DC (Universe)/History

Fighters:

 * The general concept of Superman originated in this short story.

Fighters:

 * The basis for a more heroic Superman with powers originated from this short story.

Fighters:

 * Superman appears as a Fighter.
 * Superman, who is referenced in some of Iron Giant's quotes and move titles, originates from this comic.

Variants:

 * Superman (Default) appears as a Variant for Superman.
 * Iron Giant's Iron Giant (Default) Variant is based off of Superman.

Taunts:

 * Default appears as a Taunt for Superman.
 * Hover appears as a Taunt for Superman.
 * Push Ups appears as a Taunt for Superman.

General Perks:

 * The name of the Kryptonian Skin Defense Perk references Krypton and its inhabitants, the Kryptonians, both of which debuted in this comic.

Signature Perks:

 * Flaming Re-Entry appears as a Signature Perk for Superman.
 * Sniper Punch appears as a Signature Perk for Superman.

Badges:

 * Superman Wins appears as a Badge.

Banners:

 * The Man of Steel is based on Superman's insignia.

Profile Icons:

 * Hope features Superman, who originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * Batman appears as a Fighter.

Variants:

 * Batman (Default) appears as a Variant for Batman.

Taunts:

 * Default appears as a Taunt for Batman.
 * Batman's Utility Belt Taunt is named after the same object that debuted in this comic.

Maps:

 * The concept of a Batmobile, of which two versions appear on the Batcave Map, was first seen in this comic.

Items:

 * The concept of a Batmobile, which can be spawned by the Steering Wheel Item, was first seen in this comic.

Badges:

 * Batman Ringouts appears as a Badge.
 * Batman Wins appears as a Badge.

Profile Icons:

 * Batman appears as a Profile Icon.
 * Caped Crusader is based on Batman, who originates from this comic.

Stickers:

 * Batman - Neutral appears as a Sticker.

Banners:

 * The Wayne Manor, which is depicted in the Gotham Knight Banner, debuted in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Batman's Batarangs debuted in this comic.

Signature Perks:

 * Bouncerang appears as a Signature Perk for Batman.

Taunts:

 * A smoke bomb, which first appeared in this comic, appears in Batman's Accidental Bomb Taunt.

NPCs:

 * The Bats first appeared in this comic (via the Window Bat).

Fighters:

 * Superman's Ice Breath ability was first seen in this comic.

Signature Perks:

 * Break The Ice appears as a Signature Perk for Superman.

Maps:

 * The Batmobile, of which two versions appear on the Batcave Map, was first seen in this comic.

Items:

 * The Batmobile, which can be spawned by the Steering Wheel Item, was first seen in this comic.

Fighters:

 * The title for Superman's Grounded Side Special, Locomotive Charge, is a reference to how he is usually described as being even stronger than a locomotive. This statement was first said in this radio show.

General Perks:

 * The name of the ...in a Single Bound! Utility Perk is a reference to Superman, who is often described as being able to leap over tall buildings in a single bound. This statement was first said in this radio show.

Fighters:

 * One of Superman's combat quotes references his iconic catchphrase: "Up, up, and away!", which originates from this radio show. His Aerial Up Attack, Up and Away, also references it.

General Perks:

 * The name of the Up, Up, and A-Slay Offense Perk is a reference to Superman's iconic catchphrase: "Up, up, and away!", which originates from this radio show.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Shazam (Billy Batson), the superhero who is referenced in the Shazam! Ringout VFX, debuted in this comic under the name of Captain Marvel.

Variants:

 * LeBron James' I'm Freakin' Robin Variant references Robin I (Dick Grayson), who debuted in this comic.

Banners:

 * The Daily Planet, depicted in the Banner of the same name, originates from this comic.

Maps:

 * The Joker and Catwoman, who make visual cameos on the Batcave Map, debuted in this comic. In addition, the concept of a Batplane/Batwing also debuted in this comic. Two types of this vehicle can also be seen in the background of the aforementioned Map.

Ringout VFXs:

 * The concept of a Batplane/Batwing, of which one appears in the Deploy Batwing Ringout VFX, originates from this comic.

Banners:

 * The Gotham Knight Banner is based on Gotham City, which debuted in this comic.

Maps:

 * The Batmobile, of which two versions appear on the Batcave Map, got its name in this comic. The design used for one of the Batmobiles seen on said Map also takes inspiration from the Batmobile's look in this comic.

Items:

 * The Batmobile, which can be spawned by the Steering Wheel Item, got its name in this comic. Its design also takes inspiration from the Batmobile's look in this comic.

