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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a shining wall full of {{color|blue}} dots. As we zoom out, we see a close-up of someone's eye, the face of a character (possibly the Joker) with a mencing grin, and a man getting punched. As the camera finishes zooming out, the dots form the letters "'''''DC'''''", as a shooting star forms around them, and the words "'''DC COMICS'''" appear below the logo. The words and logo slowly zoom out before fading out.

'''Variants:'''

* At the end of some shows, the logo is still.

* On Seasons 5-10 of ''Smallville'', the short-lived ''Human Target'', and various DC animated movies, the logo is shortened to the text shining.

'''FX/SFX:''' The comic panels, the star and letters coming into place; courtesy of Imaginary Forces.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare, the opening theme of the movie, or silence. ''Smallville'' (Season 5 and beyond) has the beginning of the 2003 [[Warner Bros. Television]] theme before going to said logo.

'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Superman Returns'', we hear some whooshing noises, plus some chuckling and a punching sound.

'''Availability:''' Common. Appears on DC-licensed products from 2005-13. First used on the film ''Batman Begins'' and last appeared on ''Green Lantern''. Also appears on animated direct-to-video movies from ''Superman: Brainiac Attacks'' to ''Superman vs. The Elite''. Unfortunately retired in mid-2012 due to legal issues with DC Shoes.

'''Logo:''' We see the then-new DC Comics logo, which shows a solid {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} letter "{{color|dodgerblue|'''D'''}}" with its edge peeled to reveal a white "'''C'''" under it, the text "'''DC COMICS'''" below it, and the byline "FROM DC ENTERTAINMENT" below the company name.

'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed to represent the dual identity trope of the superhero genre, one identity peeling back to reveal the other.

'''Variant:''' *A list of custom variants were used, depending on the film or TV show.

'''FX/SFX:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None, or the opening theme of the movie. On TV series, the show's closing theme is used.

'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On the ''Robot Chicken'' (DC Comics) variant, Superman (voiced by Breckin Meyer) says "Another job well done!" (a quote from a skit in the first special, where he used his "memory-erasing kiss" ability on his enemies, only to find them waiting for him with gifts at the Fortress of Solitude).

'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on DC-licensed products from 2012-16. The first movie to use this logo was ''The Dark Knight Rises''. Also appeared on animated direct-to-video movies starting with the two-part ''Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'' and ending with ''Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants'', along with the three ''Robot Chicken'' DC Comics specials. The last movie to use this logo was ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice''. It was also seen on the short-lived ''Beware the Batman'' and the first few seasons of ''Teen Titans Go!'' on Cartoon Network until "Think About Your Future".

'''Legacy:''' This logo was not very well liked when it debuted, with a design widely considered a downgrade from the previous logo, as well as the logo's animation, if any, being too simplistic. It was said to look more like a logo for a paper company than anything else.

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'''Variants:''' See [[Logo Variations - DC Entertainment|this page]] for variants.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects that correspond with the action, which varies from show to show. The ''Supergirl'' pilot had no music.

'''Availability:''' Common.

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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a {{color|blue}} circle with the stylized letters "{{color|blue|'''D'''}}" and "{{color|blue|'''C'''}}" in it.

'''Variants:'''  

* A split screen version exists when [[Cartoon Network]] is aired.

* On the ''Teen Titans Go!'' episode, "DC" (DC Kids Fandome event), Robin asks the Titans he should go to the DC Comics headquarters.

'''FX/SFX:''' It's a still logo, and it looks very simple, yet nostalgic.

'''Music/Sounds:''' The movie's opening theme or the show's closing theme.

'''Availability:''' Common on DC-licensed products from 2016-onward. Seen on the ''Teen Titans Go!'' episodes beginning with the ''The Powerpuff Girls'' (reboot) crossover special "TTG v PPG" (the logo's first appearance) and ''Justice League Action!'' on Cartoon Network. On movies, this logo was only sparsely used (in favor of the 7th logo), but it was seen on ''Suicide Squad'' (2016) and ''The Batman'' (2022). Also shown on direct-to-video films starting with ''Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders''.

'''Legacy:''' Considered by some to be a return to form, especially by detractors of the 3rd logo.

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'''Logo:''' We first see the members of the Justice League (in order of appearance: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg, The Flash, Green Lantern), which then transitions to multiple DC characters standing together. Everything zooms out to reveal the DC logo with a shiny texture.

'''Trivia:''' The imagery is based on comic book artist Alex Ross's artwork on DC Comics, particularly the "Kingdom Come" comic.  

'''Variants:'''

* A still version appears at the end of ''Joker''.

* The logo is in 4:3 in ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' to fit with Snyder's original vision and either in color in the original version and black and white in the Justice is Grey version, depending on the version.

'''FX/SFX:''' It's all fantastic CGI.

'''Music/Sounds:''' It mainly uses the opening theme of the movie.

'''Availability:''' Current. Was first seen on ''Wonder Woman'', and has since appeared on various DC productions.

'''Legacy:''' It's a big improvement compared to the previous logos, and is a favorite among DC fans, mainly due to demonstrating the expansiveness of the DC brand.

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'''Logo:''' Against a dark background, we zoom out of the Superman logo glowing in Superman's chest, with his eyes shooting red laser beams. The camera flies to Wonder Woman's chest while she crosses her arms to avoid a projectile. Then, a close-up of the Flash runs, and we zoom out to Green Lantern's ring shooting a beam while his fist is clenched. We then zoom out again to Batman flying on a blue-tinted background with flying debris. We zoom out to the debris as it reveals the then-new DC Comics logo, which shows a solid {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} letter "{{color|dodgerblue|'''D'''}}" with its edge peeled to reveal a white "'''C'''" under it, the text "'''DC COMICS'''" below it, and the byline "FROM DC ENTERTAINMENT" below the company name.

'''FX/SFX:''' Amazing CGI by Prologue.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare.

'''Availability:''' Unused. Since DC rebranded its look in mid 2016, it was never seen on any DC-licensed products. The only way you can see this now is on Prologue's Vimeo page.

'''Legacy:''' This logo would serve as the inspiration for the 6th logo.