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    Originally known as "National Publications", DC is a publisher of comic books featuring iconic characters and teams such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Justice League of America, and the Teen Titans, and is considered the originator of the American superhero genre. DC, along with rival Marvel Comics, is one of the "big two" American comic book publishers. DC Entertainment is a subsidiary of Warner Brothers and its parent company Warner Media.

    Who are the 4 most recognissable DC characters?

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    Rotten gun

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    #1  Edited By Rotten gun

    if there were 4 characters that most people (comic fan or not) could identify who do you think they are?

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    #2  Edited By Rotten gun

    Colt Python says:

    "Superman Wonder Woman Flash Batman"

    i thoght that too and then wondered if people would recognise the joker before the flash?

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    #3  Edited By Nighthunter

    Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin

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    #4  Edited By Rotten gun

    Colt Python says:

    "Rotten gun says:
    "Colt Python says:
    "Superman Wonder Woman Flash Batman"
    i thoght that too and then wondered if people would recognise the joker before the flash?"
    I think the Flash and Joker are about neck and neck."

    yeah thats a tough one cause i know most kids (boys i guess) would know who the flash is... but my mum and older family would all know the joker

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    #5  Edited By Hawk

    In order superman, Batman, joker, Robin

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    #6  Edited By T.J. Magnum

    superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns

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    #7  Edited By Nighthunter

    T.J. Magnum says:

    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"

    I think both Joker and Robin are better known that the green lanterns

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    #8  Edited By Hawk

    T.J. Magnum says:

    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"

    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever

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    #9  Edited By Hawk
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    #10  Edited By Andferne

    Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman.

    Robin just because for the most part he goes hand in hand with Batman.

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    #11  Edited By T.J. Magnum

    Hawk says:

    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "

    are you serious ?

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    #12  Edited By Nighthunter

    Andferne says:

    "Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman.Robin just because for the most part he goes hand in hand with Batman."

    yeah we all know short pants even before reading a comic lol

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    #13  Edited By Hawk

    T.J. Magnum says:

    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "
    are you serious ?"

    yeah not that pop culture

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    #14  Edited By T.J. Magnum

    Hawk says:

    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "
    are you serious ?"
    yeah not that pop culture"

    kinda,now that think about it,and guess robin might be more well recognissable because of batman

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    #15  Edited By Hawk

    T.J. Magnum says:

    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "
    are you serious ?"
    yeah not that pop culture"
    kinda,now that think about it,and guess robin might be more well recognissable because of batman"

    Direct quote from the wife about Green Lantern..."Who?"

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    #16  Edited By MotorSteel

    Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash...lol same as the guy on top

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    #17  Edited By T.J. Magnum

    Hawk says:

    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "
    are you serious ?"
    yeah not that pop culture"
    kinda,now that think about it,and guess robin might be more well recognissable because of batman"
    Direct quote from the wife about Green Lantern..."Who?" "

    lol

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    Angelic Reaper

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    #18  Edited By Angelic Reaper

    Flash Batman Superman and Wonder woman

    this is from my brother (Who has basic knowledge of comics) and my sister (who knows almost nothing about comic books)

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    #19  Edited By Akira Overdrive

    Flash,Superman,Green Lantern,Batman.

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    #20  Edited By Sketchtor

    Aquaman! No, I lie. People I talked to didn't know who he was and were astonished when I told them he was in the Justice League.

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    #21  Edited By Akira Overdrive

    Flash,Superman,Green Lantern,Batman.

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    #23  Edited By Nighthunter

    aztek_the_lost says:

    "Superman, Batman, Robin, Joker(the only ones I knew when I was a small child)"

    those probably are

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    #24  Edited By The_Martian
    1. Superman

    2. Batman

    3. Wonder Woman

    4. Robin

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    #26  Edited By crazy spidey

    Nobody says:

    "1. Superman2. Batman3. Wonder Woman4. Robin"

    bingo

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    #27  Edited By MrsJ

    I think it would be:

    1. Superman

    2. Batman

    3. Joker

    4. Wonder Woman or Catwoman

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    #28  Edited By crazy spidey

    one thing u gotta look at is for ppl who dont read comics who are they gonna recognize, well Batman the show, SUperman Movies, and Wonderwomans show

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    #29  Edited By Vulcanmax

    crazy spidey says:

    "one thing u gotta look at is for ppl who dont read comics who are they gonna recognize, well Batman the show, SUperman Movies, and Wonderwomans show"

    Agreed.

