DC Comics Superheroes Starman and BATMAN are two of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Starman is a superhero from the DC Comics universe who first appeared in 1941. He is an alien from the planet Thanagar who was sent to Earth to protect it from evil forces. BATMAN is a vigilante superhero who first appeared in 1939. He is a wealthy businessman who fights crime in Gotham City using his physical and mental abilities. Both characters have been featured in numerous comic books, television shows, movies, and video games.