Profile Icons:

 * A Job For... is based on the iconic moments from throughout DC history in which Clark Kent ripped his shirt off to reveal that he's actually Superman. Said moment was first seen in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Wonder Woman appears as a Fighter.

Variants:

 * Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and pleasure referenced in Wonder Woman's Aphrodite's Blessing Wonder Woman Variant, made her DC debut in this comic.

Taunts:

 * Default appears as a Taunt for Wonder Woman.
 * Weight Lifting appears as a Taunt for Wonder Woman.

Maps:

 * A statue of Wonder Woman from Themyscira appears on the Trophy's E.D.G.E. Maps as a background element.

Announcer Packs:

 * Announcer Pack Wonder Woman appears as an Announcer Pack.

Banners:

 * Themyscira Sunset features Themyscira, which debuted in this comic (under the name of Paradise Land).

Fighters:

 * Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet is mentioned in one of her character select quotes.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Bat Signal originates from this comic.

Banners:

 * The Bat Signal, which is seen in the Gotham Knight Banner, originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * The Lasso of Truth, Wonder Woman's signature weapon, originates from this comic.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Lasso of Truth appears as a Ringout VFX.

Banners:

 * The concept for The Fortress of Solitude, which is depicted in the Banner of the same name, originates from this comic under the name of "Secret Citadel".

Maps:

 * The existence of the Batcave was first hinted in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Wonder Woman's Grounded Neutral Attack's title, Sword of Ares, references the Greek god of war who made his DC debut in this comic.

Signature Perks:

 * Grapple of Hermes appears as a Signature Perk for Wonder Woman, referencing the Greek god Hermes who made its DC debut in this comic.

Maps:

 * Alfred Pennyworth, who makes a visual cameo on the Batcave Map, debuted in this comic.

Maps:

 * The general formal concept of a Batcave first appeared in this movie serial, where it was originally known as the "Bat's Cave".

Maps:

 * The Batcave got its modern name from this comic.

Variants:

 * The Kent Farm, which is referenced in Superman's Ugly Sweater Superman Variant, originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * Black Adam appears as a Fighter.

Variants:

 * Comic Classic Black Adam appears as a Variant for Black Adam.

Taunts:

 * Default appears as a Taunt for Black Adam.
 * Thumbs Down appears as a Taunt for Black Adam.

Signature Perks:

 * Circuit Breaker appears as a Signature Perk for Black Adam.
 * The Hierarchy of Power appears as a Signature Perk for Black Adam.

Announcer Packs:

 * Announcer Pack Black Adam appears as an Announcer Pack.

Profile Icons:

 * The aforementioned Comic Classic Black Adam Variant is featured in the Flying Black Adam Profile Icon.

NPCs:

 * Batman's T-Rex debuted in this comic.

Maps:

 * The Giant Penny, which is seen in the background of the Batcave Map, originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * Superman first used Heat Vision in this comic.

Banners:

 * The Fortress of Solitude, which is depicted in the Banner of the same name, made its official debut in this comic.

Maps:

 * Brainiac's Bottled City of Kandor, which debuted in this comic, appears as a background element on the Trophy's E.D.G.E. Maps.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Green Lantern Finish is based on the Green Lantern Corps, which were first seen in this comic.

Fighters:

 * The Justice League organization, which is mentioned in Superman's website biography, originates from this comic.
 * The Justice League organization, which is mentioned in some of Wonder Woman's quotes and website biography, originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * Superman's Heat Vision ability got its official name from this comic.

Profile Icons:

 * Bat Emblem is based on the variation of the Bat-insignia introduced in this show.

NPCs:

 * The concept of a Batcomputer originates from this episode.

Taunts:

 * The Shark Repellent Bat Spray, which appears in Batman's Utility Belt Taunt, originates from this movie.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Boom Tube originates from this comic.

Ringout VFXs:

 * The Apokolips emblem, which is first seen in this comic, is featured in the Omega Beam Ringout VFX.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Omega Beam is based off of Darkseid's powerful optic rays that made their debut in this comic.

Banners:

 * Road to Arkham features Arkham Asylum, which debuted in this comic.

Signature Perks:

 * Whip of Hephaestus appears as a Signature Perk for Wonder Woman, referencing the Greek god Hephaestus who made its DC debut in this comic.
 * Rick's Hephaestus, Who? Signature Perk references Wonder Woman's Signature Perk that's listed above.

Fighters:

 * Shu, the Egyptian god of peace that is mentioned in some of Black Adam's combat quotes and move titles, made his DC debut in this comic.

