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

FREE TO READ AAPI HERITAGE MONTH BOOKS (5)

DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1Nguyen, ChiangMay 11, 2021
City Boy #1City Boy #1Pak, JungMay 23, 2023
The Vigil #1The Vigil #1V., SharmaMay 16, 2023
Spirit World #1Spirit World #1Wong, HainingMay 9, 2023
The Other History of the DC Universe #3The Other History of the DC Universe #3Ridley, CamuncoliMar 30, 2021

AAPI Characters of the DC Universe (8)

Get to Know! Cassandra CainGet to Know! Cassandra CainWhether 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 HawkeGet to Know! Connor HawkeAbandoned 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 ShivaGet to Know! Lady ShivaPossibly 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! RobinGet to Know! RobinThe offspring of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul is now Robin, Son of Batman.
Get to Know! Rose WilsonGet to Know! Rose WilsonThe daughter of Deathstroke, Rose Wilson has been both a trusted ally and deadly enemy of the Teen Titans.
Get to Know! KatanaGet to Know! KatanaWielder of the fearsome Soultaker Sword, Tatsu Yamashiro escaped a tragic past to fight alongside the Outsiders and the Suicide Squad.
Get to Know! Ryan ChoiGet to Know! Ryan ChoiWhen 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-MakerGet to Know! Ghost-MakerA 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 ChangTalent Spotlight: Bernard ChangWhether 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 NguyenTalent Spotlight: Dustin NguyenAs 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 YangTalent Spotlight: Gene Luen YangOne 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 LeeTalent Spotlight: Jim LeeJim 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 TamakiTalent Spotlight: Mariko TamakiA 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 VTalent Spotlight: Ram VOne 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 (6)

Monkey Prince: Enter the MonkeyMonkey Prince: Enter the MonkeyMarcus 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 & IMonkey Prince: The Monkey King & IMarcus 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 TournamentRobin: The Lazarus TournamentAfter 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!
City BoyCity BoyCity Boy, a.k.a. Cameron Kim, is just trying to make a living by using his powers of being able to speak to cities to find hidden goods to pawn. But those abilities mean he hears each city’s history and the dark truths behind them. Can Cameron find the hero within to right each city's wrong?
Spirit WorldSpirit WorldXanthe, a non-binary Chinese hero with the ability to travel in and out of the Spirit World, forms a reluctant alliance with John Constantine to rescue Batgirl from a horde of Chinese hopping vampires!
The VigilThe VigilThe Vigil is Arclight, Saya, Dodge, and Castle, a group of individuals given powers they didn’t want, determined to stop metahuman research and tech created for military applications at any cost!

AAPI Stories of the DC Universe Books (13)

Batman (2010-) #670Batman (2010-) #670Morrison, DanielOct 31, 2007
Batman (2010-) #671Batman (2010-) #671Morrison, DanielNov 28, 2007
Batman (1940-) #705Batman (1940-) #705DanielDec 15, 2010
Batman (1940-) #706Batman (1940-) #706DanielJan 19, 2011
Batman (1940-) #707Batman (1940-) #707DanielFeb 16, 2011
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #1Batman Incorporated (2010-) #1Morrison, PaquetteNov 17, 2010
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #2Batman Incorporated (2010-) #2Morrison, PaquetteDec 22, 2010
Batman Incorporated (2010-) #6Batman Incorporated (2010-) #6Morrison, BurnhamMay 11, 2011
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #0Batman Incorporated (2012-) #0Morrison, IrvingSep 26, 2012
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #11Batman Incorporated (2012-) #11Burnham, LucasMay 22, 2013
Batman Incorporated (2012-) #13Batman Incorporated (2012-) #13Morrison, BurnhamJul 31, 2013
Batman Incorporated Special (2013-) #1Batman Incorporated Special (2013-) #1Fairbairn, LeonAug 28, 2013
DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1Nguyen, ChiangMay 11, 2021

AAPI Stories of the DC Universe Comic Series (15)

Final Crisis Aftermath: DanceFinal Crisis Aftermath: Dance6 Items
Green Arrow (2016-2019)Green Arrow (2016-2019)63 Items
Justice League InternationalJustice League International14 Items
Monkey PrinceMonkey Prince15 Items
New Super-ManNew Super-Man28 Items
OMAC (2011-2012)OMAC (2011-2012)9 Items
Batman IncorporatedBatman Incorporated15 Items
VimanaramaVimanarama
KatanaKatana11 Items
The All New AtomThe All New Atom26 Items
Robin (2021-)Robin (2021-)22 Items
Knight Terrors: RavagerKnight Terrors: Ravager2 Items
Spirit WorldSpirit World7 Items
The VigilThe Vigil7 Items
City BoyCity Boy7 Items