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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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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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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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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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Watchmen (2019)

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Looking Glass

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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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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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Wonder Woman (1975)

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Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

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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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Billy Crudup

First Appearance

Watchmen (2009)

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

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Batman (Christian Bale)

Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Batman (Christian Bale) with other related DC Comics characters

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional brooding vigilante in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Christian Bale in the 2008 The Dark Knight trilogy. Darker than any of its preceding adaptations, Christian Bale’s Batman is widely regarded as one of the best portrayals of the character in film.

As with its predecessors, billionaire Bruce Wayne uses technology such as the Batsuit to fight crime. In this version, however, Bruce Wayne has spent much of his life traveling the world to learn to fight crime, so he can prevent others from suffering the loss he has suffered.

Batman, portrayed by Christian Bale in Batman Begins (2005), has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of drawings of Batman (Christian Bale) measured with overall height

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional brooding vigilante in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Christian Bale in the 2008 The Dark Knight trilogy. Darker than any of its preceding adaptations, Christian Bale’s Batman is widely regarded as one of the best portrayals of the character.

Batman, portrayed by Christian Bale in Batman Begins (2005), has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of drawings of Batman (Christian Bale) measured with overall height

Batman (Christian Bale)

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Actor

Christian Bale

First Appearance

Batman Begins (2005)

Drawings include:
Batman (Christian Bale) front, side, fighting (side), fighting (front), flying (front), crouching

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Batman (Adam West)

Height comparison diagram of Batman (Adam West) compared to related DC Comics characters

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional vigilante and superhero in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Adam West in the 1960s television series and the 1966 film Batman. Lacking any innate superpowers, but with near-endless funds at his fingertips, Bruce Wayne uses technology to fight crime that has taken over his hometown of Gotham.

Every device has the prefix ‘bat’, from the Batcopter to the Batcave to the Batsuit to the Batmobile. This version primarily focuses on Batman and Robin, with little time spent on their businessmen alter-egos aside from an occasional plot device.

Batman, portrayed by Adam West in Batman (1966), has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Batman (Adam West) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Batman, also known as Bruce Wayne, is a fictional vigilante and superhero in the DC Comics universe. He is played by Adam West in the 1960s television series and the 1966 film Batman. Lacking any innate superpowers, but with near-endless funds at his fingertips, Bruce Wayne uses technology to fight.

Batman, portrayed by Adam West in Batman (1966), has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Series of elevation drawings of Batman (Adam West) in multiple poses and measured with overall height

Batman (Adam West)

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Adam West

First Appearance

Batman (1966)

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Batman (Adam West) front, side, fighting (blocking), fighting (punching), climbing (rope)

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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)

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

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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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6’4” | 1.93 m

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Actor

Christopher Reeve

First Appearance

Superman (1978)

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

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Wikipedia - Superman
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