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Now come on, come all to this tragic affair…wipe off that Aquaman-themed makeup, what’s in is despair. “The End.” has come for the DC Extended Universe, with the send-off to this expansive multimedia franchise coming in the form of the sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. A saga that encompassed everything from Wonder Woman strolling into No Man’s Land and comic accurate Starro to jars of urine and falling CGI babies is now finished. The Lost Kingdom doesn’t necessarily function as a finale to everything that came before it (no Dceu cameos or references to other movies), but some elements of the feature do feel extra humorous when considering this text as a Dceu send-off.

DC has retconned Themyscira's origins, revealing a darker history for Wonder Woman's home, impacting ongoing storylines. The revelation about Themyscira's origin deviates from previous canon surrounding Paradise Island. The ongoing conflict between Amazons and humans in the Amazons Attack storyline mirrors past events, potentially leading to the creation of a new Amazon territory born from fear and hate.

Warning: Potential spoilers for Amazons Attack #3!

DC has officially retconned the origins of Themyscira, bestowing Wonder Woman's home with a darker origin than previously known. This newfound revelation carries severe implications that could potentially impact the ongoing Wonder Woman and Amazons Attack storylines.

Amazons Attack #3 by Josie Campbell and Vasco Georgiev continues to follow Queen Nubia, Wonder Girl Yara, Faruka, and Mary Marvel as they fight to restore peaceful cohabitation between the Amazons and humans. Amid the ever-evolving situation, DC has taken a step back to shed light on a facet of Themyscira,...

The Titans have stepped up to fill the Justice League's shoes as DC Comics' primary superhero team, giving them a chance to shine individually and as a unit. The Titans face increased pressure and scrutiny as they take on global threats and try to live up to their mentors' expectations. The Titans, who were once sidekicks, have now earned their status as A-List heroes and are the ones responsible for protecting the world in the absence of the Justice League.

The Justice League have always been DC Comics’ primary superhero team. Even when the roster was missing icons like Superman, Wonder Woman, or Batman, the League itself still operated as the de facto first line of defense for Earth. However, with the Justice League disbanded, 2023 finally saw DC Comics give another team its long-overdue chance to fill the League’s shoes – and the Titans are living up to their newfound role.

Megaera, the Goddess of Vengeance, rises in Birds of Prey #4, posing a threat to Themyscira and the Amazons, as well as the DC Universe as a whole. The Birds of Prey fail in their mission to rescue Sin, leading to the awakening of Megaera and the threatened destruction of Themyscira. The Birds of Prey are now the last hope to avert an apocalyptic ending for Themyscira and potentially the entire DC Universe.

Warning: Spoilers for Birds of Prey #4!

The DC equivalent of Ragnarok just fell upon its universe, as Wonder Woman and the Amazons of Themyscira have inadvertently unleashed a vicious goddess intent on bringing destruction. In classic mythology, Megaera is the Goddess of Vengeance, and in the Birds of Prey series, she's forewarned as a bringer of an ancient apocalypse that will doom Themyscira.

Birds of Prey #4 by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire, and Clayton Cowles – finds Wonder...

Robin's special ability helps him deal with the insidious Black Mercy, something that Superman couldn't do. Damian and Jon save Trinity from the Black Mercy's grip by using Damian's negativity to disarm the plant. Robin's cynicism gives him an advantage against the Black Mercy, unlike Superman who fell victim to it due to his optimism.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Wonder Woman #4!Only Robin has a secret power that allows him to deal with something Superman never could. A glimpse into the future shows Damian Wayne and Jonathan Kent looking after Wonder Woman's daughter Trinity only for her to fall victim to the insidious Black Mercy. Fortunately, Robin's got a special ability that renders the evil plant inert.

In Wonder Woman #4's backup story, "World's Finest Part 2" by Tom King and Belen Ortega, Damian and Jon are in serious trouble when they discover Trinity has come into contact with the Black Mercy.

Hal Jordan's new Power Ring has unique abilities, including the capacity to project constructs in any color and emit radiation frequencies similar to Kryptonite. His new ring makes him one of the most distinct Green Lanterns, separating him from the rest of the pack in terms of versatility and making him a threat to heavy hitters like Superman and Wonder Woman. The new abilities showcased in the past year recontextualize Hal Jordan's place among DC's other heroes and elevate him back to A-List status.

