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'''DC Comics''' is an American comic book line operated by ''Time Warner''. |
'''DC Comics''' is an American comic book line operated by ''Time Warner''. |
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==About== |
==About== |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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==References In ''Heroes''== |
==References In ''Heroes''== |
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* There is a figurine and a poster of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman Superman] in [[Hiro's apartment]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]]. (''[[The Crane]]'') |
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* [[Hiro]] rips up his copy of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Comics Action Comics]'', Issue #1, when Superman debuted his [[power]] of [[flight]]. (''[[The Crane]]'') |
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* After escaping prison, [[D.L. Hawkins]] looks out from above the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently |
* After escaping prison, [[D.L. Hawkins]] looks out from above the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman Batman]'' comics, notably on the cover of #608 by [[Jeph Loeb]] and Jim Lee. (''[[Snapshots]]'') |
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* Hiro sees [[Nathan]] fly outside the [[Fly By Night Diner]]. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!" (''[[Hiros]]'') |
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* Hiro sees [[Nathan]] [[flight|fly]] outside the [[Fly By Night Diner]]. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!" (''[[Hiros]]'') |
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* When [[Micah]] asks [[D.L.]] how he escaped from prison, D.L. tells his son he has a [[secret]], "just like Superman". (''[[Better Halves]]'') |
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* D.L. and Micah reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and Robin. (''[[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]]'') |
* D.L. and Micah reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_%28comics%29 Robin]. (''[[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]]'') |
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== Memorable Quotes == |
== Memorable Quotes == |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Image:Superman and Spider-man in Hiro's apartment.JPG|Superman paraphernalia can be found in [[Hiro's apartment]]. |
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Image:Action Comics Number 1.JPG|[[Hiro]] has a copy of ''Action Comics'', Issue #1. |
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Image:Hiro's Action Comics crane.JPG|Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in [[family|honor]] of his grandfather. |
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Image:Flybynight.jpg|Hiro thinks [[Nathan]] [[flight|flies]] like Superman. |
Image:Flybynight.jpg|Hiro thinks [[Nathan]] [[flight|flies]] like Superman. |
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Image:The contemplative hero.JPG|[[D.L.]] contemplates his freedom from atop the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]]. |
Image:The contemplative hero.JPG|[[D.L.]] contemplates his freedom from atop the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]]. |
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Image:Batman.JPG|D.L.'s prison break pose resembles the cover of ''Batman'', #608. |
Image:Batman.JPG|D.L.'s [[moral ambiguity|prison break]] pose resembles the cover of ''Batman'', #608. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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[http://www.dccomics.com Official DC Website] |
[http://www.dccomics.com Official DC Website] |
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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 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 debuted his power of flight. (The Crane)
- After escaping prison, D.L. Hawkins looks out from above the Nevada State Penitentiary, reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the Batman comics, notably on the cover of #608 by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. (Snapshots)
- 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)
Memorable Quotes
"Up, up and away!"
"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. -
Hiro has a copy of Action Comics, Issue #1. -
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. -
D.L.'s prison break pose resembles the cover of Batman, #608.
