How every character in the DC extended universe compares to their comic-book counterpart

Gabbi ShawAug 25, 2021, 23:31 IST

Batman.DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The DCEU, or DC extended universe, has produced 11 films overall, with at least four in the works.
We've compared (almost) every character in the universe with their comic-book counterpart.
Some are remarkably similar ... others, not so much.

Henry Cavill made his first appearance as Clark Kent, a native of the planet Krypton sent to Earth to escape his dying planet, in "Man of Steel" in 2013. He's got the look down pat.

Clark Kent. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Henry Cavill made his first appearance as Clark Kent, a native of the planet Krypton sent to Earth to escape his dying planet, in "Man of Steel" in 2013. He's got the look down pat.

Here's what he looks like in his full Kryptonian super-suit. In the film, his suit is a bit more muted.

Superman. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

His iconic love interest Lois Lane, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is played by Amy Adams. She's a redhead in the DCEU, while in the comics, Lois is traditionally a brunette.

Lois Lane. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

His iconic love interest Lois Lane, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is played by Amy Adams. She's a redhead in the DCEU, while in the comics, Lois is traditionally a brunette.

One of Superman's most famous enemies, fellow Kryptonian General Zod, was played by Michael Shannon.

General Zod. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

When Kal-El landed on Earth, he was adopted by humans and named Clark Kent. His father, Jonathan, was played by Kevin Costner.

Jonathan Kent. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Clark's mother, Martha, plays a pivotal role in the DCEU. She's played by Diane Lane.

Martha Kent. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Clark's boss at the Daily Planet, a newspaper in Metropolis, was played by Laurence Fishburne. They have the same generally displeased look.

Perry White. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

One of General Zod's allies, Faora, was played by German actress Antje Traue. Their armor is remarkably similar.

Faora. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Ayelet Zurer played Lara Lor-Van, Kal-El's birth mother.

Lara Lor-Van. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Russell Crowe took over for Marlon Brando in the DCEU version of Jor-El, Kal-El's father who teaches him about Krypton from beyond the grave.

Jor-El. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Richard Schiff had a small role as Emil Hamilton. In the comics, he's a professor, but in the DCEU, he's a scientist working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Emil Hamilton. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Richard Schiff had a small role as Emil Hamilton. In the comics, he's a professor, but in the DCEU, he's a scientist working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Another Kryptonian enemy of Superman's, Jax-Ur, appears in "Man of Steel" played by Mackenzie Gray.

Jax-Ur. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Michael Kelly had a small role as minor Superman character Steve Lombard, a co-worker of Clark and Lois' at the Daily Planet.

Steve Lombard. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The DCEU returned in 2016 with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Ben Affleck made his debut as billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne ...

Bruce Wayne. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Who, of course, also is known by another name: Batman.

Batman. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Superman's most famous nemesis, Lex Luthor, also made his debut as played by Jesse Eisenberg. He later shaved his head to achieve his iconic bald look from the comics.

Lex Luthor. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Batman's famed butler, Alfred Pennyworth, is played by Jeremy Irons, who took a more casual approach than Alfred's classic tux and bow tie.

Alfred Pennyworth. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Anatoli Knyazev, played by Callan Mulvey, appears as a henchman of Lex Luthor's. In the comics, he's a villain called KGBeast, a cybernetically enhanced assassin.

KGBeast/Anatoli Knyazev. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Tao Okamoto played Lex Luthor's assistant Mercy Graves.

Mercy Graves. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Robin Atkin Downes provided the voice for the infamous Superman villain Doomsday - or at least, one version of him. In the comics, he's a prehistoric Kryptonian demon, while in the DCEU, he's a creature created from the reanimated corpse of General Zod.

Doomsday. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Robin Atkin Downes provided the voice for the infamous Superman villain Doomsday - or at least, one version of him. In the comics, he's a prehistoric Kryptonian demon, while in the DCEU, he's a creature created from the reanimated corpse of General Zod.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a small role as Bruce's dead father, Thomas Wayne.

