What Does DC Comics Stand For?
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.
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.
- 12/16/2023
- by Michael Jung
- ScreenRant
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