional superhero and Kryptonian in the DC Comics universe and particularly the 1978 movie Superman and the ensuing series, where he was played by Christopher Reeve.

As in the comics, Christopher Reeve’s portrayal of Superman has a slew of superpowers, including invincibility, heat vision, flight, super strength, invincibility, freeze breath, x-ray vision, and super hearing, as well as having a weakness to Kryptonite. In contrast to earlier versions, Christopher Reeve brought a gentleness and humanity to the character, who had previously been known mostly for his strength and honor.

Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Collection of drawings of Superman (Christopher Reeve) measured with overall height

Superman, also known as Clark Kent or his Kryptonian name Kal-El, is a fictional superhero and Kryptonian in the DC Comics universe and particularly the 1978 movie Superman and the ensuing series, where he was played by Christopher Reeve.

Superman, portrayed by Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), has a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Collection of drawings of Superman (Christopher Reeve) measured with overall height

Superman (Christopher Reeve)

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Christopher Reeve

First Appearance

Superman (1978)

Drawings include:
Superman (Christopher Reeve) front, side, running, flying (side), flying (front), flying (fighting)

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Joker (Jack Nicholson)

Series of drawings of the Joker, played by Jack Nicholson, in various postures with labeled height measurement

The Joker is played by Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film Batman. The story follows the crimes of mob enforcer Jack Napier, who creates a murderous alter ego known as The Joker. The Joker’s appearance resembles a dandyish clown figure who wears a purple suit and hat, has a chalk white face and a wide, painted on smile. His recognisable appearance is to mask Jack’s altered appearance, scarred from chemicals and botched plastic surgery. The Joker becomes the nemesis of superhero Batman after a string of brutal mass murders and an attempt to seize control of the city.

The Joker, as portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989), is 5 foot 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.

The Joker is played by Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film Batman. The story follows the crimes of Jack Napier, who creates the alter ego known as The Joker. The Joker’s appearance resembles a dandyish clown figure who wears a purple suit and hat, has a chalk white face and a wide, painted on smile.

The Joker, as portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989), is 5 foot 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.

Joker (Jack Nicholson)

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Jack Nicholson

First Appearance

Batman (1989)

Drawings include:
Joker (Jack Nicholson) standing elevation (front), dancing (front), greeting (front), taunting (front)

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Wikipedia - Batman (1989 film)
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Superman (Henry Cavill)

Height comparison diagram of Superman (Henry Cavill) compared to related DC Comics characters

Superman, also known as Clark Kent (adoptive name) or Kal-El (birth name), is a fictional Kryptonian superhero in the DC Comics universe. He was played by Henry Cavill in the 2013 film Man of Steel and the subsequent series. As in prior adaptations, Henry Cavill’s Superman has invincibility, heat vision, flight, super strength, invincibility, freeze breath, x-ray vision, super hearing, and a weakness to Kryptonite.

Whereas earlier versions focus on Superman as a human with superpowers, Man of Steel dives into Clark Kent’s Kryptonian past, with Zod, a friend of his birth father, as the main villain.

Superman, portrayed by Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013), has a height of 6’1" | 1.85 m.

Series of elevation drawings of Superman (Henry Cavill) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Superman, also known as Clark Kent (adoptive name) or Kal-El (birth name), is a fictional Kryptonian superhero in the DC Comics universe. He was played by Henry Cavill in the 2013 film Man of Steel and the subsequent series. Man of Steel dives into Clark Kent’s Kryptonian past.

Superman, portrayed by Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013), has a height of 6’1" | 1.85 m.

Series of elevation drawings of Superman (Henry Cavill) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Superman (Henry Cavill)

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Henry Cavill

First Appearance

Man of Steel (2013)

Drawings include:
Superman (Henry Cavill) front, side, crouching, flying (front), flying (side), flying (fighting)

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Wikipedia - Superman
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Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Sister Night with other related DC Comics characters

Sister Night, also known as Angela Abar, is a fictional vigilante in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. Born in Vietnam, she was orphaned after a bomb killed her parents, and grew up in Vietnam before falling in love with Doctor Manhattan and moving to Tulsa to become a police officer.

After a racially-motivated attack on forty police officers, all officers begin wearing masks, and Angela becomes Sister Night. Though she has no superpowers, she is armed with her police training, martial arts and acrobatics skills, and is an expert manipulator. Her grandfather is the original vigilante, Hooded Justice.

Sister Night, portrayed by Regina King in Watchmen (2019), has a height of 5’3” (1.60 m).

Collection of drawings of Sister Night measured with overall height

Sister Night, also known as Angela Abar, is a fictional vigilante in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. Born in Vietnam, she was orphaned after a bomb killed her parents, and grew up in Vietnam before falling in love with Doctor Manhattan and moving to Tulsa to become a police officer.

Sister Night, portrayed by Regina King in Watchmen (2019), has a height of 5’3” (1.60 m).

Collection of drawings of Sister Night measured with overall height

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Regina King

First Appearance

Watchmen (2019)

Drawings include:
Sister Night front, side, back, side (walking)

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