Warning: Spoilers for DC Comics' ongoing Green Lantern series

Earth's members of the Green Lantern Corps have always been some of DC Comics’ most prominent heroes. From Alan Scott to Kyle Rayner, these Emerald Guardians are ever-present – with the Silver Age icon, Hal Jordan, oftentimes defining the mythos. Though he’s taken a back seat in recent years, 2023 put Hal Jordan back on the map...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stands firm among other Dceu sequels, offering more than just a face-off between heroes, addressing moral responsibilities of superheroes. The movie aged well over the years, with strong performances, rousing background score, and stylish cinematography. Despite its flaws and negative critical reception, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice deserved better reactions and had a relatively better audience score.

The DC Extended Universe has had a rocky journey among critics, beginning with the polarizing reactions to Man of Steel and the embarrassingly low Rotten Tomatoes score awarded to its sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Despite both of these movies faring much better among audiences, the Dceu did offer some promising, critically acclaimed projects only to follow them up with universally panned sequels. Following the footsteps of the failed DC sequel Wonder Woman 1984, the year 2023 bore witness to critical disasters like Shazam! Fury...

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Wonder Woman is part of DC Comics' Trinity, so she and her broader mythology are certain to be a big part of James Gunn's DC Universe cinematic reboot. So far, there isn't a Wonder Woman movie announced yet, though the Amazing Amazon is sure to have several movies and TV shows based around her.

Dark Knights of Steel, the collaborative work of Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri, has been nominated for the 2024 Excelsior Award, a prestigious recognition of excellence in graphic novels and manga. Fans have the chance to cast their votes and actively participate in supporting and honoring the creative brilliance of Dark Knights of Steel. Tom Taylor's nomination for the Excelsior Award is not surprising given his impressive track record of winning awards for his works, showcasing his exceptional storytelling prowess.

The excitement in the comic world is palpable as DC Comics writer Tom Taylor's Dark Knights of Steel comic series receives a well-deserved nomination for the prestigious 2024 Excelsior Award. Fans are now encouraged to actively engage in this celebration by casting their votes, an opportunity to support and honor the creative brilliance that Taylor has brought to the DC universe through this transformative comic series.

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Plastic Man, often underrated, is actually one of the Justice League's most powerful members. Plastic Man's super elasticity allows him to disable even speedster heroes like The Flash. Justice League members underestimate Plastic Man's abilities, but his power and potential danger have been acknowledged by Wonder Woman and Batman.

The A-List members of the Justice League like Wonder Woman and Superman are among the most absurdly powerful characters in the DC Universe. However, the Z-Lister Plastic Man does not get the credit he deserves as one of the League's most powerful members.

While he isn't nearly as famous as the most popular Justice Leaguers, Plastic Man is still incredibly dangerous. He is such a major threat that even Wonder Woman remarks on it in Injustice Gods Among Us: Year Four Annual #1 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Sergio Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, Rex Lokus, and Wes Abbott.

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After his son is arrested as a dissident,...

DC movies have often had perfectly cast actors who don't get the recognition they deserve. Flawless casting choices can slip through the cracks or be overshadowed by other actors. Paul Reubens' appearance in Batman Returns as Tucker Cobblepot is a chilling portrayal of a high-society monster, setting the stage for Danny DeVito's Penguin. Many actors have brought iconic DC characters to life, such as Jackie Earle Haley's ruthless Rorschach in Watchmen, and Jim Carrey's wacky Riddler in Batman Forever.

Many DC movie castings have been perfect without getting the true recognition they deserve. Casting is an important facet to every movie and TV series, but for movies based upon characters in DC Comics, casting is often an especially meticulous process, as some figures have decades of history and mythology behind them. With such strong attention to detail paid to their casting, many DC movies have created timelessly...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #4!

Batgirl Cassandra Cain shows Batman how to properly defeat Wonder Woman by overwhelming her with speed and gadgets. Batman's previous methods against Wonder Woman, such as trickery and avoidance, have never worked due to her power set. Even Batman struggles to take down Wonder Woman, but Cassandra's approach of outsmarting and overwhelming her from a distance proves effective.

While Batman has won more times than not against Wonder Woman, the methods he's used have never been ideal plans for such a strong figher. Now, one Bat-Family member has taken on Wonder Woman with the perfect plan. Batgirl Cassamdra Cain has finally shown Batman how it should be done.

As of Birds of Prey #4 by Kelly Thompson and Leonardo Romero, the Birds are on the island of Themyscira to rescue Dinah's sister Sin from an evil being that wants to take over her body.

Batman's contingency plans for the Justice League can be repurposed and used against other members of the Crime Syndicate. Lex Luthor proves to be more imaginative than Batman by repurposing a lightning rod to potentially take down an evil version of Shazam. While the plan doesn't work on Alexander Luthor, it could work on Shazam, showing that sometimes a plan designed for one person will be effective against another.

