It can be tough for a new hero starting out in the DC Universe to make a name for themselves given some of the colorful, larger-than-life superheroes that already protect the world and have earned the respect and adoration of both the civilians they protect and the heroes they work alongside.
Of course, even the world's greatest heroes have a hierarchy among themselves, with some characters earning more respect than others given their heroic deeds, unforgettable personality, or their long histories that have built their reputation in the right circles. These highly-regarded DC heroes simply demand respect.
10 Black Canary Is Well Regarded As A Highly Trained Martial Artist And Loyal Friend
Dinah Lance was one of the founding members of the original Justice League as Black Canary, and while she has worked alongside the superteam for years she also found her own superhero family as a member and leader of the Birds of Prey.
Black Canary is one of the DC Universe's most highly-trained martial artists, which has earned her the respect from other fighters like Lady Shiva and Batman, though it's her loyalty as a friend and ally to the Birds of Prey and her own superheroic family alongside Green Arrow that has further elevated her status.
9 Martian Manhunter's Dedication To His New Planet Earned The Justice League's Respect
When J'onn J'onnz first arrived on Earth from his home planet of Mars, he decided to dedicate his new life to the planet to make sure the disaster that led to the eradication of his Martian people wouldn't happen to humanity.
He became a costumed hero known as the Martian Manhunter and a founding member of the Justice League while also working as a human detective. Martian Manhunter has served with almost every iteration of the Justice League to become highly regarded among the rest of Earth's heroes and population as one of their best defenders.
8 Barbara Gordon Set Up An Advanced Network of Information And Operatives As Oracle
While Barbara Gordon began her superhero career as the costumed Batgirl in Gotham City, she retired from the life before reaching much acclaim outside of Gotham City. She was then tragically shot and paralyzed by The Joker in the iconic Batman: The Killing Joke.
However, Gordon found a new calling as she created the online Oracle persona and began secretly working with groups like the Suicide Squad before she expanded her operations. As Oracle, Gordon created the Birds of Prey to carry out missions and formed a secure information network to assist the heroes of the DC Universe, making her a legend even among the Justice League.
7 Alan Scott Was The First Green Lantern And A Founding Member Of The Justice Society
The Justice Society of America was the precursor to the Justice League that formed during the Second World War by the costumed heroes of the time, which included Alan Scott as the Golden Age version of Green Lantern.
While this version of Green Lantern was unconnected to the galactic police force of the Silver Age, he still earned his honorary status as a member of the Green Lantern Corps due to his years of service to Earth. Alan Scott has fathered two superheroes (Jade and Obsidian) and helped train new generations of heroes alongside a new JSA to further extend his heroic legacy.
6 The Legendary Batman Is Both Feared And Respected By DC's Superhuman Community
While the criminals of Gotham City have come to respect Batman and his rules against killing, they have also come to live in fear of the sometimes brutal vigilante who will stop at nothing to protect his city.
That fear sometimes carries over to Batman's allies in the Justice League, though they quickly come to respect him for his courage, brilliance, and determination that have saved the day on numerous occasions. His constantly developing Batfamily has also further endeared him to his allies, as they can see the loving father figure alongside the fearsome Dark Knight.
5 Jay Garrick Was The Original Flash Who Continues To Inspire His Speedster Legacy
Like Alan Scott/Green Lantern, Jay Garrick was the original Golden Age Flash who helped form the Justice Society of America during WWII. However, Jay Garrick also has a much bigger role in the early DC universe that has increased his reputation, as he was one of the first characters alongside the Silver Age Flash Barry Allen to discover the existence of the DC multiverse.
Garrick's own chemical-induced speed abilities extended his age along with the mystical enhancements he received alongside the rest of the JSA, allowing him to continue working as a mentor to the ever-growing Flash Family of DC speedsters well into his senior years.
4 Wildcat Has Spent Multiple Lifetimes Training The Next Generation Of DC's Heroes
Ted Grant was a retired heavyweight boxer who had created his costumed identity of Wildcat to clear his name after he was framed, though he soon found his place alongside the Justice Society that would last for years after he was mystically cursed with nine lives, which has also extended his youthfulness.
Grant is a highly trained fighter in multiple disciplines who helped train other heroes like Batman and Black Canary before he made it a career training new heroes with the modern JSA. His legacy as Wildcat was also carried on by a few new characters to further highlight his status among the other heroes.
3 Dick Grayson Grew Up Alongside The Heroes Of The DC Universe To Become Nightwing
The Dynamic Duo was first formed when Dick Grayson arrived on the scene as the colorful hero Robin alongside the dark and brooding Batman, and he quickly became well-known by other heroes for his courage and skill. Grayson eventually outgrew the position of Robin to become the hero known as Nightwing after his close friend Superman gave him the new codename.
When the Justice League disappeared during the "Obsidian Age" storyline, Nightwing was chosen as the leader of the replacement team, and while he was the best choice to replace his mentor Bruce Wayne as the Batman, he was always able to keep his allies respect without the additional fear.
2 Wonder Woman Is Highly-Regarded As An Amazonian Princess And A Warrior
The title of Wonder Woman has become a respected name across different eras of the DC Universe, as Queen Hippolyta first donned the patriotic outfit to fight alongside the Justice Society in WWII before she passed the role down to her daughter, Diana Prince.
As the modern Wonder Woman, Diana has fought alongside the Justice League and earned her place as one of DC's Trinity alongside Superman and Batman. Wonder Woman is also an ambassador of peace that is admired around the world and a powerful woman that has inspired a number of other female heroes over the years due to her own bravery and heroism.
1 Superman Is A Powerful Alien Who Would Sacrifice Everything For His Adopted Planet
While there are some that fear Superman due to his alien origins, the majority of the planet Earth has come to appreciate the Last Son of Krypton's dedication to his new home planet as he has saved the world countless times over his long history in the DC Universe.
Whether it's sacrificing his life against monsters like Doomsday or wishing for a happy ending at the end of the universe during Final Crisis, Superman has proven that he is the most-respected hero among the civilians and his teammates in the Justice League time and time again.
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