DC Comics is the American comic book publisher whose name is an initialism for Detective Comics, first published in 1937. Most of its stories are set in the DC Universe and feature heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash, teams such as the Justice League, and villains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor and Darkseid. This collection covers figures and statues from the comics and the films.
Main characters
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Batman: the alias of Bruce Wayne of Gotham City, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and introduced in Detective Comics #27 in 1939.
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Superman: created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, first appearing in the first issue of Action Comics in 1938.
DC figure lines
How to choose
MAFEX, S.H.Figuarts and INART figures are articulated for posing. Prime 1 Studio and Kotobukiya ARTFX statues are the display centrepieces. Nendoroid and HELLO! GOOD SMILE are compact stylized figures, and the Bandai kits are built by you. Product titles name the comic, film or design each piece is based on. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes DC figures?
In this collection, Prime 1 Studio makes most of the statues, alongside MEDICOM TOY MAFEX, Queen Studios INART, Kotobukiya ARTFX, Tamashii Nations S.H.Figuarts and Good Smile Company Nendoroid.
What is the difference between MAFEX, INART and Prime 1 Studio?
MAFEX are articulated action figures from MEDICOM TOY; INART figures come from Queen Studios; Prime 1 Studio makes large fixed-pose statues.
Are there DC model kits?
Yes. Bandai makes 1/35 Batmobile kits and a Figure-rise Standard Amplified Batman, and Kotobukiya makes Wonder Woman figure kits.
Which DC characters have their own pages?
Batman and Superman; the rest of the DC Universe is in this collection.
Which DC figure should I get first?
Start with MAFEX or S.H.Figuarts if you want to pose your figure, since both lines are articulated action figures. For a display piece, Prime 1 Studio and Kotobukiya ARTFX statues are fixed-pose centrepieces; product titles name the comic or film design each one is based on.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.