Thomas Wayne. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Lauren Cohan played Bruce's deceased mother Martha, a name she shares with Clark's mother. Note the pearls - they're one of Martha's trademarks.

Martha Wayne. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

A version of Clark Kent's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, appeared briefly in the film, played by Michael Cassidy. In the comics, he's more of your traditional dopey guy, whereas in the film he's a CIA operative.

Jimmy Olsen. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

A version of Clark Kent's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, appeared briefly in the film, played by Michael Cassidy. In the comics, he's more of your traditional dopey guy, whereas in the film he's a CIA operative.

Joe Morton briefly shows up in "Batman v Superman" playing STAR Labs scientist Silas Stone. He plays a larger role later on in the DCEU, as the father of Victor Stone, aka Cyborg.

Silas Stone. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Joe Morton briefly shows up in "Batman v Superman" playing STAR Labs scientist Silas Stone. He plays a larger role later on in the DCEU, as the father of Victor Stone, aka Cyborg.

When "Suicide Squad" was released, it brought many of DC's most well-known villains to the screen, including - of course - Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, a psychiatrist-turned-killer and one of Batman's most famous villains. In the 2021 sequel, she gets to wear a more comics-accurate outfit, briefly.

Harley Quinn. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

When "Suicide Squad" was released, it brought many of DC's most well-known villains to the screen, including - of course - Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, a psychiatrist-turned-killer and one of Batman's most famous villains. In the 2021 sequel, she gets to wear a more comics-accurate outfit, briefly.

Will Smith played Batman villain and deadly assassin with a secret heart Floyd Lawton, aka Deadshot. His DCEU costume was impressively comics-accurate.

Deadshot. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Jared Leto controversially took over as the Joker, Batman's greatest foe and agent of chaos.

Joker. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The mastermind behind Task Force X and amoral FBI operative, Amanda Waller, is played by Viola Davis.

Amanda Waller. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Jai Courtney played Digger Harkness, aka Captain Boomerang, a criminal who is extremely talented with, you guessed it, boomerangs. Traditionally, he's an enemy of the Flash.

Captain Boomerang. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Jai Courtney played Digger Harkness, aka Captain Boomerang, a criminal who is extremely talented with, you guessed it, boomerangs. Traditionally, he's an enemy of the Flash.

El Diablo (real name Chato Santana), a meta-human with the ability to turn into a demonic fire entity, was played by Jay Hernandez.

El Diablo. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Killer Croc, or Waylon Jones, was played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. On both page and screen, he's a man born with a genetic condition that gives him the appearance of a crocodile, which leads society to ostracize him, which in turn drives him mad. He's another member of Batman's rogues gallery.

Killer Croc. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Killer Croc, or Waylon Jones, was played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. On both page and screen, he's a man born with a genetic condition that gives him the appearance of a crocodile, which leads society to ostracize him, which in turn drives him mad. He's another member of Batman's rogues gallery.

Karen Fukuhara played Katana, a fearsome samurai whose sword traps the souls of those it kills inside it. She's a hero, unlike the rest of the Squad.

Katana. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Adam Beach had a brief role as Slipknot, an assassin who finds out the hard way that the bombs implanted in their necks are real. As you can guess, he's really good with ropes and knots, and he was first shown as an enemy of Firestorm.

Slipknot. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Adam Beach had a brief role as Slipknot, an assassin who finds out the hard way that the bombs implanted in their necks are real. As you can guess, he's really good with ropes and knots, and he was first shown as an enemy of Firestorm.

The film's true villain, Enchantress, was played by Cara Delevingne. Her movie look is a little grimier than the comics version, and she's more of a straight-up villain. In the comics, she's an anti-hero.

Enchantress. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The film's true villain, Enchantress, was played by Cara Delevingne. Her movie look is a little grimier than the comics version, and she's more of a straight-up villain. In the comics, she's an anti-hero.

An altered version of Incubus, Enchantress' brother, was played by Alain Chanoine.

Incubus. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Jim Parrack played a version of Jonny Frost, a henchman of the Joker in the comics.

Jonny Frost. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Common had a small role as Monster T, also known as Tattooed Man in the comics, another one of the Joker's henchmen.

