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First reference:	The Crane
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DC Comics is an American comic book line operated by Time Warner.

About

DC Comics is one of the largest and best known American comic book publishers. DC is responsible for some of pop culture's best known comic book super heroes, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and their teammates in the Justice League of America.

The initials "DC" were an abbreviation for the original name of "Detective Comics", but DC was later adapted to be the company's official name. DC comics was founded in 1934 by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson.

References

References In Heroes

• There is a figurine and a poster of Superman in Hiro's apartment in Tokyo, Japan. (The Crane)
• Hiro rips up his copy of Action Comics, Issue #1, when Superman, the first major comic book superhero, debuted his powers of super-strength, invulnerability and super-speed. (The Crane)
• After escaping prison, D.L. Hawkins looks out from above the Nevada State Penitentiary (Snapshots). Hana watches communications while standing above Las Vegas (The Path of the Righteous). These poses are reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the Batman comics, notably on the cover of #608 by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.
• Hiro sees Nathan fly outside the Fly By Night Diner. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!" (Hiros)
• When Micah asks D.L. how he escaped from prison, D.L. tells his son he has a secret, "just like Superman". (Better Halves)
• D.L. and Micah reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and Robin. (Homecoming)
• Before Gabriel Gray became Sylar, his appearance resembled Clark Kent. (Six Months Ago)
  • When Sylar prepares to meet his mother, he wears his glasses and visits her has a normal watchmaker. (The Hard Part) This refers to Clark Kent wearing and being a normal reporter. When Clark Kent takes off his glasses and reveals his costume, he becomes Superman. When Gabriel Gray takes off his glasses and reveals his true identity, he becomes Sylar.
    • It should also be noted that both Superman and Sylar begin with the letter "s".
• Gray & Sons has a collection of crystals similar to the structures seen in Superman comics. (Six Months Ago)
• Dale compares her hearing to that of Superman. (Unexpected)
• Significant homage is paid to Alan Moore's Watchmen:
  • The pending destruction of New York City is a shared theme.
    • Mr. Linderman's hope that the destruction of New York would bring people together (.07%) pays homage to the villain's plot in Watchmen.
  • Sylar and Dr. Manhattan: Before he becomes Dr. Manhattan, Jon Osterman is a watchmaker's son, just like Gabriel Gray.
    • Sylar says "That's okay, to just be a normal watchmaker" (The Hard Part). Chapter Four of Watchmen, which relates Dr. Manhattan's origin story, ends with the Albert Einstein quote, "The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking... The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker."

Other References

• Hiro references Batman and Bruce Wayne's butler when he says, "Maybe father can whip up a utility belt. Where's my Alfred when I need one?" in an entry on his blog.
• Hiro ends another blog entry with "in brightest day, in blackest night", referring to Green Lantern's oath.

Memorable Quotes

"Up, up and away!"

- Hiro (to Nathan) (Hiros)

"It's going to be you and me from here on out. Partners."

"You mean like Batman & Robin?"

"Yeah, like Batman & Robin. Only, I ain't wearing no tights."

- D.L., Micah (Homecoming)

Gallery

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  Superman paraphernalia can be found in Hiro's apartment.
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  Hiro has a copy of Action Comics, Issue #1.
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  Superman's debut is found in Action Comics, Issue #1.
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  Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in honor of his grandfather.
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  D.L. contemplates his freedom from atop the Nevada State Penitentiary...
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  ...and Hana overlooks Las Vegas...
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  ...both echoing the cover of Batman, #608.
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  Hiro thinks Nathan flies like Superman.
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  D.L. thinks he and Micah are kind of like Batman and Robin — minus the tights.

External Links

DC Comics -- Official Website