Batman always has a plan to take down his opponent, but, because he has so many different weapons and artifacts at his disposal, sometimes he finds himself with a contingency plan that works on a Justice League hero it was never designed for. This was the case when Lex Luthor discovered a plan to take down the Flash and could very easily take down Shazam as well.

When the Crime Syndicate takes over the planet and banishes the Justice League in...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #7!

Birds of Prey #7 will introduce a new mission and a new team for Black Canary, with potential inclusion of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. Someone has been conspiring against the Birds of Prey, and Dinah needs to assemble a new team to investigate. Bringing Barbara Gordon back to the Birds will help them figure out who's been plotting against them and is a major win for fans of the team.

The Birds of Prey are getting a brand-new line-up, and it will likely include original founder Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. This iconic DC team was first put together by Batgirl, Huntress, and Black Canary, but Dinah has lately been using the team to help save her sister Sin. When a new mission arises in 2024, Black Canary will need a new team to face it — and possibly Babs herself.

Once the Birds of Prey are...

In one dark timeline, Superman and Wonder Woman's marriage is toxic as they loathe each other. Their union was a marriage in name only as they tried to end a war, but their differences were too great. Despite their natural chemistry, Superman and Wonder Woman are fundamentally opposed and would make a toxic couple.

Thanks to their longstanding friendship and natural chemistry in the main timeline, Superman and Wonder Woman are one of DC’s most iconic alternate-universe pairings. Time and again, fans have seen Clark and Diana paired off in other universes, often leading to a happy ending for the duo. But in one dark timeline, Superman and Wonder Woman aren’t the DC Universe’s greatest hero couple – they’re by far its most toxic.

Justice League Beyond 2.0 #21 by Christos N. Gage, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Saida Temofonte explains what happened to the DC Animated Universe...

Even before the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Dceu’s aspirations of building a cohesive, interconnected universe had come to an abrupt end with the prospect of a big-scale reboot spanning through upcoming live-action and animated ventures. For fans who grew up in the late 1990s, when DC’s diversified animated ventures dominated the pop culture scene, or even earlier than that, when in printed comics DC exemplified absolute dominance in sheer variety and quality of titles, it was inconceivable that its first attempt at live-action world-building would meet a disastrous end—let alone not even come close to replicating the success of the aforementioned mediums. However, even amidst the haphazard, clueless continuity problems, poor reception, and mismanagement, there were silver linings in the form of some iconic moments scattered across sixteen movies and a TV series, which fans will surely remember in years to come. As we bid farewell to Dceu,...

Three years after its pandemic-era release, Wonder Woman 1984 is getting new life with some fans watching it during the holiday season.

Arriving on Christmas Day in 2020, Wonder Woman 1984 was released both in theaters and on Max (then HBO Max). The sequel's release date and its acknowledgment of Christmas in the film had the cast and crew thinking of it as a Christmas movie. A recent post on X from a fan celebrated the three-year anniversary of Wonder Woman 1984, adding, "Happy Anniversary and Merry Christmas [Patty Jenkins], [Gal Gadot], [Kristoffer Polaha], [Connie Nielsen], [Robin Wright], [Pedro Pascal], [Kristen Wiig], [Chris Pine] and to the rest of the cast and crew! Thank you for this Christmas classic!" In response, director Patty Jenkins expressed her joy over the movie's association with the holiday season.

Related How Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman Almost Rescued the Dceu Looking back, the Dceu struggled in many aspects,...

2024 will be a crucial year for the Dcu, with the opportunity to announce new projects and fulfill fan wishes. Fans are eagerly awaiting announcements of more Elseworlds projects, including standalone films and spin-offs, as well as more projects that will make up the Dcu's Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. Casting choices for iconic characters like Damian Wayne/Robin, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and other major Dcu heroes are highly anticipated in 2024.

2024 will prove to be a massive year for the Dcu, with the franchise having the opportunity to make a lengthy fan wishlist come true. In October 2022, it was confirmed that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom would be the final chronological Dceu movie in order. This marked the end of the franchise that began with 2013's Man of Steel and would usher in a new shared universe based on DC characters led by James Gunn and Peter Safran. This franchise -...

Wonder Woman's best quote emphasizes the importance of diplomacy, showcasing her commitment to conflict resolution through words and compassion rather than physical force. Diana's ability to navigate complex challenges with a focus on dialogue, compassion, and conflict resolution positions her as DC's preeminent leader. Tom King's ongoing Wonder Woman series captures the essence of Diana, depicting her as both a warrior and a hero dedicated to fostering peace—an ethos in line with Gail Simone's timeless characterization.

