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DC Super Hero Girls
File:DC Super Hero Girls.png
Genre	Action Adventure Superhero Comedy-drama
Created by	Shea Fontana Lisa Yee Aria Moffly
Based on	Characters published from DC Comics
Written by	Shea Fontana Nina G. Bargiel
Directed by	Jennifer Coyle Cecilia Aranovich
Voices of	Grey Griffin Anais Fairweather Teala Dunn Tara Strong Mae Whitman
Theme music composer	The Math Club Music
Opening theme	"Get Your Cape On" by Jordyn Kane
Composer	Shaun Drew
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	37
Production
Executive producer	Sam Register
Producers	Jennifer Coyle Paula Haifley
Running time	7 minutes
Production companies	DC Entertainment Warner Bros. Animation
Original release
Network	YouTube
Release	October 1, 2015 (2015-10-01) - October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09) (Weekly) October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22) - July 25, 2015 (2015-07-25); September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08) - present (Bi-Weekly 1 Episode) August 9, 2016 (2016-08-09) (Bi-Weekly 2 Episode)

DC Super Hero Girls or DC Superhero Girls (in various countries) is an American super hero action figure franchise created by DC Comics (a subsidiary of Time Warner) and Mattel that launched in the third quarter of 2015.

Premise

At Super Hero High School, well-known DC heroes, both and male and female, attend challenging classes and deal with all the awkwardness of growing up with the added stress of having unique superpowers.

Characters

DC Super Hero Girls has various characters inspired by DC Universe. The characters listed below are listed on franchise's website:

Main Characters

• Batgirl (voiced by Mae Whitman) – A techno wizard, she was accepted to Super Hero High solely based on her intelligence. She more than makes up for not having powers with her martial arts expertise, her well-honed detective skills, and her computer genius.
• Bumblebee (voiced by Teala Dunn) – A social butterfly, she uses her abilities to spy on super-villains to ensure that her team is always prepared for any scheme. Her powers include shrinkability, sonic blasts, and enhanced strength. This tech genius is outgoing and energetic.
• Harley Quinn (voiced by Tara Strong) – The resident class clown, she dedicates herself to spectacular pranks and endless puns. This unpredictable jokester and quick-witted acrobat makes it her job to create fun.
• Katana (voiced by Stephanie Sheh) – An artist with an edge, she loves to blend her love of art and fashion to create a killer look. Fearless Katana is a skilled martial artist and swordswoman. She considers her blade a part of her and often speaks to it.
• Poison Ivy (voiced by Tara Strong) – A garden variety misfit, she gained her powers from an experiment gone awry. This shy science genius cannot only control plants but accelerate their growth. Idealistic, Poison Ivy is an ally of plant-kind.
• Supergirl (voiced by Anais Fairweather) – A kind person, she is always ready to save the day and to help others. Her powers include heat vision and super-strength. People describe her as a clumsy and optimistic person.
• Wonder Woman (voiced by Grey Griffin) – A natural born leader, she comes from paradise island of Themyscira, a place full of warrior women. Wondy, as she is called, uses her modified Themysciran steel shield, bulletproof bracelets, and lasso of truth to make the world a better and safer place. She is known to be courageous and competitive.

Supporting Characters

Superheroes

• Beast Boy (voiced by Greg Cipes) – Beast boy is a loyal friend and a shape-sifter that can transform into any animal he wants. He is silly, goofy and the life of any party but can be serious when he has to.
• Catwoman (voiced by Cristina Pucelli) – An orphan from Gotham City, she is a feisty feline who learned that she can only count on herself.
• Cheetah (voiced by Ashley Eckstein) – Ruling Super Hero High with an iron paw, her charisma draws others to her but she isn't afraid to cheat to get what she desires.
• Hal Jordan (voiced by Josh Keaton) – He is charming, smart, and charismatic save-ball superstar.
• Hawkgirl (voiced by Nika Futterman) – She, as hall monitor, ensures that students always follow the rules. She plans her day to the minute.
• Star Sapphire (voiced by Jessica DiCicco) – She is the misunderstood, always attractive (if she says so herself) resident diva.
• Starfire (voiced by Hynden Walch) - a friendly warrior princess from the planet Tamaran, but is a down-to-earth girl. Her most used abilities include flight, superhuman strength, and bright green-colored energy bolts called "starbolts" that she fires from her hands. With her exotic alien beauty, she is truly a supermodel.
• Cyborg (voiced by Khary Payton) - The half human, half robot. He has extensive knowledge in technology and can use his sonic cannon to blast enemies. His robot armor gives him super strength, heat resistance, enhanced durability and semi-invulnerability. He usually teams up with his good friend Starfire.

