10 Best Bromances In DC Comics, Ranked

Many of the superheroes in DC are friends, but some have more profound and meaningful bonds that give their relationship a new meaning.

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The DC Universe is full of powerful characters, mighty beings with abilities beyond human comprehension. Understandably, they have a hard time with relationships and often have difficulty developing close bonds with others outside “the life.” As such, the friendships they do have are among the most valuable things in their lives.

Indeed, DC Comics has some of the best friendships in the medium. Particularly noteworthy are their bromances, which rank among the most iconic pairings in comic book history. From Clark and Jimmy to Mike and Ted, these partnerships are as endearing as they are entertaining to watch and, in this case, read.

10 Batman And Superman

Batman doesn’t have any actual friends, but Superman comes pretty close. The two are the most famous heroes from DC, so they logically have a working relationship. However, their connection goes beyond the professional, as they share a mutual respect that translates into an honest friendship.

When Bruce finally marries his long-time love, Catwoman, he chooses Clark as his best man. Batman and Superman might not be the type of friends that sit beside the fire and share their deepest secrets over hot cocoa, but they are still close partners who’d risk their lives for the other.

9 Sinestro And Black Adam

Friendship is not exclusive to good guys. Some villains can also find comfort in each other, and the best example is Sinestro and Black Adam’s bromance. The two villains have a surprisingly gentle dynamic and aren’t shy about expressing their fondness for each other.

Sinestro and Adam’s ideologies are very similar, explaining their initial connection. However, they acknowledge the other as honorable and trustworthy, cultivating the necessary trust to build an actual friendship. It wouldn’t be too difficult to imagine them destroying entire worlds while laughing at each other’s jokes.

8 Damian Wayne And Jon Kent

The Super Sons have quickly become one of the most beloved duos in DC Comics. Like many of the best pairing in pop culture, Damian Wayne and Jon Kent are polar opposites. Damian is a former assassin whose brattiness turned him into one of the most divisive characters in the comics. On the other hand, Jon is a sweet but somewhat volatile boy desperate to become a hero.

Described as “frenemies” at first, the two boys worked past their differences to become straight-up friends. Damian and Jon have followed very different paths from each other. However, childhood friendships will always have a special place in people’s hearts, and Jon and Damian will probably find their way back to each other.

7 Robin And Superboy

And speaking of Batman and Superman-related friendships, the second Robin, Tim Drake, developed his own bromance with another (half) Kryptonian, Superboy. Out of the many heroes who have been Robin, Tim is the one who best represents and is most comfortable with the mantle. For his part, Superboy was the rebellious clone that turned out to be more than just a bonafide killing machine.

Many fans believe that Tim and Conner’s relationship was a bromance without the “bro.” Indeed, there’s plenty of subtext that might support the theory, including the fact that Tim tries to clone Superboy 99 times after his death. The Rebirth initiative has kept these two apart, for now anyway. Hopefully, Tim and Conner will reunite sooner rather than later.

6 Green Arrow And Green Lantern

It’s been years since Green Arrow and Green Lantern had their cross-country trip together, but their relationship still holds a privileged place in fans’ heads and hearts. Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen are two of the most iconic DC superheroes, and their adventures together cemented them as one of the most unforgettable romances in comic book history.

Like all the best relationships, Hal and Ollie brought out the best in each other. Hal inspired Ollie to be more responsible and take his role and superhero more seriously. For his part, Ollie helped the straight-laced Hal to relax and have a bit of fun. Their friendship survived decades of pain, death, and constant change, proving that the bonds formed on the road are unbreakable.

5 Nightwing And Kid Flash

Being a sidekick is not easy. They get constantly compared to the heroes they support, and some spend their lives in the shadows. Dick Grayson and Wally West are two of DCs most famous sidekicks, who grew up to become two of the company’s best heroes.

They supported each other through it all because they understood the need to make a name for themselves better than anyone. Dick and Wally were two of the founding members of the Teen Titans, where their bromance first blossomed. They remained close throughout the following years. They were even each other’s best men at their wedding. In fact, Wally was Dick’s best man three times. Now, that’s a friendship for the ages.

4 Blue Beetle And Booster Gold

Opposites attract, and not only in romance. Ted Kord and Mike Carter couldn’t be more different from each other. The former was a straight-laced and clever industrialist, and the latter was a fame-seeking scoundrel with a moral code that didn’t exactly point north.

Together, they had more than their fair share of adventures, even sharing an ongoing series. Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are among the best pairings in DC Comics, a bromance that’s stood the test of time. The two work because they perfectly complement each other, keeping the other honest while still being best friends.

3 Flash And Kid Flash

As previously mentioned, Wally West wanted to come out from under Barry Allen’s shadow. He left their partnership to form the Teen Titans alongside Dick, but his relationship with Barry didn’t suffer. On the contrary, like any proud mentor, Barry was happy to see Wally branching out.

Unlike Bruce and Dick, who have a father-son relationship, Barry and Wally are friends first and foremost. Barry was one of the few stable presences in Wally’s life, which did a lot to cement their bond. Barry’s death during Crisis on Infinite Earths, one of the defining moments in the DC timeline, sent Wally into a path to become the Flash. Barry would eventually return, finally reuniting these two brothers from another mother.

2 Cyborg And Shazam

Being a 10-year-old kid with the powers of a bunch of gods can’t be easy. Being a teenager with half a robotic body must be equally complicated. Thus, it makes sense that Shazam and Cyborg would relate to each other, quickly becoming one of the most unexpected but wholesome bromances in DC Comics.

As the two youngest members of the Justice League, Cyborg and Shazam are two of the few superheroes who actually have fun with their powers. Their marriage of science and magic is also unique in comic books, as is their general dynamic. Their bromance might appear only sporadically nowadays, but it lives rent-free in many fans’ heads.

1 Superman And Jimmy Olsen

Fans can often dismiss Jimmy Olsen. He doesn’t have any superpower, and his most prevalent characteristic is his undying love for Superman. However, this passion makes his character unique and refreshing, and Superman wholeheartedly agrees.

The best thing about this bromance is that Jimmy is best friends with both Clark and Superman. Jimmy was intelligent enough to figure out Clark’s secret, but he didn’t make a big deal out of it because he always knew, one way or another. These two have arguably the best friendship in DC Comics, and they will always be there for the other, no matter how tough things get.

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