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10 Ways DC Heroes Could Save The World (But Don't)

Superman is great at saving humanity from Lex Luthor but why won't he save us from war, famine, pestilence, and death?

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Every Marvel Hero Vs. Every DC Hero: Who Wins?

The time has come to answer the greatest question in comics — who wins, the mighty Marvel heroes or DC's dynamic warriors?

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10 DC Comics That Destroyed Their Main Character

Superheroes like Superman and Batman have long histories. Stories like Knightfall destroyed their heroes on purpose.

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10 DC Heroes Who Have Never Died In The Comics

Superhero stories are known for killing and resurrecting heroes like Superman. However, great heroes like Steel and Plastic Man have never really died

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10 DC Heroes Who Share Their Villain's Power

DC Comics loves to make good use of evenly-matched heroes and villains to form rivalries and some of their best opposite numbers share the same powers

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DC's Legacy Trinity - Why It Failed

Jon Kent, Jace Fox, and Yara Flor were meant to be DC's next big stars. However, they've never filled Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman's shoes.

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10 Best DC Heroes Powered By The Gods

Heroes like Wonder Woman and Shazam are staples of DC Comics and their divine powers have shaped DC Comics from the very start.

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10 Powerful DC Heroes Who Disappeared Without A Trace

Some DC heroes greatly impacted readers with their impressive strength, but then they disappeared, leaving fans wondering about their whereabouts.

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10 Most Mysterious DC Heroes, Ranked

Since its origins in 1938, DC Comics has told the story of many heroes shrouded in mystery, from Mister Miracle to Phantom Stranger.

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10 DC Heroes Who Could Destroy The World If They Wanted To

The DCU is full of villains who threaten the world as we know it, but heroes like Cyborg or Aquaman could easily destroy the world if they wanted to.

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10 Strongest DC Characters The Batman Who Laughs Can Defeat

While heroes like Superman and The Flash have conquered evil on a planetary scale, The Batman Who Laughs could take down DC's most powerful heroes.

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10 Most Common DC Superhero Origins

DC Comics heroes obtain their powers and sense of justice from many places, but many characters actually share common origin stories.

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10 DC Heroes Who Have Never Had A Solo Ongoing Comic

Even some hot heroes like Peacemaker and venerable characters like Doctor Occult have never helmed their own DC Comics solo series.

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10 DC Heroes Who Won't Kill (& Why)

DC Comics' 'no-kill' rule dates back to 1940 when Batman and Superman stopped taking lives. Today, it defines heroes from Nightwing to Shazam.

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10 DC Heroes Transformed by Their Powers

Superpowers often change their bearers but in DC Comics, heroes like Shazam and Blue Beetle were transformed into new people by their odd abilities.

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10 DC Comics Power Creeps That Make No Sense

DC Comics is known for its powerful superheroes and villains. However, even Superman's powers have increased uncontrollably at times.

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10 DC Characters Who Should Be The Next White Lantern

The White Lantern of Life has bonded with Kyle Rayner in DC Comics, but heroes like Superman and Hal Jordan would wield its power well.

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10 DC Characters Neil Gaiman Needs To Write

Neil Gaiman has given fans postmodern heroes like The Sandman but imagine what he'd do with DC heroes like Zatanna or Superman.

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10 Best Superpowers In DC Comics

Superpowers are integral in DC Comics, with the coolest heroes and villains, like Superman and Poison Ivy, showcasing the best powers.

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10 DC Heroes Stronger Than Their Parents

Powerful parents set a high standard for even stronger children, such as Martian Manhunter, Superman, and Wonder Woman.

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