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DC Comics
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| First reference: | Hiros |
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
- Hiro often makes references to super-heroes or comic books, some of them from DC Comics.
- Hiro rips up his copy of Action Comics, Issue #1, when Superman debuted his power of flight. (The Crane)
- 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 him 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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Hiro destroys a Superman comic in honor of his grandfather. -
