DC Figure is a term used to refer to characters from the DC Comics universe. The most famous of these figures is the superhero, Superman, who has been featured in comics, movies, and television shows since his debut in 1938. Senator Barbara Gordon, also known as Batgirl, is another well-known DC figure, having been a part of the Batman franchise since 1967. Finally, the politician Lex Luthor is another iconic DC figure, having been a villain in the Superman comics since 1940.