Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Collection

We’re paying tribute to the many Asian & Pacific Islander characters and creators who have enriched the DC Universe and help make it a diverse, inclusive place to be a hero!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Collection

AAPI Characters of the DC Universe (8)

Get to Know! Cassandra Cain

Get to Know! Cassandra Cain

Whether it’s as Batgirl or Orphan, Cassandra Cain stands as one of the most compelling and beloved players in the Batman mythos. Trace her trajectory from her earliest moments to her latest adventures!
Get to Know! Connor Hawke

Get to Know! Connor Hawke

Abandoned by his father Oliver Queen, Connor Hawke was raised in a secluded ashram and honed his skills as a master archer and peerless martial artist. Having made his peace with his father, Connor protects the DC Universe as the second Green Arrow!
Get to Know! Lady Shiva

Get to Know! Lady Shiva

Possibly the deadliest fighter in the DC Universe, Sandra Wu-San has been both a ruthless assassin and a heroic vigilante. Specializing in bare-handed kills, Sandra’s mastery of martial arts is second to almost none but the world knows her best as Lady Shiva!
Get to Know! Robin

Get to Know! Robin

The offspring of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul is now Robin, Son of Batman.
Get to Know! Rose Wilson

Get to Know! Rose Wilson

The daughter of Deathstroke, Rose Wilson has been both a trusted ally and deadly enemy of the Teen Titans.
Get to Know! Katana

Get to Know! Katana

Wielder of the fearsome Soultaker Sword, Tatsu Yamashiro escaped a tragic past to fight alongside the Outsiders and the Suicide Squad.
Get to Know! Ryan Choi

Get to Know! Ryan Choi

When the original Atom went missing, he left his student with a size-changing belt—and Ryan Choi fulfilled his destiny as the All-New Atom!
Get to Know! Ghost-Maker

Get to Know! Ghost-Maker

A dark reflection of Batman, Ghost-Maker trained with the same vigilante experts around the globe as Bruce Wayne did to avenge the murder of his parents. But unlike Batman, Ghost-Maker isn't afraid to kill and believes crime-fighting is less a duty and more of an art!

AAPI Creators of the DC Universe (6)

Talent Spotlight: Bernard Chang

Talent Spotlight: Bernard Chang

Whether it’s the futuristic action of Batman Beyond or the fast-paced adventure of Teen Titans, Bernard Chang has elevated the DC Universe with his lively, energetic art.
Talent Spotlight: Dustin Nguyen

Talent Spotlight: Dustin Nguyen

As both an artist and a writer, Dustin Nguyen has lent his stylistically diverse talent on every corner of Gotham City, from Batman: Li’l Gotham to Batman: Streets of Gotham!
Talent Spotlight: Gene Luen Yang

Talent Spotlight: Gene Luen Yang

One of the most acclaimed writers and artists in all of fiction, Gene Yang has contributed to DC’s biggest icons and co-created new characters like New Super-Man and the Monkey Prince.
Talent Spotlight: Jim Lee

Talent Spotlight: Jim Lee

Jim Lee is not only DC Comics Co-Publisher and Chief Creative Officer, he’s one of the greatest superhero artists of his generation. Check out his work here!
Talent Spotlight: Mariko Tamaki

Talent Spotlight: Mariko Tamaki

A fan-favorite and award-winning author across a variety of genres, Mariko Tamaki has brought her distinct voice to DC icons including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and more!
Talent Spotlight: Ram V

Talent Spotlight: Ram V

One of the comic book industry’s most imaginative rising stars, catch up with writer Ram V’s DC work from Justice League Dark to Catwoman and beyond!

AAPI COLLECTIONS OF THE DC UNIVERSE (3)

Monkey Prince: Enter the Monkey

Monkey Prince: Enter the Monkey

Marcus Sun, adopted son of freelance henchpeople, finds himself as the new kid at Gotham City High School, where a mysterious man with pig features reveals that Marcus is the newest hero in the DCU, the great sage, equal to the heavens…the Monkey Prince!
Monkey Prince: The Monkey King & I

Monkey Prince: The Monkey King & I

Marcus Sung's secret-henchpeople parents are on the run yet again after being caught in their super-villainy, and they're headed to Metropolis! Even with the legendary Ruyi Jingu Bang staff by his side, can Monkey Prince handle Supergirl??
Robin: The Lazarus Tournament

Robin: The Lazarus Tournament

After learning of the deadly League of Lazarus tournament, Damian Wayne has a new mission: to win the tournament and prove he is the greatest fighter in the DCU—but first, he has to find the secret island where it takes place!

AAPI Stories of the DC Universe Books (13)

Batman (2010-) #670

Batman (2010-) #670

Morrison, Daniel
Batman (2010-) #671

Batman (2010-) #671

Morrison, Daniel
Batman (1940-) #705

Batman (1940-) #705

Daniel
Batman (1940-) #706

Batman (1940-) #706

Daniel
Batman (1940-) #707

Batman (1940-) #707

Daniel
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #1

Batman Incorporated (2010-) #1

Morrison, Paquette
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #2

Batman Incorporated (2010-) #2

Morrison, Paquette
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #6

Batman Incorporated (2010-) #6

Morrison, Burnham
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #0

Batman Incorporated (2012-) #0

Morrison, Irving
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #11

Batman Incorporated (2012-) #11

Burnham, Lucas
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #13

Batman Incorporated (2012-) #13

Morrison, Burnham
Batman Incorporated Special (2013-) #1

Batman Incorporated Special (2013-) #1

Fairbairn, Leon
DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1

DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1

Nguyen, Chiang

AAPI Stories of the DC Universe Comic Series (15)

Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance

Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance

6 Items
Green Arrow (2016-2019)

Green Arrow (2016-2019)

63 Items
Justice League International

Justice League International

14 Items
Monkey Prince

Monkey Prince

15 Items
New Super-Man

New Super-Man

28 Items
OMAC (2011-2012)

OMAC (2011-2012)

9 Items
Batman Incorporated

Batman Incorporated

14 Items
Vimanarama

Vimanarama

5 Items
Katana

Katana

11 Items
The All New Atom

The All New Atom

26 Items
Robin (2021-)

Robin (2021-)

21 Items
Knight Terrors: Ravager

Knight Terrors: Ravager

2 Items
Spirit World

Spirit World

6 Items
The Vigil

The Vigil

6 Items
City Boy

City Boy

6 Items