DC Comicsis one of the oldest and most prestigious comic brands of all time. Thoughits rival, Marvelhas somewhat outshone it in mainstream success in recent years, especially in Hollywood, DC has the reins on many of the oldest and most successful superheroes of all time, including Superman himself, arguably the first superhero.
If you’ve been reading TheGamer for a while, you already know what we’re going to say next. How do we celebrate an old and storied franchise? With merch, of course! We’re here to show you some of the best DC Comics merch out there.
DC Comics Batman Starry Night Style Painting T-Shirt
More like Starry Knight, am I right?
This parody of The Starry Night, one of the most famous and recognizable paintings of all time, places the bat signal in the sky, and the Dark Knight himself in the foreground.
A t-shirtis one of the most basic forms of merchendise. It’s a necessary item: you almost always have one on, and it’s highly visible to others, which makes it a great place to put something interesting. There are tons of interesting DC t-shirts to choose from, but we decided to go with this one, because it’s clever and amusing.
It’s a Batman-themed parody of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night, complete with a bat signal, more modern buildings in the background, and Batman himself in the front. This shirt comes in a ton of different colors (the purple and royal blue options are some of our favorites) so you can make it match any style.
Open Road Brands Batmobile Parking Only Sign
Admittedly, it kinds spoils your secret identity
This neat metal sign informs those finding themselves inside your house that only Batmobiles are permitted to park nearby. It’s an amusing decoration to put up in your garage.
Another Batman item, this one is a metal sign whose text informs the reader that only Batmobiles are to park nearby, and that other vehicles attempting to violate this will be met with cartoon violence. This is a deceptively complex bit of merch. It manages to fit three or four jokes onto a single sign. It’s sure to summon an amused chuckle from all who see it.
Morphing Mugs Heat Sensitive Batman Mug
What doesn’t kill you makes you stranger
Inspired by one of the greatest superhero movies of all time, this mug uses heat sensitive technology to reveal its delightfully ghoulish design only when something hot is poured into it.
The Dark Knight is one of thegreatest superhero moviesof all time, and one of the biggest reasons for this is its iconic villain. This movie’s iteration of the Joker is an icon all on his own, to the point where aspects of him have shaped depictions of the Joker in other works ever since. There are many aspects of this movie that embody his darkly whimsical menace, including one of the movie’s most famous lines: “Why so serious?”
This mug appears at first to be plain black, but once something hot is poured into it, its design will reveal itself: a shadowy image of The Dark Knight’s Joker writing this very inquiry in blood.
Spoontiques Superman Diamond Tumbler
It’s shiny
For those seeking more capacity, portability, and heroism in their liquid containers, this tumbler bears the Supermain logo on a bright blue background.
While we’re on the subject of liquid containers, here’s one that’ll serve you well whether you’re taking something hot or cold around. This stainless steel tumbler is designed to maintain the temperature of the liquid inside it, so, whatever you’re taking out and about, it’ll stay hot or cold for longer. The design itself is simple, just a bright shade of blue with the Superman sigil on it, but sometimes that’s all you need. The popularity of this sigil speaks for itself.
DC Comics Green Lantern Power Rings Emotional Spectrum
Nine high-quality rings with iconic design
Powered by emotion, these colorful rings are ready to identify you as a member of the Lantern Corps of your choosing, from bright green to deadly black.
If you’re nerdy enough to be reading this list, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of the fact that the Green Lantern Corps is just one stripe in a rainbow of similar organizations harnessing different emotions, and powered by rings of matching colors.
This set contains replicas of all of those rings for you to wear. It costs less than eight dollars per ring, and that gives you some high-quality products. If you’re a big fan of one of the more obscure lantern Corps, this is a must-have. Even if you’re just into the Lantern mythos in general, this is a great product to celebrate that with.
Trends International Justice League Rebirth Poster
A huge amount of this massive universe on display
This large poster contains an enormous number of DC superheroes, with several star members of the Justice League front and center in the foreground. It’s a great way to celebrate the expansiveness and century-long history of the DC Universe!
This list has featured merch based on a few different characters in the DC Universe. Unfortunately, there’s not enough space here to highlight every hero who deserves to be celebrated, so, in the name of giving them all their due as best we can, we’re highlighting an item that contains a massive number of the DC Universe’s heroes.
By Trends International, who make a ton ofhigh-quality posters, this DC Comics poster is nearly three feet wide, and contains dozens of heroes from throughout the Justice League. If you’re looking for a single product that will allow you to celebrate as much of the DC Universe as possible, all for a low price, this is the product for you.
FAQ
Which DC Comics are the best?
As with all questions like this, it depends on what you’re looking for. Superman is a paragon hero involved in over-the-top action, who constantly grapples with his powerful sense of responsibility. Batman is a bit grittier. Green Lantern is full of space fantasy weirdness. There’s no single title that’s ideal for everyone.
What DC Comics are worth the most?
The most expensive comic in the world, DC or otherwise, is Action Comics #1, the first title in which Superman appeared. There are only a handful of remaining copies of its first printing, and one of them is occasionally sold for several million dollars. The title of most valuable comic in the world trades hands every now and then, and sometimes other books spend time in first place, but so far, the crown has always found its way back to Action Comics #1 eventually.
