Discover which are the 15 television series inspired by the most critically acclaimed DC Comics characters throughout history
Throughout eight decades of existence, not only the stories published by DC Comics have been complemented by different television programs, which have become great critically acclaimed series.
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From the first adaptation of Superman in animation, to the recent release of Peacemaker. The series emanating from DC have earned the ovation of the specialized press.
Animated series and Live action integrate a select list of programs that have become classics over time. Discover which are the 15 most critically acclaimed DC Comics series throughout its history.
15. Superman: TAS
One of the animated series that captivated fans of the Man of Steel in the 1990s was Superman, which featured the vision of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, the creators behind Batman: The Animated Series.
This project was the gateway to the mythology of the Last Son of Krypton for new generations who met Superman’s allies and villains.
14. Batman (1966)
The decade of the 60s is not only marked by psychedelic colors or student protests around the world. These years were also marked by different programs like Batman.
Onomatopoeia, colorful costumes, unforgettable villains and vehicles like the Batmobile or the Batcopter are just some of the characteristics that captivated more than one generation that was entertained by the exploits of the dynamic duo.
13.Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter fell in love with a generation when she took on the mantle of the Amazon Princess in the most remembered Wonder Woman series, which was broadcast between 1975 and 1979 on various channels, such as Televisa’s 4.
12. Super Friends
Hanna Barbera and DC Comics joined forces in one of the animated series that most generations remember as their gateway to the immense DC Universe.
Through 13 seasons and 93 episodes, The Justice League fought villains such as Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Joker and Darkseid, the main nemesis of the last two seasons.
11. Batman Beyond
A dystopian future shows us the Gotham City of the Future infested with crime, and to combat it Batman comes out of the shadows, with the surprise that Bruce Wayne has a new pupil, who has taken the mantle of the Bat.
Terry McGinnis is now in charge of bringing justice to the streets of Gotham, with the support of Bruce Wayne, who already operates security strategies from the Batcave.
10.Peacemaker
John Cena is here to stay in the DC Universe. One of James Gunn’s pitches after delivering The Suicide Squad was the spin-off series that follows Christopher Smith, who is once again recruited to lead a more dangerous mission than Corto Maltese.
9.Supergirl
One of the series that in the last decade has added thousands of fans around the world is Supergirl, where Melissa Benoist is in charge of giving life to Kara Danvers, who is actually Kara Zor-El, Kal-El’s cousin, who also comes to earth to become its protector.
The Girl of Steel gave us six seasons full of adrenaline and action, added to the fact that in each season the crossovers with other characters like Flash, Green Arrow and even Superman were a guarantee of great feats.
8.Smallville
At the beginning of the 21st century, one of the series that captivated millions of viewers around the world is Smallville, which recounted the adolescent years of Clark Kent, who learned his place in the world, where heroism and his humanity they posed great dilemmas and lessons.
7.Black Lightning
Jefferson Pierce made his decision: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, the school principal must return as Black Lightning to save not only his family, but the soul of his community as well.
6.Superman and Lois
The latest series released from the Arrowverse gives us a new facet of Superman, where his humanity must be present when he returns to Smallville with Lois Lane to face the most difficult mission of his life: raising his teenage children.
5. Justice League
With three seasons on the air, Justice League became a new benchmark for the new generations, which are closer to the rich history of one of the most important teams in the DC Universe.
Justice League is the third project in the universe emanating from the minds of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, who took elements from the Batman and Superman series to revitalize the group.
4.Arrow
One of the series that became a spearhead for DC productions in 2012 was Arrow, which established a new universe of productions that left their mark on the DC Universe in a decade.
The story of Oliver Queen, the millionaire who, after arduous training on a mysterious island, returns to Star City to do justice as Green Arrow.
3.flash
The Arrowverse’s longest-running series has also become one of the most followed around the world, leading new generations to the story of Barry Allen, the aspiring forensic investigator who received the powers of the speed force.
2.watchmen
This series can be considered an official sequel to the graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons.
The repudiation of the masked reappears in a polarized society, where the caste war, and the interest in finding the whereabouts of Doctor Manhattan, who has been missing for more than 34 years.
1. Batman: The Animated Series
Without a doubt, The Batman animated series is considered not only one of the best adaptations of the Batman mythology in its entire history, this project also became a watershed in the world of animation.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes / DC Comics