DC

Did you know?

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman — DC gave the world the very idea of the superhero. Here's the story behind the DC figures you're collecting.

• The birthplace of the superhero. Superman's 1938 debut in Action Comics #1 essentially invented the genre — the character that started it all.
• Named after a detective. "DC" comes from Detective Comics, the anthology that introduced Batman in 1939 (issue #27), created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
• A pioneer in Wonder Woman. Created in 1941, she's one of the oldest and most iconic superheroes — and the template for the modern action heroine.
• The film that redefined the genre. Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008) remains one of the most acclaimed superhero films ever made.
• Collection staples. DC's roster spans comics, film and animation — its figures are cornerstones of any serious collection.