What Was the DC Implosion?
The history of DC Comics has experienced both highs and lows throughout its existence. It was instrumental in shaping the modern concept of superheroes, and in 1956, it launched the Silver Age of Comics with the publication of Showcase #4. However, the emergence of Marvel in 1961, which returned to the superhero genre after a long hiatus producing monster, romance, and Western comics, led to DC losing its leading position. Since then, despite consistently publishing some of the most critically acclaimed comics, such as Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns, DC has remained the second-largest publisher. These notable works were produced in the 1980s following the controversial DC Implosion event.