DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest American companies in comic books and related media publishing.
DC (Detective Comics) started as National Allied Comics in 1934 and published the first comics that introduced the world to Superman, “Man of Steel”, in 1938. A year later, Batman was introduced.
DC Comics has gifted fans some of the most profound, inspirational, and iconic lines in superhero storytelling. These quotes reflect themes of hope, resilience, justice, and humanity. Here’s a collection of the best quotes from DC Comics’ legendary characters:
Superman Quotes
“Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear, until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice become the reality we all share, I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” (Superman: Birthright)
“You’re much stronger than you think you are. Trust me.” (Action Comics)
“They can be a great people, Kal-El, if they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way.” (Superman: The Movie)
“I am not an ordinary man. I was not born on this planet. But I choose to make it my home.” (Superman: Earth One)
“I believe in second chances, I believe in redemption, but, mostly, I believe in my friends.” (Kingdom Come)
Batman Quotes
“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” (Batman Begins)
“I wear a mask. And that mask, it’s not to hide who I am, but to create what I am.” (Batman: Hush)
“A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a little boy’s shoulders to let him know the world hasn’t ended.” (The Dark Knight Rises)
“All men have limits. They learn what they are and learn not to exceed them. I ignore mine.” (Batman: Knightfall)
“The world only makes sense if you force it to.” (The Dark Knight Returns)
Wonder Woman Quotes
“If loss makes you doubt your belief in justice, then you never truly believed in justice at all.” (Wonder Woman: Earth One)
“You have greater powers than you know. Use them to fight for your world.” (Wonder Woman [2017 Film])
“Peace is a virtue. A state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, and justice. It is not simply the absence of war.” (Wonder Woman Rebirth)
“Only the weak succumb to brutality.” (Wonder Woman: Bloodlines)
“I will fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.” (Wonder Woman [2017 Film])
The Flash Quotes
“Life doesn’t give us purpose. We give life purpose.” (The Flash: Rebirth)
“Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith first. The trust part comes later.” (Justice League [2017 Film])
“There are only four rules you need to remember: Make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, throw away the plan.” (The Flash [TV Series])
“Every second is a gift. Cherish it.” (The Flash Annual)
“The past may be set in stone, but the future is a blank slate.” (Flashpoint)
Green Lantern Quotes
“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might, beware my power—Green Lantern’s light!” (The Green Lantern Corps Oath)
“You don’t know the strength you have until it’s all you have left.” (Green Lantern: Rebirth)
“No matter how bad things get, something good is out there just over the horizon.” (Green Lantern: New Guardians)
“Willpower is the strongest force in the universe. It’s the ability to keep going, even when everything inside you says to stop.” (Green Lantern Corps)
“A hero isn’t defined by the ring they wear, but the courage they show.” (Green Lantern: First Flight)
Aquaman Quotes
“The ocean doesn’t just make me stronger; it makes me who I am.” (Aquaman: Rebirth)
“A king fights for his nation. A hero fights for everyone.” (Aquaman [2018 Film])
“Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to do the right thing.” (Aquaman [2018 Film])
“I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. The sea doesn’t care about clean or dirty—it cares about strength.” (Aquaman: The Trench)
Joker Quotes
“Why so serious?” (The Dark Knight)
“All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy.” (The Killing Joke)
“As you know, madness is like gravity. All it takes is a little push.” (The Dark Knight)
“Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order, and everything becomes chaos. I’m an agent of chaos.” (The Dark Knight)
“I’m not a monster. I’m just ahead of the curve.” (The Dark Knight)
Lex Luthor Quotes
“I don’t want to conquer the world. I just want to improve it.” (Lex Luthor: Man of Steel)
“The problem with heroes is they always need someone to save. Someone like me.” (Superman: Red Son)
“Some people have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the future.” (Lex Luthor: Action Comics)
Harley Quinn Quotes
“I’m not crazy. My reality is just different than yours.” (Batman: Harley Quinn)
“Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy.” (Suicide Squad)
“You can’t spell ‘slaughter’ without ‘laughter.’” (Harley Quinn: Mad Love)
DC Comics has provided some of the most memorable quotes in popular culture, ranging from words of wisdom and hope to sinister musings of its villains. These lines capture the depth and complexity of its characters, solidifying their status as icons in storytelling.
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