Characters
27 entries in the DC Universe compendium.
SupermanThe Last Son of Krypton stands as Earth's hope incarnate—a shield against darkness forged in compassion.BatmanGotham's vigilante without superpowers, sworn never to kill.The JokerHe laughs at the end of the world because he wrote the punchline.Green LanternIn brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape their sight.CyborgA human heart beating inside the world's most advanced machine.SupergirlShe flies like a god but lands on Earth as a girl.NightwingFrom Boy Wonder to Icon: The acrobat who outshined the Bat without ever needing his shadow.RobinBatman's partners, from Dick Grayson to Damian Wayne.DoomsdayThe engineered Kryptonian monster that killed Superman.BrainiacHe shrinks cities to preserve them, believing knowledge is most valuable if possessed alone.DeathstrokeThe world's deadliest mercenary who never misses a shot or breaks a contract.SinestroHe believes that only through fear can the universe truly find peace.The FlashThe Scarlet Speedster: a mantle passed between DC's fastest heroes.ShazamThe magic word that turns a boy into a god.AquamanAtlantis's king, half human and half Atlantean.Black CanaryA legacy of strength passed from mother to daughter, wielding martial arts mastery and a devastating sonic…BaneThe man who broke the Bat.Lex LuthorA human genius who sees Superman as humanity's greatest threat.DarkseidFree will is a lie. Resistance is extinction.John ConstantineThe Hellblazer: A working-class warlock who cheats death with lies, rituals, and a pack of cigarettes.Harley QuinnThe Joker's former psychiatrist, turned DC's breakout antiheroine.Wonder WomanThemyscira's Amazon princess, armed with the Lasso of Truth.Hal JordanFear is the only enemy; will is the only weapon.Barry AllenThe forensic chemist whose lab accident made the Silver Age Flash.Dick GraysonThe first Robin, who grew up to become Nightwing.Jason ToddFrom street thief to second Robin, then victim of a fan poll, and finally the vengeful Red Hood.Damian WayneThe assassin heir who traded the sword for the cape under the shadow of Batman.
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