DC Universe

DCU
Triptych cover from Dark Nights: Death Metal (2020), depicting various characters from the history of the DC Universe, including members of the Justice Society of America, Justice League, Teen Titans, Doom Patrol, New Gods, and Endless. Art by Gary Frank.
Created byDC Comics
Original workAll Star Comics #3 (1940)
OwnerDC Entertainment, Inc. (Warner Bros. Discovery)
Years1938–present
Print publications
Novel(s)List of novels
ComicsList of comics
Graphic novel(s)List of graphic novels
Films and television
Film(s)DC Studios reboot universe
DC Extended Universe
Superman film franchise
Batman film franchise
Flash film franchise
Wonder Woman in other media
Animated Original Movies
Animated Movie Universe
List of films based on DC Comics publications
Short film(s)Showcase
Television seriesList of television series based on DC Comics publications
Arrowverse
Animated seriesDC Animated Universe
Young Justice
Television special(s)Blood Rush
Chronicles of Cisco: Entry 0419
Stretched Scenes
The New Original Wonder Woman
Television film(s)List of television films
Games
Video game(s)List of video games
Injustice
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)
Theme park attraction(s)Batman amusement parks
Superman – Ride of Steel
Green Lantern
Six Flags Great Adventure
Coaster
First Flight
Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D
Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom
The Joker rides
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Mexico
S&S Worldwide
DC Comics Super Hero Adventures
DC Rivals HyperCoaster
Official website
Official website

The DC Universe (DCU) is the shared universe in which most stories in American comic book titles published by DC Comics take place. In context, the term "DC Universe" usually refers to the main DC continuity. It contains various superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Flash; as well as teams such as the Justice League, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. It also contains well-known supervillains, including Joker, Lex Luthor, Cheetah, Reverse-Flash, and Darkseid.

Beyond the main continuity, the DC Multiverse encompasses all alternate realities within DC Comics. The primary universe has been known by various names over time, with recent designations including "Prime Earth" or "Earth 0" (distinct from "Earth Prime"). The DC Universe and its alternate realities have been adapted across multiple media, including film serials, radio dramas, and modern films, with ongoing efforts to address the complex continuity through streamlined storylines and events.