DC Comics is home to some of the greatest heroes and villains in print, ranging from Batman and Superman to Joker and Brainiac. During the 1980s, the comic book industry underwent something of a revolution, thanks to the work of a new generation of creators and turning points for key characters. The decade was an era rife with experimentation, character deconstruction, fresh ideas and massive events, All of which made it one of the most memorable periods in comics history. The 1980s produced too many brilliant comic book stories to count, though a few stand out from the rest for…
Author: Ashley Land
The world of comics is populated by many thousands of characters, whose stories have been explored in the industry’s nine-decade history. From pre-superhero pulp protagonists to modern-day icons, the genre has so many characters that anyone can find a hero to identify with. Although male characters have historically dominated the medium, There is a wealth of female heroes and villains Similar ones that have become iconic in their own right. Female characters often take a back seat to a list of male heroes like Batman, Superman, Wolverine and Spider-Man, but some of the greatest heroes and villains in print are…
The Justice League has stood as DC Comics’ flagship superhero team since its creation in 1960 by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. Through stories like The New Frontier, Tower of Babel And Darkseid WarThe team was Written in some of the greatest adventures in print. Although the team is best known for its god-level characters, it also houses several expert martial artists and warriors, whose skills in combat outshine even the likes of Superman. The Justice League has, through its sixty-year history, brought together a host of superheroes, from obscure Z-listers to legendary legacy heroes like Batman. Aside from power…
Since 1938, the world of DC Comics has been led by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s iconic superheroes Superman. But with any great superhero comes many great supervillains, especially for one as iconic as the Man of Steel. Superman made his epic debut in Action comics #1, and in the nearly nine decades since his creation, he has been the de facto face of superhero comics. Like any great comic book hero, the Man of Tomorrow has an equally brilliant rogues gallery to keep him on his toes. Superman’s best enemies represent inversions of himself, whether rivals Kryptonians With evil…
First established in 1960, The Justice League has been DC Comics’ flagship superhero team for decadesUnites the company’s greatest heroes, like Batman and Superman, under one banner. While many readers love to see the original original seven as the main members, the team has included a variety of heroes – and villains – from across the DCU. While some didn’t make great members and others were seen as perfect for the team, some heroes just never found the following they deserved. The membership of the Justice League has waxed and waned many times, With some runs focusing on obscure heroes…
In 1981, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell endeared themselves to generations of movie fans with their supernatural horror film, Supernatural. Evil DeadAnd The franchise has continued to terrify and excite fans in a variety of mediums, including several iconic comic book adventures. Ash’s war with the Deadites has since been taken to epic proportions, with his story reaching its best potential in the comics. Set in a remote cabin in the woods, the movie focuses on Ash Williams as he is forced to hack his way through his friends and loved ones when a dark force possesses them. The Army…
The western genre has been at the heart of American entertainment since the dawn of Hollywood and the comic book industry, with legends like Zorro, The Lone Ranger and The Man With No Name being created from it. In the comic book industry, the genre led to a series of brilliant titles, ranging from ongoing books from Marvel and DC to prestige miniseries and graphic novels. Western comics aren’t as popular as they once were, but they continue to provide readers with a stream of entertaining stories—that is, when there’s a good series for them to buy. Although Marvel and…
The world of DC Comics has long been defined by the never-ending war between good and evil. Over the company’s nine-decade existence, generations of creators have added a long list of villains to the universe. The villains ranged in power and motivation, from bumbling pranksters to the very embodiment of chaos and majesty. DC’s villains are often created to represent themes and fears relevant to their heroes, with each bad guy required to have an advantage over their heroic foe. While some characters have always been fairly campy and non-threatening, others have been defined by their ability to strike fear…
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger for 1939s Detective Comics #27, Batman has steadily grown into DC’s most successful hero, now dominating the sales charts. At any given time, the street-level antihero can be found in a variety of formats, from graphic novels and miniseries to ongoing titles. With nearly nine decades of history, Batman has been featured in some of the industry’s greatest adventures, With visionary creators like Dennis O’Neill, Neil Adams and more defining his modern myth. Although most of Batman’s iconic stories have been told in mini-series or multi-narrative arc format, he also has a long…
DC Comics Has been an industry leader in comic books since the 1930s, with key events like the creation of Superman serving as turning points in the history of the superhero genre. To keep its continuity fresh for new generations of readers, the company routinely pursued a series of reboots and relaunches, each of which aimed to simplify things. For better or worse, each of them was a success in their own right, typically – but not always – revitalizing sales figures, as readers flock to stores to see if the new direction is for them. DC’s reboot can be…