From the brilliant mind of Gail Simone, Wonder Woman's best quote serves as a powerful testament to why Diana Prince is unequivocally the most crucial leader in the DC Universe. Within the confines of this beautifully crafted quote, Simone skillfully unveils the distinctive quality that sets Diana apart from other heroes, showcasing how this particular attribute has evolved into a defining characteristic of the Amazon princess.

“We have a saying,...

DC's Ape-ril Special, featuring a monkey-themed twist on Crisis on Infinite Earths cover, excites fans and prompts speculation about further integration of the iconic narrative. Bernard Chang's variant cover showcases Monkey Prince cradling a banana peel, paying whimsical homage to the original cover's Superman and fallen Supergirl. The Ape-ril Special offers a unique departure from the norm, introducing the all-ape superhero team, the Jungle League, in an unforgettable, one-off story that may contain other thematic and narrative elements tied to Crisis on Infinite Earths.

DC's iconic Crisis on Infinite Earths cover, featuring Superman and Supergirl, undergoes a humorous transformation in an official art release that teases a monkey-themed twist for an upcoming comic. Scheduled for a March release, the special has stirred excitement among fans, who are speculating eagerly about whether this amusing homage to Crisis on Infinite Earths indicates a more extensive integration of the iconic narrative into...

2023 will go down as the year that the superhero movie bubble finally popped. Dating back to Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" in 2002, Hollywood has been chasing the comic book movie dragon and, particularly since 2008 when the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched with "Iron Man," these movies have been the meat and potatoes of the box office. But this year's only outright successful live-action superhero film was "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" ($845 million worldwide). That narrative is not going to change with the release of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," sad to say.

The final entry in the Dceu, which launched in 2013 with Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel," was the big holiday release this year heading into the Christmas weekend. While the original "Aquaman" was the highest-grossing DC movie in history (making $1.15 billion worldwide in 2018), the sequel is not going to repeat that success. Director James Wan's follow-up did debut...

Those who’ve never been exposed to the joys of Hong Kong action cinema would be pardoned for thinking that Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh only blitzed onto the scene opposite Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond, but Yeoh was a star long before Hollywood ever heard of her, evident in her starring in a film featuring Hong Kong’s very own Wonder Woman! And no, it’s not that Wonder Woman. The film in question is Johnnie To’s The Heroic Trio, and, just like any superhero movie from Asia, it’s properly insane. The ‘Wonder Woman’ in question is actually played by Anita Miu, where Yeoh instead plays the Invisible Woman. And no, we don’t mean that Invisible Woman either. Rounding out the cast is Maggie Cheung who plays the Thief Catcher, a Batman analogue. Only this one, like Snyder’s, is very questionably fond of her guns.

The Fast & Furious franchise benefits from the DC Extended Universe's failure and reboot, with many DC actors joining Fast X. Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson's returns to Fast X signal their transition away from the uncertain future of the Dceu. Jason Momoa's troubles with Aquaman led to his role as the final villain in the Fast Saga, a benefit for the franchise amid the Dceu's struggles.

The events of Fast X prove the Fast & Furious franchise is a huge winner of the DC Extended Universe's failure and forthcoming reboot. The Fast & Furious movies have always had plenty of star power with links to other franchises, but the connections between Fast X and the Dceu took it to the next level. This is because there were 10 DC actors in Fast X, most of whom were from the most recent iteration of Warner Bros. cinematic universe for DC Comics characters.

In Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22, Superman uses his freeze breath power to temporarily incapacitate Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is difficult to defeat, as she has near-Superman level strength, but none of his obvious weaknesses. Superman's freezing breath is shown to be an effective way to immobilize and contain Wonder Woman, though only for so long.

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22!

Wonder Woman is one of the most dangerous people in the Justice League, exhibiting few – if any – weaknesses. Unlike characters like Superman, who have predefined vulnerabilities, Diana is nearly unstoppable, which is why Batman has struggled to bring her down in the past. However, Superman revealed that he has one power that can instantly take Diana out of a fight, at least for a short duration.

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22 – by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Steve Wands – finds Batman and Superman trapped in DC's Kingdom Come alternate reality,...

"Justice League Unlimited" is a pinnacle of superhero cartoons. Had its airing not intersected with my childhood, my fascination with comics probably wouldn't have blossomed the way it did.

The terrific final product wasn't a sign of the creators always working under ideal conditions, however. In the 2000s, Warner Bros. was quite particular about letting DC Comics characters appear in more than one show at a time, apparently out of concern that audiences would be confused by multiple versions of the same character -- hence the infamous "Bat-Embargo." 2004, the year that "Justice League Unlimited" began, also saw the premiere of "The Batman," a solo cartoon about, well, Batman, but set in a different continuity. Batman's villains and supporting cast were therefore off-limits to the "Justice League" team.

