After the enormous success of Superman's introduction in 1938, DC Comics quickly introduced a plethora of four-coloured costumed adventurers, and a clubhouse for them to play in. The DC universe became a surreal theatre of imagination where superheroes faced cunning conundrums and challenges, testing both wits and fists. A colourful cocktail of pulp elements with characterisation reduced to visual iconography. The DC stable of characters has had an enduring relationship with the moving image. In animation DC have often taken the high road garnering a number of industry awards. The budgetary restraints of television have led to a number of tongue-in-cheek interpretations which are now fondly remembered by cult afficionadoes. And DC's big two (Superman and Batman) are never far away from cinematic glory, rebooted and reimagined for each generation. Pictured: Christopher Reeve delivers the quintessential "man of steel" in "Superman - The Movie" (1978).
"Catwoman" is the story of shy, sensitive artist Patience Philips (Halle Berry), a woman who can't seem to stop apologising for her own existence. Whe... Read more
Loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo "Hellblazer" graphic novels, "Constantine" tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has li... Read more
Loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo "Hellblazer" graphic novels, "Constantine" tells the story of John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), a man who has li... Read more
Chosen to be the first human inducted into the cosmic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynol... Read more
Chosen to be the first human inducted into the cosmic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps, hot-shot test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynol... Read more
When pilot Hal Jordan accepts a mysterious ring from a dying alien creature, it transforms him into a Green Lantern - one of an elite force of superhe... Read more
Based on the legendary character from DC's comic book series, 'Jonah Hex' is an epic action adventure about one man's personal quest for redemption ag... Read more
Based on the legendary character from DC's comic book series, 'Jonah Hex' is an epic action adventure about one man's personal quest for redemption ag... Read more
The greatest superheroes of all time team up to battle for truth, justice and freedom when Martian Manhunter comes to Earth to warn of an impending al... Read more
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even great... Read more