Tattooed Man/Monster T. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon played Deadshot's young daughter, Zoe Lawton. In the comics, she becomes a hero called Liveshot.

Zoe Lawton. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

After making her debut in "Batman v Superman," Gal Gadot's Amazonian warrior princess Wonder Woman, real name Diana, got her own film in 2017.

Wonder Woman. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Diana's love interest from the comics, World War I pilot and spy Steve Trevor, made his on-screen debut in the film. He was played by Chris Pine.

Steve Trevor. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Diana's aunt and mentor Antiope was played by Robin Wright.

Antiope. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

While Diana's mother, Queen Hippolyta, is played by Connie Nielsen. She asked Zeus for a daughter, which is how Diana was created.

Queen Hippolyta. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

David Thewlis was revealed as the Greek god of war, Ares.

Ares. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Wonder Woman fights against a Nazi doctor named Isabel Maru, creator of a dangerous poisonous gas, played by Elena Anaya. In the comics, she's known as Doctor Poison.

Doctor Poison. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Etta Candy was played by Lucy Davis. In the comics, she's one of Diana's good friends, while in the movie she's introduced as Steve's secretary.

Etta Candy. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

One of Steve's allies, Sameer, was played by Saïd Taghmaoui.

Sameer. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Another ally, Charlie, was played by Ewen Bremner.

Charlie. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Rounding out Steve's Crew is Chief, played by Eugene Brave Rock. He claims he's a demi-god in the film.

Chief. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The first version of "Justice League" was released in 2017. Barry Allen, aka the Flash, made his real debut after a brief appearance in "Batman v Superman" played by Ezra Miller. He has the Speed Force running through him, making him able to run at super-speed.

The Flash. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The first version of "Justice League" was released in 2017. Barry Allen, aka the Flash, made his real debut after a brief appearance in "Batman v Superman" played by Ezra Miller. He has the Speed Force running through him, making him able to run at super-speed.

Barry's dad, Henry, who is wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his wife and Barry's mother, was played by Billy Crudup. He will be replaced with Ron Livingston in the upcoming "Flash" solo film.

Henry Allen. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Barry's dad, Henry, who is wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his wife and Barry's mother, was played by Billy Crudup. He will be replaced with Ron Livingston in the upcoming "Flash" solo film.

Victor Stone, aka Cyborg, also made his first full appearance in "Justice League," played by Ray Fisher. In the film, he was transformed into a cyborg by his father after a near-fatal car crash.

Cyborg. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Victor Stone, aka Cyborg, also made his first full appearance in "Justice League," played by Ray Fisher. In the film, he was transformed into a cyborg by his father after a near-fatal car crash.

Commissioner Jim Gordon, played by JK Simmons, made his debut in the film, as well. He's a close ally of Batman's and the leader of the Gotham police.

Commissioner Gordon. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Steppenwolf, a New God from the planet Apokolips played by Ciarán Hinds, appeared in both versions of "Justice League." Here's how his two different designs compare to the comics, where he's a frequent foe of both Superman and the Justice League.

Steppenwolf. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Steppenwolf, a New God from the planet Apokolips played by Ciarán Hinds, appeared in both versions of "Justice League." Here's how his two different designs compare to the comics, where he's a frequent foe of both Superman and the Justice League.

DC's version of the Greek god Zeus, played by Sergi Constance, appeared in both versions of "Justice League."

Zeus. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

DC also has an interpretation of the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, played by Aurore Lauzeral. She carried her bow and arrows in comics and the DCEU.

Artemis. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Deathstroke, yet another famed DC villain (usually going up against the Teen Titans), pops up at the end of both "Justice Leagues" played by Joe Manganiello. While we never learned much about him in the DCEU, in the comics he's a genetically enhanced assassin.

Deathstroke. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Deathstroke, yet another famed DC villain (usually going up against the Teen Titans), pops up at the end of both "Justice Leagues" played by Joe Manganiello. While we never learned much about him in the DCEU, in the comics he's a genetically enhanced assassin.