Gotham City wasn't the only corner of the DC Universe hit by this embargo. Aquaman and his associated characters were also made verboten...

Warning: Spoilers for Titans: Beast World #2 ahead!

The Justice League has fallen to Garro's spores, leaving the Titans to take control in DC's new era. Amanda Waller refuses to acknowledge the shifting generational tides and tries to maintain old power structures. The Titans must show that they have surpassed their mentors and take charge in the Beast World event.

With Beast Boy now the mindless "Garro the Conqueror," the Titans find themselves locked in the conflict of a lifetime. But the fight isn't between the Titans and Beast Boy; rather, it's a struggle for control of DC's new era, as the Justice League falls to Garro's beast spores — and falls from prominence in the DC Universe.

Although the assault by the Necrostar has been successfully halted, Titans: Beast World #2 by Tom Taylor and Ivan Reis shows the true cost of the conflict as Garro and his spores wreak havoc among the heroes of Earth,...

"Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom" is experiencing a struggling box office performance, matching a franchise low. The muted financial performance aligns with early audience reactions, earning a low CinemaScore of "B". The marketing campaign for the sequel may have alienated broader audiences, and the promise of a Dcu reboot may have deterred fans from seeing the film.

The final Dceu movie, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom has equaled a franchise low point that explains why its box office performance is struggling so much. The belated sequel to James Wan's 2018 billion dollar blockbuster closes out the original Dceu movie timeline with James Gunn and Peter Safran's Dcu reboot set to kick off in 2024. And despite the opportunity for Dceu fans to celebrate the series' swansong, it seems precious few of the original audience are actually returning to cinemas for the sequel.

According to market research firm CinemaScore, that muted...

DC's Elseworlds imprint is making a comeback, presenting the opportunity to revisit the concept of Superman's Green Lantern son from Superman: Distant Fires. The story of Superman: Distant Fires was set in a post-apocalyptic world, and featured Superman and Wonder Woman becoming romantically involved, resulting in a son named Bruce. Fans have been waiting for a follow-up to Superman: Distant Fires for 25 years; the new Elseworlds series presents the ideal opportunity to explore the development of Bruce Kent as a Green Lantern.

With the return of DC's Elseworlds imprint, the company has the perfect opportunity to return to one of its most exciting unexplored concepts: Superman's Green Lantern son from Superman: Distant Fires. With the Superman Family expanding in recent years, DC could bring the character into its main continuity; alternatively, it could return to the world of Distant Fires for a sequel, following up on the one-shot's dramatic conclusion.

The Amazons are in trouble as they are banned from American soil and targeted by Peacemaker. Peacemaker may not seem like a major threat to the Amazons, but with the backing of Amanda Waller and new anti-Amazon weaponry, he becomes more dangerous. Wonder Woman and the Amazons must fight to protect themselves and their sisters from Peacemaker's deadly intentions.

A surprising villain is about to make the lives of Wonder Woman and her Amazon sisters very complicated. Thanks to the event of one rogue Amazon, the warrior race is banned from American soil. But as a cache of Amazons fight to clear their names they wind up in the crosshairs of the trigger-happy Peacemaker!

The new year is nearly here and solicitations are showing the kind of trouble heading towards the DC Universe's heroes. A preview for Amazons Attack #5 by Josie Campbell and Vasco Georgiev reveals that Queen Nubia...

Gal Gadot‘s portrayal of Wonder Woman made her the leading lady of the Dceu, but she faced some stiff competition to book the part.

The actress joined the DC Comics franchise alongside Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill and was lauded as one of the brightest lights for her portrayal of Diana Prince in 2016′s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Since then, Gal has reprised the role in several projects, including two solo movies. There have been ongoing questions about her future in the franchise.

She’s synonymous with the character, but Gal had to audition for it alongside several other stars.

In fact, we can say for a fact that she faced off against at least three actresses to land the part. Of them, two opened up about their experience auditioning. One of them even explained why they knew that they “never” had a chance to land it.

Shazam's greatest weakness is mind control, which turns him into a living weapon with no one to stop him. This weakness harms others more than Shazam himself, as he is physically invulnerable. If a villain gains control of Shazam, he becomes the deadliest member of the Justice League.

As the World’s Mightiest Mortal, Shazam has always been one of the heaviest hitters on the Justice League. But unlike peers like Superman or even Martian Manhunter, Billy Batson hasn’t really had a consistently direct weakness — like Kryptonite or fire. But just because it’s not as noticeable doesn’t mean it’s not still present, and Shazam’s greatest weakness is more of a threat to his teammates than it is to Billy himself.