Villains

• Trigon (Voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)- A supremely powerful demon from another world who possesses great powers. He is the father of superhero Raven. At one point, he fought and was beaten by Starfire and Cyborg's teamwork.
• Granny Goodness (voiced by April Stewart)
• Female Furies- A team of villainous teenagers from Apokolips. Their membership consists of Big Barda, Lashina, Stompa, Mad Harriet, Artemiz, and Speed Queen.
• Eclipso (voiced by Mona Marshall)
• Dark Opal (voiced by Sean Schemmel)
• Giganta (voiced by Grey Griffin)
• Lena Luthor (voiced by Romi Dames)

Announcement

The franchise was announced in April 2015. The range is to include books from Random House, Lego tie-ins and action figures from Mattel.

Website

The website was launched in early July 2015. Characters featured at launch were Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Katana, and Bumblebee. Other characters including Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, Star Sapphire, Beast Boy, Cheetah, Hawkgirl and Catwoman also appear. Amanda Waller is featured as the principal of the series' setting Super Hero High. Many other DC Comics Heroes and Villains appear in the background as cameos.

Media

Voices

• Grey Griffin as Wonder Woman, Giganta, Korugarian
• Anais Fairweather as Supergirl
• Mae Whitman as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl, Speed Queen
• Tara Strong as Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Raven
• Teala Dunn as Bumblebee, Artemiz
• Stephanie Sheh as Katana
• Ashley Eckstein as Cheetah
• Jessica DiCicco as Star Sapphire
• Hynden Walch as Starfire
• Nika Futterman as Hawkgirl
• Danica McKellar as Frost
• Lauren Tom as The Double Dare Twins
• Yvette Nicole Brown as Principal Amanda Waller
• Greg Cipes as Beast Boy
• Josh Keaton as Hal Jordan, Barry Allen/Flash, Steve Trevor
• Maurice LaMarche as Red Tornado
• Cristina Pucelli as Catwoman, Miss Martian
• Phil LaMarr as Lucius Fox, Killer Moth
• John DiMaggio as Wildcat, Vice-Principal Gorilla Grodd, Darkseid
• Tom Kenny as Crazy Quilt, Commissioner James Gordon, Parasite
• Helen Slater as Martha Kent
• Tania Gunadi as Lady Shiva
• Fred Tatasciore as Killer Croc, Perry the Parademon, Solomon Grundy, Swamp Thing
• April Stewart as Granny Goodness, Stompa
• Misty Lee as Big Barda, Mad Harriet
• Alexis G. Zall as Lois Lane
• Khary Payton as Cyborg
• Anna Vocino as Oracle
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Trigon
• Romi Dames as Lena Luthor

Web series

The DC Super Hero Girls has a series of animated shorts on YouTube and their site centered on the young heroes and villains attending Super Hero High. The first episode premiered on October 1, 2015. The second season premiered on April 21, 2016.

Series overview

Season	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
1	13		October 1, 2015 (2015-10-01)	February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)
2	25		April 21, 2016 (2016-04-21)	January 12, 2017 (2017-01-12)
3	TBA		January 26, 2017 (2017-01-26)	TBA (TBA)

Season 1 (2015–16)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
1	1	"Welcome to Super Hero High"	October 1, 2015 (2015-10-01)
An introduction to Super Hero High and its students.
2	2	"All About Super Hero High"	October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)
Bumblebee gives the new transfer student, Wonder Woman, a tour of campus.
3	3	"Roomies"	October 9, 2015 (2015-10-09)
Wonder Woman settles into her dorm as Harley Quinn, her roommate, tries to get her attention.
4	4	"Crazy Quiltin'"	October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)
Wonder Woman begins her first assignment of the semester; designing a super suit.
5	5	"Power Outage"	November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06)
Wonder Woman begins her next assignment of the semester; flight.
6	6	"Fall Into Super Hero High"	November 20, 2015 (2015-11-20)
Harley Quinn has organised a movie night, premiering a compilation of footage starring the girls, but what will the others think of it?
7	7	"Hero of the Month: Poison Ivy"	December 3, 2015 (2015-12-03)
Let's hear it for Our Hero of the Month at Super Hero High: Poison Ivy! Not only has she rescued classmates, friends and strangers, but you'll be amazed at how many sticky situations she's stopped from getting worse!
8	8	"Designing Disaster"	December 17, 2015 (2015-12-17)
Wonder Woman finally gets a chance to put her self designed super suit to the test, but will she get super results while trying it out?
9	9	"Weaponomics"	December 22, 2015 (2015-12-22)
Wonder Woman sure knows her weaponomics, but a certain someone doesn't want her teacher to know. What happens in class will surprise you!
10	10	"Clubbing"	January 14, 2016 (2016-01-14)
It's time for Poison Ivy to branch out (literally) and join some clubs. Principal's orders! But what club should she choose at Super Hero High School!?
11	11	"Hero of the Month: Bumblebee"	January 28, 2016 (2016-01-28)
It's Bumblebee's time to shine for her heroic prowess, exceptional flying skills and great taste in music!! Follow along as she accepts this exciting honor from Super Hero High School!
12	12	"Saving the Day"	February 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)
It's the end of the semester for Super Hero High students, but wait! A Save the Day alarm has sounded and they must fly to the rescue!
13	13	"Hero of the Month: Wonder Woman"	February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)
Drum roll, please...for our Hero of the Month! Wonder Woman's best known for being a leader and a great friend, which is why Super Hero High nominated her!

