While DC Comics has a diverse roster of heroes, there is no official Indian DC superhero who has been established as a major character in the mainstream DC Universe.
However, there are a few notable examples of characters who have Indian heritage or connections:
- The Atom (Ray Palmer): The Atom's original secret identity was Ray Palmer, who was initially depicted as a Hindu from India in the 1960s. However, later iterations of the character have changed his origin and background.
- The Flash (Barry Allen): The Flash's wife, Iris West, has been depicted as having Indian heritage in some versions of the comics.
- The Outsiders: The Outsiders, a team of superheroes, featured Black Lightning, whose mother was Indian.
While these characters have ties to India, they haven't been specifically marketed or presented as Indian superheroes.
Furthermore, there have been several attempts to create Indian superheroes in the comics, but they haven't achieved mainstream popularity. These include:
- The Crimson Bolt: A superhero created in the 1950s, he was depicted as an Indian man with super strength and the ability to fly.
- Dhairya: A superhero created in the 2000s, he was a young man with the power to control energy.
These characters demonstrate an interest in representing Indian characters in the comics, but they haven't achieved the same level of recognition as other DC heroes.