Justice League Beyond 2.0 #13 by Christos Gage, Iban Coello, Ulises Arreola, and Saida Temofonte pits the futuristic heroes of the DC Animated Universe against their alien A.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for recent issue of the Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern ongoing series

The Justice League's staple members are experiencing massive power shifts, putting them on a more even playing field with Superman. The Flash can access reality from every angle and potentially break the natural laws of the universe. Batman's upgrades include a superpowered cyborg hand and defeating an android enemy even Superman couldn't defeat.

As the World’s Greatest Super-heroes, the Justice League are far and away some of the most powerful characters in the DC Universe. With juggernauts like Superman and Wonder Woman filling their ranks, it’s no wonder that they’re considered Earth’s primary super team. But with many of its staple members undergoing massive status quo shifts, it seems that the hierarchy of power within the Justice League is about to change.

Since the Dawn of DC began,...

In December 2018, Aquaman arrived with the amount of fanfare appropriate for the moment. It was the height of comic book culture, and one of its reigning kings, Jason Momoa, arrived at the movie’s blue carpet premiere with a golden trident. Full to the brim with bluster, he performed a ceremonial dance with members of the Maori community while wife Lisa Bonet and the couple’s kids stood in the wings. Stars Nicole Kidman and Amber Heard brought the glam and the shouts from photographers. After a raucous screening, the festivities then moved from the Chinese Theatre to the poolside afterparty at the Roosevelt Hotel.

The film would ultimately top $1 billion and stood as part of a zenith for comic book movies, in a year that included Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Five years later, things are much different. The sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,...

Wonder Woman #7 features Diana's controversial '90s biker outfit as a variant cover, leaving fans questioning if it will appear in the comic's storyline. The revival of Wonder Woman's biker outfit sparks discussions about its historical significance and potential impact on the character's modern storyline. The biker look is better suited for Wonder Girl Donna Troy, as it aligns better with her personal style.

Diana Prince's controversial biker costume returns in an official variant cover for the widely anticipated Wonder Woman #7. The revival of this outfit has sent ripples through the fanbase, triggering speculation and discussions about the costume's role in the upcoming comic. Enthusiasts are left pondering whether this bold '90s look will play a pivotal part in the storyline or remain in the realm of variant covers.

Wonder Woman's criticized '90s biker outfit has made a return in Tom King and Guillem March's Wonder Woman...

Wonder Woman faces a new threat from the secret king of America, the Sovereign, who is turning the public against her. Amanda Waller plans to assemble a team of Wonder Woman's greatest villains to take her down, including Doctor Psycho, a powerful psychic with misogynistic beliefs. Wonder Woman may be able to defeat Doctor Psycho in a one-on-one battle, but his mental attacks combined with the other villains may prove to be a challenge for her.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Wonder Woman #4!An unexpected Wonder Woman antagonist is finally being treated like the genuine threat he is. After recent events have made the Amazons public enemy number one, the powers that be are about to handle the situation using Diana's rogues, including one that even Amanda Waller finds a bit disconcerting.

In Wonder Woman #4 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere, the intense paranoia surrounding the Amazons is only increasing as...

The final chapter of the Dceu is coming to a close with “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” opening in theaters this holiday weekend.

At one point Michael Keaton shot a cameo scene for the movie, and then Ben Affleck shot a scene as well that even “Aquaman” headliner Jason Momoa posted on his social media back in July 2022.

“Reunited bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright. busted on set all great things coming Aquaman 2 all my aloha j”

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Earlier this year, Momoa was asked at the TheWrap’s Sundance Studio what it was like filming scenes with Keaton’s Batman.

“I shot with a couple different Batmans, but you just don’t know what’s going on and we’ll see what the end product is,” Momoa said.

Legendary artist Bruno Redondo delights fans with a detailed and humorous Justice League holiday card, creating a festive keepsake. The DC holiday card, featuring beloved heroes and anti-heroes, receives overwhelming positive reception from fans. Redondo's holiday masterpiece showcases warmth, camaraderie, and playful chaos, with intricate details that captivate fans.

Legendary artist Bruno Redondo has gifted fans a festive masterpiece by bringing together the Justice League for DC's official holiday card. The scene, both wholesome and hilarious, is captured with stunning detail, ensuring this holiday card won't just be discarded with the wrapping paper on Christmas morning but will be treasured as a keepsake.

Bruno Redondo recently unveiled this year's DC holiday card on X (formerly known as Twitter), and the reception from the fandom has been overwhelmingly positive. The card, adorned with the bold proclamation "Happy Holidays From Your Friends At DC!" has already garnered thousands of likes, comments, and reblogs.

