Warner Bros. Unveils New Logos to Open DC Shows

Erica Gamet
4

It’s no secret among my friends that someday I’d like to go to the granddaddy of the Comic-Con circuit in San Diego. I’m more into the sci-fi and pop culture aspects than comics—ahem, graphic novels—but I do appreciate the art of the comic. I also enjoy a good superhero story on the screen, big or small, and I was immediately intrigued by the new DC Comics/Warner Bros. motion logos unveiled at last week’s Comic-Con. WBTV held a “Night of DC Entertainment” event to wrap up the convention with a bang (or a splash, if Aquaman is your thing).
WBArrow
WBFlash
Each motion logo features the iconic WB badge within an environment befitting the fantasy world the show is introducing. From the foreboding dark stone facade representing Gotham, to the glowing green-clad WB—complete with flying arrows—to open Arrow, to the electric sizzle of lightning to announce The Flash, each logo conveys the feeling of the show and draws the viewer right into the DC landscape. Each WB badge is followed by the updated DC Comics logo. Behind the “peeled back” D, we can glimpse a quick view of the fictional world or characters that inhabit it. Rounding out the list of Warner Bros. shows with a new logo opener are Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Lucifer, and iZombie. All the logos can be seen in the video Warner Bros. unleashed at Comic-Con.
DCGotham

Recommended For You

Photoshop Downloadable: Generative Fill Action Set

Canva Acquires Serif and the Affinity Apps

InDesign Plug-in “InData Pro” Now Available from Em Software

Illustrator Downloadable: Peaches and Petals Pattern Set
Erica Gamet
Erica Gamet has been involved in the graphics industry for over 35 years. She is a speaker, writer, trainer, and content creator focusing on Adobe InDesign, Apple Keynote, and varied production topics. She is a regular presenter at CreativePro Week, regular contributor to CreativePro Magazine, and has spoken at Canada’s ebookcraft, Adobe MAX, and Making Design in Oslo, Norway. Find Erica online at the CreativePro YouTube channel, CreativeLive.com and through her own YouTube channel. When she isn’t at her computer she’s probably daydreaming about travel or living in a Nordic noir landscape.

Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
  • Andre Vandal says:
    July 20, 2015 at 7:19 am

    I must admit I have not enjoyed the late DC logos since they changed it in 2005, it got too industrial to my taste. But that’s just me. :)

    Reply
    • Erica Gamet says:
      July 20, 2015 at 11:44 am

      Is the logo pictured above the one from 2005? I’m not super familiar with the history of the DC logo, but I have to say, I’m not all that impressed. I like the individually-tailored look for each show, but the overall logo doesn’t do much for me. The WB logos, on the other hand, look great! Of course, all the movie studio logos hold a special place in my heart, so it’s part nostalgia. I love these new motion graphics, as well.

      Reply
      • Andre Vandal says:
        July 24, 2015 at 11:45 am

        The one above is the new version that was installed in 2005, like you I think it’s partially a matter of heart since I grew up on comics as a child and the original logo hold fond memories for me. Same as you for the film logos they endure. I’m wondering how I will like the start of the new Star wars movie when it comes out since it will no longer be with 20th Century theme and logo.

      • Andre Vandal says:
        July 24, 2015 at 11:49 am

        Sorry, The DC logo above is from 2012 not 2005, 2005 was another version

    • >