Friday: General Knowledge
What does the “DC” stand for in DC Comics?
Hint: It’s not just a term for the genre of crime stories—it’s also the origin of the comic book company’s name!
DC Comics was originally known as Detective Comics.
DC Comics, originally known as Detective Comics, is one of the oldest and most well-known comic book publishers, created in 1934.
The name "DC" derives from one of its earliest and most successful comic book series, Detective Comics, which featured the debut of Batman in 1939. The company eventually adopted "DC Comics" as its official name, reflecting the legacy of the detective genre while encompassing a much broader universe of superheroes, including Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.
DC has become a cultural icon, contributing significantly to the superhero genre and pop culture.
