Founded: 1935

DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created, including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. As a creative unit of Warner Bros./WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games and the DC Universe fan platform.

Home to the world’s greatest Super Heroes, DC’s publishing business is an important creative engine across the Studio and produces more than 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines every year, for fans of all ages. DC comic titles range from fan-favorites like “Batman: Detective Comics,” “Naomi” and “Mister Miracle,” to Young Adult stories such as New York Times best-sellers “Teen Titans: Raven” and “Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass.” DC Books for Young Readers is a critically acclaimed line of graphic novels specifically for kids ages 8-12, introducing new fans to DC’s timeless characters and creating space for original, diverse characters that reflect a new generation of readers.

DC is also well-known as the publisher of high-concept, original creator-driven content such as “Watchmen,” “Sandman,” “Preacher” and “Sweet Tooth,” as well as MAD Magazine, a bimonthly satire publication. DC is constantly innovating across genres, whether it is reimagining the horror comic through the Hill House line, or merging the superhero genre with science fiction or dystopian fantasy in titles like “Far Sector” or “Batman: Last Knight on Earth.” DC’s storytelling is award-winning, earning accolades from GLAAD, GLSEN, The Hetrick-Martin Institute, The Eisners and The Harvey Awards.

In close collaboration with Warner Bros. Television, there are more DC TV shows on the air than ever before. A total of 13 DC shows have aired during the 2019-2020 season. Live-action series include “Arrow” (The CW), “Batwoman” (The CW), “Black Lightning” (The CW), “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (The CW), “The Flash” (The CW), “Stargirl” (DC Universe/The CW), “Supergirl” (The CW), “Lucifer” (Netflix), “Krypton” (Syfy), “Watchmen” (HBO) and “Pennyworth” (Epix), “Doom Patrol” (DC Universe/HBO Max), and “Titans” (DC Universe). Animated series include “Teen Titans Go!” (Cartoon Network), “DC Super Hero Girls” (Cartoon Network) and “Harley Quinn”(DC Universe). DC’s storytelling will also be adapted for HBO Max, with “Green Lantern,” “DC’s Strange Adventures,” “Aquaman: King of Atlantis,” “DC Super Hero High,” “DMZ” and “Justice League Dark,” all in development for the streaming service.

DC’s film slate is enjoying some big wins in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, including “Aquaman” (2018), “Joker” (2019), “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” (2020), “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020), as well as the upcoming “The Batman” (2021), “The Suicide Squad” (2021), “DC Super Pets” (2022), “The Flash” (2022) and “Aquaman 2” (2022). Films in development at New Line Cinema include “Black Adam” (2021), “Shazam! 2” (2022) and “100 Bullets.”

DC, with game publisher and developer Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is home to the most successful superhero game franchise – “Batman: Arkham.” Other games based on DC characters include the “Injustice” franchise and “Batman: The Telltale Series.” DC’s characters also appear in mobile games, like “DC Legends” and “DC Super Hero Girls Blitz.”

As fans increasingly move to digital and interactive engagement, DC is likewise exploring ways to meet fans where they are, including a robust social media presence, digital first publishing initiatives and global fan activations. To learn more, visit DCComics.com.