DC is a comics publisher and entertainment company behind characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. It began in 1934 as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, and its present name is taken from Detective Comics, the series that introduced Batman. Warner Bros. Discovery owns the company, which is headquartered in Burbank, California. The site acts as a hub for comic book culture, carrying new releases, news from the film and television side of the franchise, a merchandise store and a digital reading subscription, and it appeals to a broad audience of fans who can connect and share their enthusiasm through its community features.
Shoppers at the DC Shop can pay with Google Pay or Apple Pay. eGift cards are sold in $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations, carry no processing fees, do not expire, work exclusively on shop.DC and cannot be used for DC Universe Infinite premium subscriptions. Standard shipping is free on orders over $100, usually within the contiguous United States, while international shipments and bulk purchases are excluded.
Several programs help customers save. New customers who join the email newsletter get 25% off a first order, registered users who receive promotional emails get 10% off during their birthday month, teachers get 15% off online purchases, students over 16 in full-time education get 15% to 20% off full-priced items, and active duty service members, veterans and dependents get 15% off footwear and clothing. The DC UNIVERSE INFINITE app also sees limited-time promotions and a discounted annual subscription. Teacher, student and military credentials are checked through services such as ID.me, SheerID, Student Beans or UNiDAYS.