Season 2 (2016–17)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
14	1	"New Beginnings"	April 21, 2016 (2016-04-21)
Wonder Woman is living her destiny! As the newly appointed School Ambassador, she's taking the lead to recruit Supergirl to Super Hero High – until a sneak attack from villainess Giganta catches her off guard.
15	2	"Hero of the Month: Supergirl"	May 5, 2016 (2016-05-05)
Supergirl may be new to Super Hero High, but she's already a BIG hit. With her smashing entrances and out-of-control enthusiasm, Supergirl soars as Hero of the Month!
16	3	"Batgirl vs. Supergirl"	May 19, 2016 (2016-05-19)
Batgirl and Supergirl face-off in their greatest battle yet – the last piece of superfood cake! Find out who is quick enough to snag it.
17	4	"Quinn-tessential Harley"	June 2, 2016 (2016-06-02)
Harley Quinn's video blog has gone viral! Can she handle the responsibility of being a Super Hero AND a celebrity?
18	5	"Hero of the Month: Harley Quinn"	June 16, 2016 (2016-06-16)
TA-DA! Hero of the Month is Harley Quinn! She saves the day in crazy fun ways and laughs in the face of danger.
19	6	"License to Fly"	June 30, 2016 (2016-06-30)
The Batjet is ready for lift-off. But first Batgirl must maneuver her way through the Flyer's Ed test. Find out if she has the skills to ace the exam!
20	7	"Hero of the Month: Batgirl"	July 14, 2016 (2016-07-14)
A round of applause for the newest Hero of the Month — Batgirl! She's the resident computer genius at Super Hero High and can solve problems faster than a calculator.
21	8	"Doubles Trouble"	July 28, 2016 (2016-07-28)
Katana chooses Supergirl as her tennis doubles partner, but Supergirl's powers are too much for the game.
22	9	"Franken-Ivy"	August 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)
Poison Ivy's new plant is growing faster than anyone expected. Can the DC Super Hero Girls stop it from taking over Metropolis?
23	10	"Hero of the Month: Katana"	August 11, 2016 (2016-08-11)
She's fast, she's fierce, she's fashionable. Give it up for Katana- an expert swords-woman and the newest Hero of the Month!
24	11	"Dude, Where's My Invisible Jet?"	August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25)
When Wonder Woman's invisible jet goes missing, her friends band together to form a search party. You'll never guess where they find it!
25	12	"Hero of the Month: Frost"	September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
Whether it's fighting super villains or solving complex chemistry equations, Frost always keeps her cool. See her in action as Hero of the Month!
26	13	"The Blunder Games"	September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08)
As part of the Advanced Skills Survival class, Batgirl is dropped off in a remote island and must make it to the designated spot before sunset. But when her equipment malfunctions, Batgirl must rely on a different set of super skills.
27	14	"Hawkgirl's Day Off"	September 22, 2016 (2016-09-22)
As a break from classes and hall monitoring, Hawkgirl's friends treat her to a relaxing day at the SuperSpa. But the day takes a turn when the fierce Mrs Clayface makes a surprise appearance.
28	15	"Hero of the Month: Hawkgirl"	October 4, 2016 (2016-10-04)
Hawkgirl is a serious force to be reckoned with. She's the best hall monitor at Super Hero High, a fearless defender of justice, and most of all, a loyal and loving friend. Congrats to the new Hero of the Month!
29	16	"The Cheetah Who Cried Wolf"	October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)
Overcome with jealousy, Cheetah tries to become Hero of the Month after a series of staged (and failed) attempts. So when the evil Soloman Grundy actually attacks, no one believes Cheetah and she must take on the villain herself.
30	17	"Ring of Mire"	October 20, 2016 (2016-10-20)
When Star Sapphire accidentally drops her violet lantern ring down the sink, she dives into the sewer to find it — only to be greeted the evil villain Croc!
31	18	"Hero of the Month: Star Sapphire"	November 1, 2016 (2016-11-01)
Star Sapphire graces the halls of Super Hero High with the perfect OOTD, but she also knows how to lay down the law with her powerful violet lantern ring. Rock that Hero of the Month, Star Sapphire!
32	19	"Ultimate Accessory"	November 3, 2016 (2016-11-03)
The pressure is on! Bumblebee must design a high-tech accessory for her Weaponomics class. Will her final product get a passing grade?
33	20	"Riddle of the Heart"	November 17, 2016 (2016-11-17)
With her expert detective skills, Batgirl has been able to solve mysteries in the blink of an eye...until now. Find out who's behind a series of puzzling new riddles.
34	21	"Heros of the Month: Cyborg and Starfire"	November 29, 2016 (2016-11-29)
For the first time ever, Principal Waller is naming TWO Heroes of the Month - the half man, half robot Cyborg and the Tamaranian warrior-princess Starfire! Their teamwork and friendship prove that superpowers are much better used together.
35	22	"Roomies Return: Frost's Bite"	December 1, 2016 (2016-12-01)
When Frost can't find a way to warm up, she takes her bitter coldness out on her classmates. Bundle up!
36	23	"The Odd Couple"	December 15, 2016 (2016-12-15)
Surprise! Harley Quinn and Lady Shiva are paired up as partners for their Advanced Stakeout project. Can they look past their differences to catch the sly villain Cheshire?
37	24	"Cold Blooded"	December 20, 2016 (2016-12-20)
Frost has a cold, and every sneeze starts a mini snow-storm! Without hesitation, Bumblebee, Batgirl and Poison Ivy does whatever it takes to save the day.
38	25	"Hero of the Month: Lady Shiva"	January 12, 2017 (2017-01-12)
It's clear that Lady Shiva has been training to become Hero of the Month. She's one of the only Super Heroes who can calculate AND dish out the perfect punch!

