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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''.

==About==
==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.
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.
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==
===[[Graphic Novel:The Crane]]===
[[Hiro]] keeps a figurine and a poster of [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]] in [[Hiro's apartment|his apartment]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]]. While there, he rips up his copy of ''[[wikipedia:Action Comics|Action Comics]]'', Issue #1, when Superman, the first major comic book superhero, debuted his [[powers]] of super-strength, invulnerability and super-speed.

===[[Graphic Novel:Snapshots]]===
After escaping prison, [[D.L. Hawkins]] looks out from above the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the ''[[wikipedia:Batman|Batman]]'' comics, notably on the cover of #608 by [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Jim Lee]].

===[[Hiros]]===
[[Hiro]] sees [[Nathan]] [[flight|fly]] outside the [[Fly By Night Diner]]. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!"

===[[Better Halves]]===
When [[Micah]] asks [[D.L.]] how he escaped from prison, D.L. tells his son he has a [[secret]], "just like Superman".

===[[Homecoming]]===
===[[Homecoming]]===
[[D.L.]] and [[Micah]] reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and [[wikipedia:Robin (comics)|Robin]].
[[D.L.]] and [[Micah]] reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and [[wikipedia:Robin (comics)|Robin]].

===[[Six Months Ago]]===
Before [[Gabriel Gray]] became [[Sylar]], his appearance resembled Clark Kent. Additionally, [[Gray and Sons|Gray & Sons]] has a collection of crystals similar to the structures seen in ''Superman'' comics.

===[[Unexpected]]===
[[Dale]] compares her hearing to that of Superman.

===[[Graphic Novel:The Path of the Righteous]]===
[[Hana]] [[EDT|watches communications]] while standing above [[Las Vegas]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the ''[[wikipedia:Batman|Batman]]'' comics, notably on the cover of #608 by [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Jim Lee]].

===[[The Hard Part]]===
When [[Sylar]] prepares to meet [[Virginia Gray|his mother]], he wears his glasses and visits her as a normal watchmaker, looking very much like Clark Kent. 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.

===[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]===
[[Ando]] tells [[Hiro]] that his whole life he talked about his favorite stories of [[hero]]es he wanted to be, Superman being one of them.

=== [[Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 1]] ===
[[Ando]] compares himself to Clark Kent by saying that they both have public personas and are heroes.

===[[Truth and Consequences|Truth & Consequences]]===
[[Micah]] explains to [[Damon]] and [[Monica]] why [[St. Joan]] wears a disguise. When she understands, Monica exclaims, "That's why Clark Kent wears those glasses!"


===[[Graphic Novel:The Man with Too Much Brains]]===
===[[Graphic Novel:The Man with Too Much Brains]]===
During a talent show at [[Matt Neuenberg's high school]], a person from the audience calls Matt "[[wikipedia:Brainiac (comics)|Brainiac]]", a villain of Superman who has artificial [[enhanced memory|intelligence]] of advanced alien origin.
During a talent show at [[Matt Neuenberg's high school]], a person from the audience calls Matt "[[wikipedia:Brainiac (comics)|Brainiac]]", a villain of [[Superman]] who has artificial [[enhanced memory|intelligence]] of advanced alien origin.


===[[The Butterfly Effect]]===
===[[The Butterfly Effect]]===
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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
* In a [[Hiro's blog|blog]] [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/riding_in_style.php entry], [[Hiro]] says that [[Nathan Petrelli]] "is Clark Kent without the glasses. Instead of a cape, he wears pajamas when he [[flight|flies]]. Very cool." Hiro then signs his post, "Up, up and away".
* Hiro ends [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/post.php another blog entry] with "in brightest day, in blackest night", referring to [[wikipedia:Green_Lantern#Green_Lantern_oath|Green Lantern's oath]].
* Hiro ends [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/post.php another blog entry] with "in brightest day, in blackest night", referring to [[wikipedia:Green_Lantern#Green_Lantern_oath|Green Lantern's oath]].
* Hiro [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/practice_makes_perfect.php signs off], "Great hera," one of Wonder Woman's catchphrases.
* Hiro [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/11/practice_makes_perfect.php signs off], "Great hera," one of Wonder Woman's catchphrases.
* Excited about meeting other [[evolved humans]], Hiro [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/the_sword.php blogs], "Soon we will be the Justice League of America! Actually it would be Justice League International." However, because [[Isaac's apartment]] is in [[New York City]] and not in [[wikipedia:Happy Harbor|Happy Harbor, Rhode Island]] (the first location of the Justice League of America), or in Detroit, Michigan (the location of the League's main bunker), he settles on calling the group of evolved humans the [[wikipedia:Justice Society of America|Justice Society of America]], who kept a headquarters in New York.
* Excited about meeting other [[evolved humans]], Hiro [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/01/the_sword.php blogs], "Soon we will be the Justice League of America! Actually it would be Justice League International." However, because [[Isaac's apartment]] is in [[New York City]] and not in [[wikipedia:Happy Harbor|Happy Harbor, Rhode Island]] (the first location of the Justice League of America), or in Detroit, Michigan (the location of the League's main bunker), he settles on calling the group of evolved humans the [[wikipedia:Justice Society of America|Justice Society of America]], who kept a headquarters in New York.
* [[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 [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/02/my_father.php/ an entry] on [[Hiro's blog|his blog]].
* [[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 [http://blogs.nbcuni.com/hiro_blog/2007/02/my_father.php/ an entry] on [[Hiro's blog|his blog]].
* In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/05/who_am_i.php Hiro's Blog 1784.0] [[Hiro]] says, "To fly like [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]], to heal like Wolverine, to be strong like the Hulk. Who would have thought all my dreams would come true."