Jason Momoa's Aquaman (or Arthur Curry), rightful heir to the throne of undersea kingdom Atlantis, finally got his own film in 2018 after two prior appearances in the DCEU. Momoa rocks the gold and green bodysuit and the trident with ease.

Aquaman. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Jason Momoa's Aquaman (or Arthur Curry), rightful heir to the throne of undersea kingdom Atlantis, finally got his own film in 2018 after two prior appearances in the DCEU. Momoa rocks the gold and green bodysuit and the trident with ease.

His love interest and Atlantean princess Mera is played by Amber Heard.

Princess Mera. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Willem Dafoe plays one of Arthur's Atlantean advisors and parental figures, Nuidis Vulko.

Nuidis Vulko. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Arthur's treacherous and surface-hating half-brother Orm Marius, aka Ocean Master, is played by Patrick Wilson.

Orm Marius. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Mera's father, King Nereus of Xebel, another underwater kingdom, is played by Dolph Lundgren. In the comics, Nereus is actually betrothed to Mera, though they do not get married due to her love for Aquaman.

King Nereus. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Mera's father, King Nereus of Xebel, another underwater kingdom, is played by Dolph Lundgren. In the comics, Nereus is actually betrothed to Mera, though they do not get married due to her love for Aquaman.

One of the film's antagonists is Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul Mateen II. He's a cutthroat criminal who utilizes advanced tech to wage war underwater.

Black Manta. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Arthur's human father, Tom Curry, is played by Temuera Morrison. His ethnicity was changed from the comics to reflect Momoa's Polynesian heritage.

Tom Curry. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

His mother, the missing Atlantean queen Atlanna, is played by Nicole Kidman.

Queen Atlanna. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

A younger version of Stephen Shin - played by Randall Park - appeared in the film, as well. In the movie, he's a conspiracy theorist who tries to convince the world that Atlantis is real.

Stephen Shin. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

A younger version of Stephen Shin - played by Randall Park - appeared in the film, as well. In the movie, he's a conspiracy theorist who tries to convince the world that Atlantis is real.

Graham McTavish played an ancestor of Arthur's, King Atlan. In the comics, he resembles an ice monster, whereas in the film, he's like a holographic ghost projection.

King Atlan. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

A mythical leviathan called Karathen was voiced by none other than Julie Andrews. It's based on the comics monster Karaqan.

Karathen/Karaqan. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The next DCEU movie to be released was "Shazam!" in 2019. The titular character, Shazam (or Captain Marvel as he was formerly known), is played by Zachary Levi.

Shazam. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

But when he's not busy being an adult superhero, Shazam is actually a teenage boy named Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel. All Billy has to say is "Shazam" to turn into the powerful hero.

Billy Batson. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

But when he's not busy being an adult superhero, Shazam is actually a teenage boy named Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel. All Billy has to say is "Shazam" to turn into the powerful hero.

His best friend and foster brother, Freddy Freeman, is played by Jack Dylan Grazer as a teenager.

Freddy Freeman. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The adult version of Freddy is played by Adam Brody. In the comics, he's called Captain Marvel Jr. or Shazam Jr.

Shazam Jr. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The wizard Shazam who wants to give away his mystical powers is played by Djimon Hounsou in a remarkably comics-accurate costume.

Shazam. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The film's villain, mad scientist Doctor Sivana, was played by Mark Strong.

Doctor Sivana. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

One of Billy's foster siblings named Mary is played by Grace Fulton as a teen.

Mary. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

In the first "Shazam!," the elder Mary, aka Mary Marvel or Lady Shazam, was played by Michelle Borth. In the sequel, Grace Fulton will take over as adult Mary.

Mary Marvel/Lady Shazam. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The kid version of Eugene Choi is played by Ian Chen.

Eugene Choi. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

As an adult superhero, Eugene is played by Ross Butler.

Eugene Choi. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Pedro Peña, yet another foster brother, is played by Jovan Armand.

Pedro Peña. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The superhero version of Pedro is played by DJ Cotrona.

Pedro Peña. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Last up from the Marvel Family is Darla Dudley, who is played by Faithe Herman.