    I wouldn't count Robin not because he isn't his own Character but it's purely by extension. Kinda like Lois is that for Supes. I for one didn't know Nightwing was the original Robin till much later and I am betting I am not alone on that.

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    #30  Edited By Gottheit

    Captain America(insert middle finger hither.).

    But seriously? I'd say Batman is going to be the one that people instantly flock to, that they instantly recognize. I think he is higher then Superman.

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    #31  Edited By Jarnus

    Bat-Man, Super-Man, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and MAYBE Etrigan(?)

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    #32  Edited By Jarnus

    crazy spidey says:

    "Jarnus says:
    "Bat-Man, Super-Man, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and MAYBE Etrigan(?)"
    NOBODy knows green lantern"

    People know Green Lantern.

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    #33  Edited By crazy spidey

    Jarnus says:

    "Bat-Man, Super-Man, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and MAYBE Etrigan(?)"

    NOBODy knows green lantern

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    #34  Edited By aloe vera

    superman, batman, the joker, and robin

    those are mainstream comic character names

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    #35  Edited By aloe vera

    Jarnus says:

    "crazy spidey says:
    "Jarnus says:
    "Bat-Man, Super-Man, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and MAYBE Etrigan(?)"
    NOBODy knows green lantern"
    People know Green Lantern."

    actually alot of people that "dont know anything about comics" are like who the hell is green lantern?

    they dont even know theres more than one

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    #36  Edited By Nighthunter

    aloe vera says:

    "superman, batman, the joker, and robinthose are mainstream comic character names"

    agreed

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    #37  Edited By donkrieg76543

    Batman

    Joker

    Flash

    Wonderwoman

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    #38  Edited By King_Saturn

    1) Superman 2) Batman 3) Robin 4) The Joker

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    #39  Edited By Onyx

    It's funny..

    They sell the Logo T-shirts You'd be surprised how many people know then Green Lantern logo, if not the character itself

    I'd go with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and it's a toss up between Flash and Robin

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    #40  Edited By vance_astro  Moderator

    I'm sure this was done but wth.

    Superman

    Batman

    Flash

    Robin.

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    #41  Edited By Paragon

    Hawk says:

    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "Hawk says:
    "T.J. Magnum says:
    "superman,wonder woman,batman and the green lanterns"
    oh Green Lantern.....I don't think comic people will know him/it/whatever "
    are you serious ?"
    yeah not that pop culture"
    kinda,now that think about it,and guess robin might be more well recognissable because of batman"

    Direct quote from the wife about Green Lantern..."Who?"

    "

    Direct quote from my friend, after seeing my GL shirt:

    Stefan: What hero is that?

    Me: I'll give you a hint: It starts with Green.

    Stefan: The Hulk?

    Me: Facepalm

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    #42  Edited By Mighty Thorion

    Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Joker.

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    #43  Edited By Methos

    Superman

    Batman

    Wonder Woman

    Lex Luthor

    M

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    #44  Edited By LstPaladin

    Batman Probably the most exposure to the public, TV, Movies, Cartoon, etc

    Robin There with Batman

    Superman Same here TV show, movies, cartoons etc

    Wonder Woman TV show, and has been around for a long time, since the 40's ? Linda Carter as WW, sweet

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    #45  Edited By DragonGateAcer

    superman

    batman

    joker

    lex luthor

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    #46  Edited By LstPaladin

    Green Lantern, should probably be on the list too,

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    #47  Edited By IcePrince_X

    Superman (no brainer)

    WonderWoman (no brainer)

    Batman and Robin (they still come in as a package for some old timers and new)

    Flash (the red color and the lightning leaves a mark always!)

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    #48  Edited By meta knight

    Thinks real hard.

    Metallo.

    Doomsday.

    Martian Manhunter.

    Raven.

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    #49  Edited By KnightlyVengence

    I gotta say... Superman and Lois Lane, and Batman and Robin. They have always been paired up in so many different forms of media you can't separate them. I think WonderWoman and the Flash may be more famous, but I don't know if they would be remembered from DC Comics.

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    #50  Edited By The_Ghostshell

    Superman

    Wonder Woman

    Batman

    Joker

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