Social Media Answers “Who Are Your Top 4 DC Characters?”, Revealing DC’s Most Beloved Heroes

DC fans now have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the best DC characters through a viral trend sweeping the internet. This social media phenomenon is incredibly fun to participate in and has produced some surprising and not-so-surprising results regarding fans’ favorite characters. Above all, though, this trend gives DC’s most underrated heroes, anti-heroes, and villains some much-deserved recognition.

This DC-focused social media craze is currently taking place on X (formerly known as Twitter), where fans are enthusiastically chiming in to announce their top DC favorites. Participants commonly accompany their posts with some variation of the caption “Who Are Your Top 4 DC Characters?” and proceed to share four photos of their chosen picks.

It’s common for others to build on these posts by adding their own selections to a communal thread before reposting it. Responses span a wide spectrum, from the anticipated picks like Batman and Superman to more overlooked characters such as Plastic Man and Dream.

Recently, there have been several “top 4” trends focusing on superheroes circulating on X, including one that prompts X-Men fans to share their top four mutants. It’s refreshing to witness this trend expanding beyond Marvel, allowing DC to join in on the excitement. Similar to the X-Men trend, DC enthusiasts have contributed numerous posts featuring iconic characters. Predictably, characters like Flash, Green Lantern, and Red Hood made frequent appearances in these posts. However, there were also some less common entries that added diversity to the mix, highlighting the wide range of opinions within the DC fandom regarding the top four characters.

Among these noteworthy additions were characters such as Vixen, Mary Marvel, and Steel—figures with extensive histories in DC comics who have often been overlooked. However, these characters have been receiving increased attention in recent times, both on the page and on the screen, indicating that DC has recognized the interest among fans for these lesser-known heroes. Additionally, notable anti-heroes and villains like John Constantine and Deathstroke were also prominently featured, showcasing a diverse range of moral alignments. Other highly regarded choices included Zatanna, Oracle, Doctor Fate, Blue Beetle, and Deadshot.

Wonder Woman and Nightwing Dominate as Fan-Favorite DC Characters

It might surprise some, but Wonder Woman and Nightwing surpassed even Batman and Superman in terms of the frequency with which they appeared in various posts. Both Wonder Woman and Nightwing have enjoyed longstanding popularity in the DC fandom, a trend that has only been reinforced by the acclaimed runs of Tom King and Tom Taylor. However, for them to surpass both Batman and Superman speaks volumes about the enduring appeal of these characters. With the question of which characters were the most popular in this trend answered, the only question left is: Who are your top 4 DC characters?