Darla Dudley. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Adult Darla is played by Meagan Good.

Darla Dudley. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The evil caterpillar-esque Mister Mind had a brief cameo voiced by director David F. Sandberg. He's one of Shazam's most famous foes, an alien worm with telepathic powers.

Mister Mind. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The evil caterpillar-esque Mister Mind had a brief cameo voiced by director David F. Sandberg. He's one of Shazam's most famous foes, an alien worm with telepathic powers.

In 2020's "Birds of Prey," Harley Quinn met a new crew of boss women - one of which was Jurnee Smollett's Black Canary (Dinah Lance), who has a powerful sonic scream that she calls her "canary cry." In the comics, she's traditionally associated with Green Arrow, who has yet to make his DCEU debut.

Black Canary. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

In 2020's "Birds of Prey," Harley Quinn met a new crew of boss women - one of which was Jurnee Smollett's Black Canary (Dinah Lance), who has a powerful sonic scream that she calls her "canary cry." In the comics, she's traditionally associated with Green Arrow, who has yet to make his DCEU debut.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the Huntress, aka Helena Bertinelli. Her movie costume has hints of her trademark purple costume, but they both have a handy crossbow - all the better for taking out her family's killers.

Huntress. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the Huntress, aka Helena Bertinelli. Her movie costume has hints of her trademark purple costume, but they both have a handy crossbow - all the better for taking out her family's killers.

Rounding out the Birds is Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, a former Gotham police officer who resigns out of disgust at the corruption within the force. In the film, she teams up with Harley and crew to get ahead in her career - though by the end, she resigns, just like in the comics.

Renee Montoya. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Rounding out the Birds is Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, a former Gotham police officer who resigns out of disgust at the corruption within the force. In the film, she teams up with Harley and crew to get ahead in her career - though by the end, she resigns, just like in the comics.

Cassandra Cain, as played by Ella Jay Basco, tagged along for the ride. In the comics, she eventually becomes Batgirl when she gets older.

Cassandra Cain. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

The ladies team up against Black Mask, a psychopathic crime lord, played by Ewan McGregor. He's usually a foe of Batman's.

Black Mask. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

He tries to use serial killer Victor Zsasz, played by Chris Messina, to take the women down. In the comics, Victor puts a tally mark on his body for every person he kills - his look in the movie is a tad more subtle.

Victor Zsasz. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

He tries to use serial killer Victor Zsasz, played by Chris Messina, to take the women down. In the comics, Victor puts a tally mark on his body for every person he kills - his look in the movie is a tad more subtle.

Turning back time to the '80s with "Wonder Woman 1984," we saw Cheetah (real name Barbara Ann Minerva), played by Kristen Wiig, make her villainous debut. She's noticeably blonder in the film.

Cheetah DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Turning back time to the '80s with "Wonder Woman 1984," we saw Cheetah (real name Barbara Ann Minerva), played by Kristen Wiig, make her villainous debut. She's noticeably blonder in the film.

She received her powers from slimeball Maxwell Lord, played by Pedro Pascal with a completely different look and vibe.

Maxwell Lord. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Lord feuds with businessman Simon Stagg, played by Oliver Cotton. He's usually played against Metamorpho, who hasn't been in the DCEU yet.

Simon Stagg. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

When Zack Snyder's director's cut of "Justice League" was dropped on HBO Max in 2021, many characters that were cut from the original reappeared, like the iconic DC villain Darkseid, played by Ray Porter.

Darkseid. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

When Zack Snyder's director's cut of "Justice League" was dropped on HBO Max in 2021, many characters that were cut from the original reappeared, like the iconic DC villain Darkseid, played by Ray Porter.

His sidekick, DeSaad (played by Peter Guinness), also returned after getting cut originally.

DeSaad. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Zheng Kai played Ryan Choi briefly. In the comics, the character becomes the Atom, a shrinking superhero.

Ryan Choi. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Barry Allen's most famous love interest from the comics, Iris West, also was cut from the original. She's played by Kiersey Clemons. In the comics, she's a white woman, but in the CW series "The Flash," Iris is also played by a Black actress, Candice Patton.