The Dceu (the DC Extended Universe) is coming to an end this week with “Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom” (read our review). From there, it’s being rebooted as the Dcu by DC Studios and its co-ceo filmmakers James Gunn and Peter Safran. From what we can all glean, about 95% of the old era—the Zack Snyder age of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, and Jason Momoa as Aquaman is being scrapped, and it seems Gunn has elected to keep elements of his “The Suicide Squad” like Peacemaker (John Cena) and Amanda Waller (Viola Davis).

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Red Tornado was driven to understand the Christmas spirit in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The robotic Justice League member struggled to prove his humanity to those he protected. Batman taught Red Tornado about being selfless during the Christmas holiday.

The Caped Crusader helped teach Red Tornado an important holiday lesson. As one of DC Comics' most trained and well-disciplined heroes, Batman is no stranger to the idea of mentorship. Batman taught his various Robin sidekicks the ways of crime-fighting which helped them mature into independent heroes. Furthermore, his counsel and his keen leadership skills have been a hallmark of the Justice League throughout its decades of animated and comic narratives. That being said, Batman's role as a teacher hasn't always involved combating the world's greatest threats. One time he educated a Justice League member on the meaning behind a cherished winter holiday.

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Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern form the ultimate Birds of Prey roster, proving to be a more seamless fit than the original founders. The holiday special showcases the epic team-up of Diana, Kendra, and Jo as they combat the deadly harpies unleashed by Krampus. Fans hope to see more of this formidable team in action, with speculation of their appearance in future comic runs and the possibility of reuniting in Dawn of DC's Wonder Woman series.

Warning: Potential spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #3!Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern join forces to forge the ultimate Birds of Prey roster in DC's holiday special. This dynamic trio brings their individual strengths and formidable abilities to the forefront, proving to be an even more seamless fit for the iconic team name than the original lineup of founders Black Canary, Oracle, and Huntress.

In the holiday extravaganza of Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight #3,...

Despite sporadic efforts to repair the disastrous and confusing continuity of DC Extended Universe, it was doomed to fail thanks to multiple problems which plagued the shared universe ranging from misinterpretation of source material, interference in creative vision to controversy surrounding actors. The early signs of mismanagement under the contemporary WB regime were apparent during the divisive reception of the first phase of Dceu, and as a result, the universe almost crash-landed after the poor reception of Justice League (Joss Whedon version) back in 2017. However, the one movie that almost single-handedly turned the proverbial tide in the favor of Dceu was James Wan’s Aquaman, which to date stands as the franchise’s most entertaining and highest-grossing entry. In a franchise where a crossover movie of three premier characters couldn’t meet expectations, Aquaman, formerly known as the bottom of ‘Merman’ jokes, became its savior.

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DC Comics is home to some of the best and most iconic superhero characters ever created for fiction and has earned its status as one of the two major powerhouses in comics publishing. Headlined by characters like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, DC has found mixed success in cinema, ranging from smash hits like Aquaman to flops like Batman and Robin. Though these heroes are no sure bet for success, the DC brand has been associated with intriguing movies.

Following the demise of the controversial Dceu continuity of DC-based movies, James Gunn is taking the franchise in a new direction with his Dcu. One of the more satisfying things to come from this has been Gunn's openness to leading with some of the publisher's more obscure heroes, as was the case with Marvel's MCU. Many heroes could use a great standalone movie, one that doesn't necessarily tie in with the Dcu,...

Batman and Superman face their most difficult battle yet: fighting the entire Justice League. The heroes are transported to the world of Kingdom Come, where they are out of their depth. Batman's contingency plans and Superman's strength may not be enough to defeat the Justice League on their own.

Warning! Contains spoilers For Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22!

Batman and Superman have overcome ridiculous odds and difficult battles over the years, but their most difficult battle yet is going to be fighting the entire Justice League. There's no doubt that Batman and Superman are the most popular characters on the Justice League roster. But now the pair are going to have to prove that they're not just the most popular, they're also the strongest.

The battle between the Justice League and Batman and Superman will take place in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Steve Wands.

The Radiant Dead are a dangerous force that even Superman cannot withstand, making them the most formidable opponent for Green Lantern John Stewart in the character's history The Radiant Dead are a cosmic plague that feeds off light and can consume any form of life, including the energies of Green Lanterns and Superman. John Stewart is the best hope against the Radiant Dead, as Green Latern: War Journal #3 repeatedly emphasizes, proving there are times when other DC heroes need to step up in place of Superman to defeat massive threats.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Green Lantern: War Journal #3

With nothing but their own willpower limiting the capabilities of their power rings, there’s very little a Green Lantern can’t do, and few foes they can’t defeat. However, Green Lantern John Stewart's latest opponent is set up to be the most dangerous force he’s ever encountered – one whose...