== Memorable Quotes ==
== Memorable Quotes ==
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* DC Comics released a [[Graphic Novel Collection|book]] of bound [[graphic novels]] (Issues 1 to 43) with art by [[Tim Sale]], and new covers by [[Jim Lee]] and [[Alex Ross]].
* DC Comics released a [[Graphic Novel Collection|book]] of bound [[graphic novels]] (Issues 1 to 43) with art by [[Tim Sale]], and new covers by [[Jim Lee]] and [[Alex Ross]].
* [[Sam]] (and [[Sam's Comics]]) is named after [[Wikipedia:Sam Loeb|Sam Loeb]], [[Jeph Loeb]]'s son, and the writer of ''Superman/Batman'', Issue #26, ''The Boys Are Back in Town''.
* [[Sam]] (and [[Sam's Comics]]) is named after [[Wikipedia:Sam Loeb|Sam Loeb]], [[Jeph Loeb]]'s son, and the writer of ''Superman/Batman'', Issue #26, ''The Boys Are Back in Town''.
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Superman and Spider-man in Hiro's apartment.JPG|Superman paraphernalia can be found in [[Hiro's apartment]].
Image:Action Comics Number 1.JPG|[[Hiro]] has a copy of ''Action Comics'', Issue #1.
Image:Action Comics Front Cover.JPG|Superman's debut is found in ''Action Comics'', Issue #1.
Image:Hiro's Action Comics crane.JPG|Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in [[family|honor]] of his grandfather.
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]]...
Image:Hana overlooks the city.JPG|...and [[Hana]] overlooks [[Las Vegas]]...
Image:Hana overlooks the city.JPG|...and [[Hana]] overlooks [[Las Vegas]]...
Image:Batman.JPG|...both echoing the cover of ''Batman'', #608.
Image:Batman.JPG|...both echoing the cover of ''Batman'', #608.
Image:Flybynight.jpg|Hiro thinks [[Nathan]] [[flight|flies]] like Superman.
Image:DLDoesntWearTights.jpg|D.L. thinks he and [[Micah]] are kind of like Batman and Robin &mdash; minus the tights.
Image:DLDoesntWearTights.jpg|D.L. thinks he and [[Micah]] are kind of like Batman and Robin &mdash; minus the tights.
Image:Gabriel Gray.jpg|Gabriel Gray resembles Clark Kent.
Image:Gray and sons crystal.jpg|A crystal at Gray & Sons is similar to the structures seen in ''Superman'' comics.
Image:Unidentified superman.jpg|An unidentified Superman in a London subway.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==See Also==
* For references to DC Comics's character Superman, see '''[[Superman]]'''.
==External Links==
==External Links==
[http://www.dccomics.com DC Comics] -- Official Website
[http://www.dccomics.com DC Comics] -- Official Website

Revision as of 19:35, 1 December 2008

DC Comics

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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

Homecoming

D.L. and Micah reference the partnership and tights-wearing aspects of Batman and Robin.

Graphic Novel:The Man with Too Much Brains

During a talent show at Matt Neuenberg's high school, a person from the audience calls Matt "Brainiac", a villain of Superman who has artificial intelligence of advanced alien origin.

The Butterfly Effect

Hiro tries to catch Daphne by pondering what Batman would do to catch Catwoman. Later, Ando asks Hiro if Batman would ever put Robin at risk for a trap.

Heroes Evolutions

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)


"Your whole life you talked about your favorite stories... Star Wars, Star Trek, Superman, Kensei... All the heroes you wanted to be."

- Ando (to Hiro) (How to Stop an Exploding Man)

Notes

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it. In particular, this section needs a list of Category:Graphic Novel Crew that have been employed by DC Comics.

Gallery

See Also

  • For references to DC Comics's character Superman, see Superman.

External Links

DC Comics -- Official Website


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