Iris West. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Barry Allen's most famous love interest from the comics, Iris West, also was cut from the original. She's played by Kiersey Clemons. In the comics, she's a white woman, but in the CW series "The Flash," Iris is also played by a Black actress, Candice Patton.

One of Darkseid's henchmen, Granny Goodness, was made entirely out of CGI.

Granny Goodness. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

After making numerous cameos, Harry Lennix's General Calvin Swanwick was revealed as the Martian Manhunter, a refugee from Mars who has dedicated his life to protecting Earth.

Martian Manhunter. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

After making numerous cameos, Harry Lennix's General Calvin Swanwick was revealed as the Martian Manhunter, a refugee from Mars who has dedicated his life to protecting Earth.

This brings us to 2021's "The Suicide Squad," which sees Idris Elba make his debut as Bloodsport, another deadly assassin with a secret heart who can use advanced technology to create different weapons.

Bloodsport. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

This brings us to 2021's "The Suicide Squad," which sees Idris Elba make his debut as Bloodsport, another deadly assassin with a secret heart who can use advanced technology to create different weapons.

Joel Kinnaman played Colonel Rick Flag, an army operative assigned to Task Force X (aka the Suicide Squad) and one of the few characters to return from the 2016 original film. He wears a yellow shirt for most of the film in a nod to his comics look.

Rick Flag. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

Joel Kinnaman played Colonel Rick Flag, an army operative assigned to Task Force X (aka the Suicide Squad) and one of the few characters to return from the 2016 original film. He wears a yellow shirt for most of the film in a nod to his comics look.

He's joined by John Cena as Peacemaker, a villain so obsessed with "peace" that he'll kill anyone in his way of getting it. In the comics, he's more of a superhero than his DCEU counterpart.

Peacemaker. DC Universe Infinite/Warner Bros. Pictures

He's joined by John Cena as Peacemaker, a villain so obsessed with "peace" that he'll kill anyone in his way of getting it. In the comics, he's more of a superhero than his DCEU counterpart.

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How every character in the DC extended universe compares to their comic-book counterpart

Henry Cavill made his first appearance as Clark Kent, a native of the planet Krypton sent to Earth to escape his dying planet, in "Man of Steel" in 2013. He's got the look down pat.

Here's what he looks like in his full Kryptonian super-suit. In the film, his suit is a bit more muted.

His iconic love interest Lois Lane, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is played by Amy Adams. She's a redhead in the DCEU, while in the comics, Lois is traditionally a brunette.

One of Superman's most famous enemies, fellow Kryptonian General Zod, was played by Michael Shannon.

When Kal-El landed on Earth, he was adopted by humans and named Clark Kent. His father, Jonathan, was played by Kevin Costner.

Clark's mother, Martha, plays a pivotal role in the DCEU. She's played by Diane Lane.

Clark's boss at the Daily Planet, a newspaper in Metropolis, was played by Laurence Fishburne. They have the same generally displeased look.

One of General Zod's allies, Faora, was played by German actress Antje Traue. Their armor is remarkably similar.

Ayelet Zurer played Lara Lor-Van, Kal-El's birth mother.

Russell Crowe took over for Marlon Brando in the DCEU version of Jor-El, Kal-El's father who teaches him about Krypton from beyond the grave.

Richard Schiff had a small role as Emil Hamilton. In the comics, he's a professor, but in the DCEU, he's a scientist working with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Another Kryptonian enemy of Superman's, Jax-Ur, appears in "Man of Steel" played by Mackenzie Gray.

Michael Kelly had a small role as minor Superman character Steve Lombard, a co-worker of Clark and Lois' at the Daily Planet.

The DCEU returned in 2016 with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Ben Affleck made his debut as billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne ...

Who, of course, also is known by another name: Batman.

Superman's most famous nemesis, Lex Luthor, also made his debut as played by Jesse Eisenberg. He later shaved his head to achieve his iconic bald look from the comics.

