DC animated universe (comics)

While Batman and Superman had their own animated series and comic book follow-ups, the rest of the characters in the DC Comics Universe would appear in the following comics often.

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Adventures in the DC Universe

Adventures in the DC Universe is the title of a comic book published by DC Comics. Following on from Batman Adventures and Superman Adventures, Adventures in the DC Universe used the same "animated style" as seen in the DC Animated Universe, but focused on a rotating cast of characters from throughout the DC Universe.

Most of the characters appearing in this series had yet to be seen in any DC Animated Universe series and, as such, their designs and histories were quite different than they ended up being in their appearances in the television series, such as Justice League. For example, Kyle Rayner often appears in this series, but he appears to be far less like his animated series counterpart (who had not yet appeared on Superman: The Animated Series), and is more reflective, both visually and historically, of the character appearing in the regular DC Universe comics.

Justice League Adventures / Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Adventures is a DC comic book series featuring the Justice League, but set in the continuity (and style) of the television shows Justice League and Justice League Unlimited; as opposed to the regular DC Universe.

It is a sister title to Batman Adventures (based on Batman: The Animated Series) and Superman Adventures (based on Superman: The Animated Series).

Justice League Adventures ran for 34 issues from 2002–2004 before being restarted under the title Justice League Unlimited (to match the recreation and renaming of the television series). The new title ran for 46 issues from 2004–2008 before being canceled in May 2008, ending the last production of the DC Animated Universe.

Additional characters

While the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited comics did use many characters from the DC Universe, some characters never made it to the screen. Those that did not appear in the television series are listed below:

Heroes

Villains

Marvel Family

The entire Marvel Family (except for Captain Marvel, who made a one-time appearance) were unable to appear on Justice League Unlimited due to legal reasons.[10]

Collected editions

Title Material collected Publication date ISBN
The Batman Adventures: Dangerous Dames and Demons Includes a reprint of the backup story from Adventures in the DC Universe #3 June 2003 978-1563899737
Shazam! The Greatest Stories Ever Told Includes a reprint of the first story from Adventures in the DC Universe #5 February 2008 978-1401216740
Justice League Adventures (TPB) Justice League Adventures #1, #3, #6, #10-13 2003 978-1840236163
Justice League Adventures (Digest)
Volume 1: The Magnificent Seven Justice League Adventures #3, #6, #10-12 February 2004 978-1401201791
Volume 2: Friends and Foes Justice League Adventures #13-14, #16, #19-20 February 2004 978-1401201807
Justice League Unlimited (Digest)
Volume 1: United They Stand Justice League Unlimited #1-5 June 2005 978-1401205126
Volume 2: World's Greatest Heroes Justice League Unlimited #6-10 April 2006 978-1401210144
Volume 3: Champions of Justice Justice League Unlimited #11-15 April 2006 978-1401210151
Justice League Unlimited (TPB, continues from the digest series)
Volume 4: Ties That Bind Justice League Unlimited #16-22 April 2008 978-1401216917
Volume 5: Heroes Justice League Unlimited #23-29 April 2009 978-1401222024

References

  1. ^ "Hunter's Moon (#73)". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/episode45/episode45.htm. 
  2. ^ a b "Justice Guild of America". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/justiceguild/justiceguild.htm. 
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ "Seasons Three & Four". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/004/004.htm. 
  5. ^ "The Greatest Story Never Told (#60)". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/episode33/episode33.htm. 
  6. ^ "Adventures in the DC Universe: Thoughts - Individual Issues". The World's Finest. http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/sections/comics/advdcau/thoughts/issues.php. 
  7. ^ Wizard (173): 69. March 2006. 
  8. ^ "The Enemy Below (#6-7)". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/episode3/episode3.htm. 
  9. ^ "To Another Shore (#82)". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/episode54/episode54.htm. 
  10. ^ "Captain Marvel". Toon Zone. http://jl.toonzone.net/shazam/shazam.htm. 

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