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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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6’4” | 1.93 m

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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Aquaman

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2016.00

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5’9” | 1.75 m

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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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6’1” | 1.85 m

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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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2019.00

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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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6’2” | 1.88 m

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Watchmen (2009)

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Ozymandias

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2009.00

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5’5” | 1.65 m

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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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2009.00

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5’3” | 1.60 m

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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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1992.00

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

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Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)

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2016.00

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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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Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)

Height comparison diagram of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) compared to related DC Comics characters

Catwoman, also known as Selina Kyle, is a fictional cat-burglar, antihero, and Batman’s love interest in The Dark Night Rises and the extended DC Comics universe. After a rough childhood, Selina was forced to learn a variety of skills to survive and aid her criminal endeavors.

Lacking any supernatural powers, she makes do with her talents as a gymnast, acrobat, and combatant. Her weapons of choice include the deadly bullwhip she keeps wrapped around her waist, and the claws in her suit, which are sharp enough to cut through glass.

Catwoman, portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992), has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Catwoman, also known as Selina Kyle, is a fictional cat-burglar, antihero, and Batman’s love interest in The Dark Night Rises and the extended DC Comics universe. After a rough childhood, Selina was forced to learn a variety of skills to survive and aid her criminal endeavors.

Catwoman, portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992), has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)

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Michelle Pfeiffer

First Appearance

Batman Returns (1992)

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Catwoman (Michelle Pfieffer) front, side, fighting, lounging

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Doctor Manhattan

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

Doctor Manhattan, also known as Jonathan Osterman, is a fictional nuclear physicist and pseudo-god in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. After an accident in a nuclear test chamber, Jon is disintegrated and then slowly reassembles himself, gaining power but losing his humanity.

His powers include the ability to reconstruct himself, endless energy, teleportation, telekinesis, phasing through solid objects, duplicating himself, and flight, among others. He can even manipulate time. He is more powerful than even fifth dimensional imps, making him one of the most powerful beings in the DC Comics universe.

Doctor Manhattan, portrayed by Billy Crudup in Watchmen (2009), has a typical height of 6’5” (1.96 m) although Crudup has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m). Doctor Manhattan's height can be transformed at anytime.

Set of illustrations of Doctor Manhattan in various poses measured with overall height

Doctor Manhattan, also known as Jonathan Osterman, is a fictional nuclear physicist and pseudo-god in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. After an accident in a nuclear test chamber, Jon is disintegrated and then slowly reassembles himself, gaining power but losing his humanity.

Doctor Manhattan, portrayed by Billy Crudup in Watchmen (2009), has a typical height of 6’5” (1.96 m) although Crudup has a height of 5’9” (1.75 m). Doctor Manhattan's height can be transformed at anytime.

Set of illustrations of Doctor Manhattan in various poses measured with overall height

Doctor Manhattan

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Actor

Billy Crudup

First Appearance

Watchmen (2009)

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Doctor Manhattan front, side, side (pointing), side (sitting)

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Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) with other related DC Comics characters

Wonder Woman, also known as Diana Prince in her civilian identity, is a fictional superhero and in the DC Comics universe. She is played by Lynda Carter in the 1976 television adaptation Wonder Woman. Unlike later adaptations, this show stayed truer to the original comics, with a costume inspired by the American flag and a more lighthearted, comedic approach.

The pilot followed the comics closely, including Diana joining the military, though as an officer instead of a nurse. Lynda Carter came back to the DC Comics Universe in 2016 when she played the United States President on the CW television show Supergirl.

Wonder Woman, portrayed by Lynda Carter in Wonder Woman (1975), has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Collection of drawings of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) measured with overall height

Wonder Woman, also known as Diana Prince in her civilian identity, is a fictional superhero and in the DC Comics universe. She is played by Lynda Carter in the 1976 television adaptation Wonder Woman. Unlike later adaptations, this show stayed truer to the original comics.

Wonder Woman, portrayed by Lynda Carter in Wonder Woman (1975), has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Collection of drawings of Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) measured with overall height

Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

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Lynda Carter

First Appearance

Wonder Woman (1975)

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Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) front, side, back, crouching, running, side (fighting)

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Wikipedia - Wonder Woman
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Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Nite Owl with other related DC Comics characters

Nite Owl II, also known as Daniel Dreiberg is a fictional vigilante in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. Having looked up to the first Nite Owl since early childhood, and having served as something of a sidekick to Nite Owl in his teenage years, Daniel became Nite Owl II after the original Nite Owl’s retirement.

Lacking superpowers, he uses a variety of owl-themed gadgets in his fights. Though he prefers not to begin with hand-to-hand combat, in a pinch he can hold his own. Much like batman, all of his gadgets are named after his signature animal.

Nite Owl, portrayed by Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009), has a height of 6’1" (1.85 m).

Collection of drawings of Nite Owl measured with overall height

Nite Owl II, also known as Daniel Dreiberg is a fictional vigilante in Watchmen and the extended DC Comics universe. Having looked up to the first Nite Owl since early childhood, and having served as something of a sidekick to Nite Owl in his teenage years, Daniel became Nite Owl II after.

Nite Owl, portrayed by Patrick Wilson in Watchmen (2009), has a height of 6’1" (1.85 m).

Collection of drawings of Nite Owl measured with overall height

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Patrick Wilson

First Appearance

Watchmen (2009)

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Nite Owl front, side, fighting

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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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