Batman's famed butler, Alfred Pennyworth, is played by Jeremy Irons, who took a more casual approach than Alfred's classic tux and bow tie.

Anatoli Knyazev, played by Callan Mulvey, appears as a henchman of Lex Luthor's. In the comics, he's a villain called KGBeast, a cybernetically enhanced assassin.

Tao Okamoto played Lex Luthor's assistant Mercy Graves.

Robin Atkin Downes provided the voice for the infamous Superman villain Doomsday - or at least, one version of him. In the comics, he's a prehistoric Kryptonian demon, while in the DCEU, he's a creature created from the reanimated corpse of General Zod.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a small role as Bruce's dead father, Thomas Wayne.

Lauren Cohan played Bruce's deceased mother Martha, a name she shares with Clark's mother. Note the pearls - they're one of Martha's trademarks.

A version of Clark Kent's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, appeared briefly in the film, played by Michael Cassidy. In the comics, he's more of your traditional dopey guy, whereas in the film he's a CIA operative.

Joe Morton briefly shows up in "Batman v Superman" playing STAR Labs scientist Silas Stone. He plays a larger role later on in the DCEU, as the father of Victor Stone, aka Cyborg.

Will Smith played Batman villain and deadly assassin with a secret heart Floyd Lawton, aka Deadshot. His DCEU costume was impressively comics-accurate.

Jared Leto controversially took over as the Joker, Batman's greatest foe and agent of chaos.

The mastermind behind Task Force X and amoral FBI operative, Amanda Waller, is played by Viola Davis.

Jai Courtney played Digger Harkness, aka Captain Boomerang, a criminal who is extremely talented with, you guessed it, boomerangs. Traditionally, he's an enemy of the Flash.

El Diablo (real name Chato Santana), a meta-human with the ability to turn into a demonic fire entity, was played by Jay Hernandez.

Killer Croc, or Waylon Jones, was played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. On both page and screen, he's a man born with a genetic condition that gives him the appearance of a crocodile, which leads society to ostracize him, which in turn drives him mad. He's another member of Batman's rogues gallery.

Karen Fukuhara played Katana, a fearsome samurai whose sword traps the souls of those it kills inside it. She's a hero, unlike the rest of the Squad.

Adam Beach had a brief role as Slipknot, an assassin who finds out the hard way that the bombs implanted in their necks are real. As you can guess, he's really good with ropes and knots, and he was first shown as an enemy of Firestorm.

The film's true villain, Enchantress, was played by Cara Delevingne. Her movie look is a little grimier than the comics version, and she's more of a straight-up villain. In the comics, she's an anti-hero.

An altered version of Incubus, Enchantress' brother, was played by Alain Chanoine.

Jim Parrack played a version of Jonny Frost, a henchman of the Joker in the comics.

Common had a small role as Monster T, also known as Tattooed Man in the comics, another one of the Joker's henchmen.

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon played Deadshot's young daughter, Zoe Lawton. In the comics, she becomes a hero called Liveshot.

After making her debut in "Batman v Superman," Gal Gadot's Amazonian warrior princess Wonder Woman, real name Diana, got her own film in 2017.

Diana's love interest from the comics, World War I pilot and spy Steve Trevor, made his on-screen debut in the film. He was played by Chris Pine.

Diana's aunt and mentor Antiope was played by Robin Wright.

While Diana's mother, Queen Hippolyta, is played by Connie Nielsen. She asked Zeus for a daughter, which is how Diana was created.

David Thewlis was revealed as the Greek god of war, Ares.

Wonder Woman fights against a Nazi doctor named Isabel Maru, creator of a dangerous poisonous gas, played by Elena Anaya. In the comics, she's known as Doctor Poison.

Etta Candy was played by Lucy Davis. In the comics, she's one of Diana's good friends, while in the movie she's introduced as Steve's secretary.

One of Steve's allies, Sameer, was played by Saïd Taghmaoui.

Another ally, Charlie, was played by Ewen Bremner.

Rounding out Steve's Crew is Chief, played by Eugene Brave Rock. He claims he's a demi-god in the film.

