DC Universe

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== DC Universe ==

The DC Universe (DCU) is the fictional shared universe where most stories in American comic book titles published by DC Comics take place. Superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are from this universe, as well as teams such as the Justice League, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans.

History

The DC Universe was first introduced in the 1930s with the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1. This was followed by the introduction of other iconic characters such as Batman in Detective Comics #27 and Wonder Woman in All Star Comics #8. Over the decades, the DC Universe has expanded to include a vast array of characters, locations, and storylines.

Major Characters

• Superman: Also known as Clark Kent and Kal-El, Superman is an alien from the planet Krypton who possesses superhuman abilities.
• Batman: The alter ego of Bruce Wayne, Batman is a vigilante who fights crime in Gotham City.
• Wonder Woman: Also known as Diana Prince, Wonder Woman is an Amazonian princess with superhuman strength and combat skills.
• The Flash: Several characters have taken on the mantle of The Flash, including Barry Allen and Wally West, who possess super-speed abilities.
• Green Lantern: The title of Green Lantern has been held by various characters, including Hal Jordan and John Stewart, who wield power rings that grant them extraordinary abilities.

Teams and Organizations

• Justice League: A team of superheroes that includes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter.
• Suicide Squad: A team of incarcerated supervillains who undertake high-risk missions for the government in exchange for reduced sentences.
• Teen Titans: A group of young superheroes, including Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg.

Locations

• Metropolis: The city where Superman operates.
• Gotham City: The city where Batman fights crime.
• Themyscira: The island home of Wonder Woman and the Amazons.
• Central City: The home of The Flash.
• Oa: The home planet of the Green Lantern Corps.

Alternate Universes

The DC Universe also includes multiple alternate realities and parallel universes, collectively known as the Multiverse. Notable alternate universes include Earth-2, Earth-3, and Earth-X.

Media Adaptations

The DC Universe has been adapted into various forms of media, including television series, films, and video games. Notable adaptations include the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) film series, the Arrowverse television series, and animated series such as Justice League and Young Justice.

Related Pages

• DC Comics
• Superman
• Batman
• Wonder Woman
• Justice League
• Suicide Squad
• Teen Titans
• Multiverse (DC Comics)
• DC Extended Universe
• Arrowverse