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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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Batman Begins (2005)

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Batman (Christian Bale)

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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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Watchmen (2009)

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Doctor Manhattan

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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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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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The Comedian

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Batman Returns (1992)

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The Penguin

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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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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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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)

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Sister Night front, side, back, side (walking)

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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)

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Superman (Christopher Reeve) front, side, running, flying (side), flying (front), flying (fighting)

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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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Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)

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

Harley Quinn, also known as Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, is a fictional antihero in Birds of Prey and the extended DC Comics universe. A brilliant psychologist, she turned to the dark side after falling in love with the Joker. When they broke up, her anger turned her somewhat good, and she joined the Suicide Squad, as well as helping the Birds of Prey.

She lacks any traditional superpowers, but can demonstrate increased immunity to chemicals. An extremely talented roller skater, she uses her wheels in both hand-to-hand combat and car or motorcycle chases. She also has a pet hyena and a love of breakfast sandwiches.

Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad (2016), has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Set of illustrations of Harley Quinn in various poses measured with overall height

Harley Quinn, also known as Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, is a fictional antihero in Birds of Prey and the extended DC Comics universe. A brilliant psychologist, she turned to the dark side after falling in love with the Joker. When they broke up, her anger turned her somewhat good.

Harley Quinn, portrayed by Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad (2016), has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Set of illustrations of Harley Quinn in various poses measured with overall height

Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)

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Margot Robbie

First Appearance

Suicide Squad (2016)

Drawings include:
Harley Quinn front, side, fighting, sitting (reading)

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