The first version of "Justice League" was released in 2017. Barry Allen, aka the Flash, made his real debut after a brief appearance in "Batman v Superman" played by Ezra Miller. He has the Speed Force running through him, making him able to run at super-speed.

Barry's dad, Henry, who is wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his wife and Barry's mother, was played by Billy Crudup. He will be replaced with Ron Livingston in the upcoming "Flash" solo film.

Victor Stone, aka Cyborg, also made his first full appearance in "Justice League," played by Ray Fisher. In the film, he was transformed into a cyborg by his father after a near-fatal car crash.

Commissioner Jim Gordon, played by JK Simmons, made his debut in the film, as well. He's a close ally of Batman's and the leader of the Gotham police.

Steppenwolf, a New God from the planet Apokolips played by Ciarán Hinds, appeared in both versions of "Justice League." Here's how his two different designs compare to the comics, where he's a frequent foe of both Superman and the Justice League.

DC's version of the Greek god Zeus, played by Sergi Constance, appeared in both versions of "Justice League."

DC also has an interpretation of the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis, played by Aurore Lauzeral. She carried her bow and arrows in comics and the DCEU.

Deathstroke, yet another famed DC villain (usually going up against the Teen Titans), pops up at the end of both "Justice Leagues" played by Joe Manganiello. While we never learned much about him in the DCEU, in the comics he's a genetically enhanced assassin.

Jason Momoa's Aquaman (or Arthur Curry), rightful heir to the throne of undersea kingdom Atlantis, finally got his own film in 2018 after two prior appearances in the DCEU. Momoa rocks the gold and green bodysuit and the trident with ease.

His love interest and Atlantean princess Mera is played by Amber Heard.

Willem Dafoe plays one of Arthur's Atlantean advisors and parental figures, Nuidis Vulko.

Arthur's treacherous and surface-hating half-brother Orm Marius, aka Ocean Master, is played by Patrick Wilson.

Mera's father, King Nereus of Xebel, another underwater kingdom, is played by Dolph Lundgren. In the comics, Nereus is actually betrothed to Mera, though they do not get married due to her love for Aquaman.

One of the film's antagonists is Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul Mateen II. He's a cutthroat criminal who utilizes advanced tech to wage war underwater.

Arthur's human father, Tom Curry, is played by Temuera Morrison. His ethnicity was changed from the comics to reflect Momoa's Polynesian heritage.

His mother, the missing Atlantean queen Atlanna, is played by Nicole Kidman.

A younger version of Stephen Shin - played by Randall Park - appeared in the film, as well. In the movie, he's a conspiracy theorist who tries to convince the world that Atlantis is real.

Graham McTavish played an ancestor of Arthur's, King Atlan. In the comics, he resembles an ice monster, whereas in the film, he's like a holographic ghost projection.

A mythical leviathan called Karathen was voiced by none other than Julie Andrews. It's based on the comics monster Karaqan.

The next DCEU movie to be released was "Shazam!" in 2019. The titular character, Shazam (or Captain Marvel as he was formerly known), is played by Zachary Levi.

But when he's not busy being an adult superhero, Shazam is actually a teenage boy named Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel. All Billy has to say is "Shazam" to turn into the powerful hero.

His best friend and foster brother, Freddy Freeman, is played by Jack Dylan Grazer as a teenager.

The adult version of Freddy is played by Adam Brody. In the comics, he's called Captain Marvel Jr. or Shazam Jr.

The wizard Shazam who wants to give away his mystical powers is played by Djimon Hounsou in a remarkably comics-accurate costume.

The film's villain, mad scientist Doctor Sivana, was played by Mark Strong.

One of Billy's foster siblings named Mary is played by Grace Fulton as a teen.

In the first "Shazam!," the elder Mary, aka Mary Marvel or Lady Shazam, was played by Michelle Borth. In the sequel, Grace Fulton will take over as adult Mary.

The kid version of Eugene Choi is played by Ian Chen.

As an adult superhero, Eugene is played by Ross Butler.

Pedro Peña, yet another foster brother, is played by Jovan Armand.

The superhero version of Pedro is played by DJ Cotrona.