Season 3 (2017)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
39	1	"Batnapped"	January 26, 2017 (2017-01-26)
Batgirl is kidnapped by Killer Moth, who wants to make her his partner! Too bad Batgirl already has a partner - Supergirl!
40	2	"Suprise"	February 2, 2017 (2017-02-02)
Harley Quinn enlists the help of Katana and Bumblebee in hiding a surprise birthday present for Batgirl in her dorm room. But when they sneak into Batgirl’s dorm, they are accosted by Batgirl’s booby traps.

Special (2016)

Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
"DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High"	Jennifer Coyle	Shea Fontana	March 19, 2016 (2016-03-19) (Boomerang) May 21, 2016 (2016-05-21) (Boomerang UK) May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30) (Cartoon Network)
School is in session for DC Super Hero Girls! This is where students master their super powers, brain power, and will power to become the Super Heroes of tomorrow. When Supergirl crash lands into the cafeteria, it's evident that though she has incredible power, she has a long way to go before she becomes a Super Hero. As Supergirl learn to harness her powers, the Junior Detective Club investigates a mysterious rash of security breaches. Could it all be because of reformed Super-Villain and Super Hero High Vice-Principal Gorilla Grodd - or something far worse?

Films

Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
"DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year"	Cecilia Aranovich	Shea Fontana	August 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)
"DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games"	Cecilia Aranovich	Shea Fontana	March 21, 2017 (2017-03-21)

Books

There are two types of books that are being released, young reader novels from Random House and graphic novels from DC Comics

Novels

Title	ISBN	Release Date
Wonder Woman at Super Hero High	978-1101940594	March 1, 2016
Supergirl at Super Hero High	978-1101940624	July 5, 2016
Batgirl at Super Hero High	978-1101940655	January 3, 2017
Katana at Super Hero High	978-1101940686	July 4, 2017

Graphic novels

Title	ISBN	Release Date
Finals Crisis	978-1401262471	July 5, 2016
Hits and Myths	978-1401267612	November 1, 2016
Summer Olympus	978-1401272357	July 11, 2017

Comics

• DC Super Hero Girls - Past Times at Super Hero High (7th of October 2016)

External links

• Official website
• DC launches female centric universe – The Verge
• DC Unveils New Interactive Look at Its Promising "Super Hero Girls" Line – The Mary Sue
• DC Super Hero Girls at IMDb

International Broadcast

The series currently airs on Nickelodeon UK, Disney Channel, MBC 3, CBeebies, ZDF, MiniMini+, NRK, RTÉ, NHK, and France 5.