Black Manta is an iconic villain in the DC Comics world who has caused countless losses and tragedies for Aquaman. A new cosplay of Black Manta, shared on Instagram, rivals the Hollywood version from the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom film. This cosplay collaboration between @nycosplayer and @cosplayben brings attention to an underrated character and inspires more creativity in the cosplay community.

In the sprawling superhero world of DC Comics, Black Manta is an iconic seafaring villain who, throughout the decades, has handed Aquaman more losses and brought more tragedies to this hero's doorstep than the King of Atlantis can shake a trident at. And in an incredible new cosplay of the character, Black Manta gets a live-action look that rivals his Hollywood counterpart from the upcoming Dceu film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

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Jason Momoa addresses the question of his future as Aquaman in a new interview, suggesting that this may be his last appearance. Reports indicate that other DC heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash are also done. Momoa expresses his love for the character and his desire to play Aquaman for a long time, but acknowledges that the decision ultimately lies with the audience's response.

Jason Momoa is one of the hottest properties in Hollywood, but as he prepares to make what seems to be his last appearance as DC hero Aquaman, there is a definite question hanging over his future as part of the franchise. This is something that the actor addressed head-on in a new interview with Entertainment Tonight ahead of the movie’s premiere next weekend.

For more than a year, the status of Zack Snyder’s DC heroes in James Gunn and Peter Safran...

Zod, the son of Wonder Woman and the Justice Lord Superman, is a powerful Kryptonian/Amazonian hybrid with the ability to control Kryptonian technology. Zod's control of Kryptonian tech is so strong that he can use it from within the Phantom Zone, a prison dimension that nullifies most superpowers. This version of Zod has the potential to be as heroic as his mother, Wonder Woman, and is even more powerful than Superman himself.

As close friends and two of DC’s strongest heroes, Wonder Woman and Superman have frequently been paired up in various retcons, reboots, and alternate timelines, often resulting in Elseworlds offspring. But one surprising union between the pair led to a shockingly powerful Kryptonian/Amazonian hybrid by the name of Zod. While he’s nowhere near as evil as his Earth-0 namesake, he’s got more power than Wonder Woman or Superman could’ve expected.

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DC Entertainment has some of the most iconic superheroes in modern fiction, including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. These characters have been adapted and reimagined for the silver screen and small screen for decades, often boasting some of Hollywood's biggest names in front of and behind the camera. However, not every actor who's appeared in a DC movie has had a completely satisfying production experience or fully enjoy the final films that they star in. These sentiments are often attached to specific scenes, striking a negative chord for the actor involved for a myriad of reasons.

From intense creative disagreements on how their characters should be portrayed to thoroughly uncomfortable behind-the-scenes ordeals, certain DC Comics movie scenes leave negative impressions on the actors in them. These raw feelings exist for some actors even years after the movie itself has since been released. Here are some of the DC movie scenes...

DC Comics originally stood for Detective Comics, derived from "Detective Comics, Inc.," and the name was shortened to "DC" on comic book seals in the early 1940s. The company's official name was "National Allied Publications" and later "National Comics Publications," but readers began referring to the comics as "DC" Comics. Despite the redundancy of "Detective Comics Comics," DC Comics became a recognizable and iconic brand associated with popular superheroes, and the name became official.

The DC Comics name is one of the most famous in the comic book industry, boasting Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more of the most iconic superheroes of all time. The publisher is synonymous with superheroes, but many still wonder: what does the "DC" in DC Comics stand for?

In 1934, the company that would become DC Comics was known only as National Allied Publications, mostly known for producing the tabloid New Fun: The Big Comic Magazine.

Despite their powerful bond, Wonder Woman realizes Superman will never fully commit to their relationship as long as he still has feelings for Lois Lane. Wonder Woman and Superman's relationship escalated from being work partners to lovers, but both had long-term relationships in the past that still impact their current romance. Wonder Woman's account of the relationship ending confirms Clark's enduring love for Lois Lane and suggests DC Comics recognized the controversial nature of their pairing and decided it was not meant to be.

If there were ever a superhero power couple "for the ages" Wonder Woman and Superman would have to be the greatest of all time. After decades of fans 'shipping the two heroes, they became an official couple during DC's New 52 era. However, as with many romantic partnerships, former love interests always affect current relationships - and not even two of the strongest superheroes in the universe can escape that fact.