DC Comics pioneered the superhero, creating the first, and many would argue greatest, heroes of all time. These Golden Age originals were bold new creations. Early DC creators took inspiration from the world of pulp detective stories, sci-fi, fantasy, and more to bring them to life. Many of the origin tropes most associated with superheroes came from DC at this time, and creators working for the publisher have re-used them time and time again.
10 DC Origin Tropes We're All Tired Of
Origins like being the last survivor of an alien planet or arriving from the future once felt exciting, but they've become too common in DC Comics.