General Perks:

 * The name of the now-scrapped Wonder Twin Powers, Activate! Defense Perk references the Wonder Twins, who originate from this show.

Banners:

 * The Wonder Woman Banner is based on Wonder Woman's updated emblem which debuted in this comic.
 * The *Chestnuts Not Included Banner features Wonder Woman's updated emblem which debuted in this comic.

Profile Icons:

 * Amazonian is based on Wonder Woman's updated emblem which debuted in this comic.
 * Princess Diana is based on Wonder Woman's updated emblem which debuted in this comic.

Fighters:

 * The follow-up animation for Batman's Aerial Side Attack, Bat-Strike, briefly covers him in shadows and makes him do the same pose as he does on the cover for this comic.

Banners:

 * Themyscira, which is featured in the Themyscira Sunset Banner, got its current name in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Batman's Grapple Gun debuted in this movie.

Signature Perks:

 * Precision Grapple appears as a Signature Perk for Batman.

Maps:

 * The Closed Alpha designs used for the Batmobiles seen on the Batcave Map are based on the design used for the Batmobile from this movie. In addition, the design used for the two Batplanes/Batwings seen in the backgound of the aforementioned Map also take after the vehicle's design introduced in this movie.

Map Theme Songs:

 * Batman: The Caped Crusader (Player First Games), which plays on the Batcave Map, is an orchestral mix of this movie's main theme.

Variants:

 * The Animated Series Batman appears as a "Substitute" Variant for Batman.

Fighters:

 * Kevin Conroy first voiced Batman/The Animated Series Batman in this show's first episode.

Maps:

 * The design used for one of the Batmobiles seen on the Batcave Map takes inspiration from the Batmobile's look in this show.

Announcer Packs:

 * Announcer Pack Batman appears as an Announcer Pack.

Ringout VFXs:

 * The design of the Batwing seen in the Deploy Batwing Ringout VFX is based on its design from this show. The buildings and moon seen in this Ringout also match the appearance of the buildings and the moon seen in this show.

Variants:

 * The Batmobile depicted Batman's Ugly Sweater Batman Variant has its back wheel left behind, referencing the popular "Jingle Bells" parody, "Jingle Bells (Batman Smells)". While this parody didn't debut in this show, Batman: The Animated Series' second episode, "Christmas with the Joker", marked the first time this parody was officially acknowledged by DC.

Maps:

 * The Joker's design, as seen in his small visual cameo from the Batcave Map, is taken from this show.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn appears as a Fighter.

Variants:

 * Mad Love appears as a Variant for Harley Quinn.

Taunts:

 * Default appears as a Taunt for Harley Quinn.

Signature Perks:

 * Smooth Moves appears as a Signature Perk for Harley Quinn.

Banners:

 * It's Harley Quinn Time appears as a Banner.

Profile Icons:

 * Nice Shot, Puddin' is based on Harley Quinn's Mad Love Variant.

Banners:

 * Leader of the Pack is based on Bud and Lou, Harley's pet hyenas, who debuted in the forty-ninth episode of this show.
 * Tools of the Trade is based on Harley Quinn's arsenal of tools, and also includes a reference to her two pet hyenas via their footprints.

Fighters:

 * Batman's Bat-bombs are possibly inspired by The Riddler's Batbombs, which first appeared in this movie.

Fighters:

 * This comic marks the first time Wonder Woman has officially started to use her Lasso of Truth alongside a shield and a sword.

Variants:

 * Golden Armor appears as a Variant for Wonder Woman.

Signature Perks:

 * Shield of Athena appears as a Signature Perk for Wonder Woman.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn's Mallet originates from this show.

Taunts:

 * Mallet Pose appears as a Taunt for Harley Quinn.

Banners:

 * Harley Quinn's Mallet appears in the Tools of the Trade Banner.

Profile Icons:

 * Your Face Here is based on Harley Quinn's Mallet.

Fighters:

 * The boxing glove gun that appears in Harley Quinn's Aerial Down Attack, Boxing Ringer, and Side Specials, Prank Shot, is based off of the extendo boxing glove that originates from this show.

Signature Perks:

 * Glove Control appears as a Signature Perk for Harley Quinn.

Variants:

 * One Million appears as a "Substitute" Variant for Superman.

Maps:

 * Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis' Batman suit, which is seen in the official artwork of the Batcave, comes from this show.

Banners:

 * The Caped Crusader is based on Batman's insignia's 2000s design, which was first seen in this comic.
 * The *Chestnuts Not Included Banner features Batman's insignia's 2000s design, which was first seen in this comic.

Fighters:

 * George Newbern first voiced Superman in this show.

Announcer Packs:

 * Announcer Pack Superman appears as an Announcer Pack.

Fighters:

 * Kahndaq, the country referenced in some of Black Adam's quotes and move titles, originates from this comic.

Variants:

 * Kahndaq, the country referenced in Black Adam's Heart of Kahndaq Black Adam Variant, originates from this comic.

Fighters:

 * Amon, the Egyptian god of air who is referenced in some of Black Adam's combat quotes, made his DC debut in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Horus/Heru, the Egyptian god of healing and protection who is referenced by both names in some of Black Adam's combat quotes and move titles, made his DC debut in this comic.

Map Theme Songs:

 * Batman: From Shadow Reborn (Original Piece), which plays on the Batcave Map, is an orchestral mix of this movie's main theme.

Variants:

 * Black Lantern Superman appears as a "Substitute" Variant for Superman.

Profile Icons:

 * The Darkness Grows features Black Lantern Superman, who debuted in this comic.

Variants:

 * Black Lantern Wonder Woman appears as a "Substitute" Variant for Wonder Woman.

Profile Icons:

 * Diana Undead features Black Lantern Wonder Woman, who debuted in this comic.

Ringout VFXs:

 * Shazam (Billy Batson), who is referenced in the Shazam! Ringout VFX, first got its name changed from Captain Marvel in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Tara Strong first voiced Harley Quinn in this game.

Taunts:

 * The smoke bomb that appears in Batman's Accidental Bomb Taunt takes its design from this game.

Announcer Packs:

 * Announcer Pack Harley appears as an Announcer Pack.

Fighters:

 * Black Adam's default design is based on his appearance from this comic. The Egyptian sun god Aten/Aton, who is mentioned by both names in some of his combat quotes and move titles, also made his DC debut in this comic. Same goes for the Egyptian snake-god Mehen and the ancient Zehuti.

Variants:

 * Black Adam (Default) appears as a Variant for Black Adam.

Badges:

 * Black Adam Wins appears as a Badge.

Profile Icons:

 * Black Adam's design in the Black Adam Profile Icon is based on his appearance from this comic.

Fighters:

 * One of Superman's quotes when starting a match against Batman references the name of this movie.

Fighters:

 * Wonder Woman's default look is based on her design from this comic.

Variants:

 * Wonder Woman (Default) appears as a Variant for Wonder Woman.

Badges:

 * Wonder Woman Wins appears as a Badge.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn's default design is partly based on her appearance in this comic.

Variants:

 * Harley Quinn (Default) appears as a Variant for Harley Quinn.

Badges:

 * Harley Wins appears as a Badge.

Profile Icons:

 * Harley is based on Harley Quinn's default look.

Stickers:

 * Harley - Crazy appears as a Sticker.
 * Harley - Mad appears as a Sticker.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn's baseball bat is based on Good Night, which debuted in this comic.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn's Chiappa Rhino 60DS, which is seen in her idle animation and some attacks, originates from this game.

Taunts

 * Harley Quinn's Bye Bye Taunt references the elevator fight scene from this movie.

Fighters:

 * The quote from Black Adam's promotional poster originates from this game.

Taunts:

 * Wonder Woman's Jump Rope Taunt references this T-shirt.

Variants:

 * Batman's Samurai Batman Variant is based on his appearance from this anime movie.

Variants:

 * Bloodlines appears as a Variant for Wonder Woman.

Fighters:

 * Harley Quinn's default design is partly based on her appearance in this comic.

Variants:

 * Harley Quinn (Default) appears as a Variant for Harley Quinn.

Badges:

 * Harley Wins appears as a Badge.

Profile Icons:

 * Harley is based on Harley Quinn's default look.

Stickers:

 * Harley - Crazy appears as a Sticker.
 * Harley - Mad appears as a Sticker.

Fighters:

 * The grenade launcher that appears in Harley Quinn's Aerial Up Attack, Confetti Grenade!, is based on her Fun Gun from this movie. The confetti that appears in various of her of attacks (as well as the stat that is named after it) are also possible allusions to the aforementioned gun and the confetti jacket Harley wore in this movie.

Signature Perks:

 * Confetti Explosion appears as a Signature Perk for Harley Quinn.

Variants:

 * Task Force X appears as a Variant for Harley Quinn.

Fighters:

 * The Jack-in-the-Box that appears in Harley Quinn's Down Specials, Whack-in-a-Box, is based on this official figure.

Variants:

 * The Man in Black appears as a "Substitute" Variant for Black Adam.

Profile Icons:

 * Flying Black Adam is based on a scene from this movie.