The best iPad apps for DC Universe

The official DC Comics app is where you'll find tons of content that is ideal for the super-fans out there. DC Comics is responsible for such characters as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. While super heroes are always a big thing it seems now more than ever they are really capturing people’s attention. Through the app you'll be able to download comic books from the library and check out the new content that is added on a weekly basis. The app also acts as a title manager so all your books stay organized and you can read the comic books right within the app after you download them.

• This is the official DC Comics app
• Find all your favorite characters here
• Download comics from the library and check out the new content that is always being added
• Manage all your titles with ease
• Read the comics within the app

Lego is one of those "toys" that seems to appeal to a wide age range, including the adults out there, and now DC comics is being represented by the popular toy brand. The LEGO Batman app is a game where you will be joining forces with Robin and all kinds of other DC super heroes in order to put an end to the evil plan that The Joker and Lex Luthor have concocted. There are a whopping 80 different characters you can play as and you'll find this game offers the classic LEGO video game action you know and love and the storyline is filled with fun and humor. To help you reign successful in this game you'll need to master your own super abilities, gadgets, and your suit.

• The game features 80 different playable characters
• The app offers up the classic LEGO video game action that people love
• There is humor throughout the game
• You’ll need to master your very own super powers

The Injustice: Gods Among Us app will have you building a super army of super heroes if you hope to be victorious in the battle. This is a collectible card style game that is free to play. You will be working on building your characters, powers, moves, and the gear they have for battle. The battles are three-on-three action and you'll be using touch functionality. This is an online multi-player game with incredible graphics, fast gameplay, and the ability to keep leveling up. The supreme challenge it offers is what helps to make this one such and addictive game.

• Enjoy a collectible card style game that uses super heroes as the theme
• Collect cards in order to build your characters, powers, moves, and the gear they have
• Level up as you play
• This is an online multi-player offering
• The app features smooth and fast gameplay and impressive graphics
• Expect a highly addictive game

Get ready for a super hero like no other in the Doodle Jump DC Super Heroes app. In this game it's up to you to face off against some of the most well-known and nasty villains that Gotham has ever seen. You're dressed like Batman, you have the skills and moves like Batman, and it's your job to save the day just like Batman but here's the catch: you aren't him. Instead you're an adorable version of him with impressive powers all your own. As you play you can collect crystals and this is how you catch the bad guys faster and upgrade your handy gear. There are plenty of levels to master and plenty of fun to be had.

• Enjoy fun, lively, and cute graphics
• You have a variety of skills and powers to master
• There are a number of levels to play
• Collect crystals so you can upgrade your gear and catch all the villains that much faster

The DC Super Friends Bonus Match Game app is no walk in the park; instead, this one is filled with fast-paced action from the get-go. This app has actually been designed as a companion tool to the DC Super Friends Matching Game available in a variety of stores. The way this works is that you need to match your tiles in the actual physical game to the pictures you are seeing on the screen. It's all about speed though, so you can't take your time on this one. There are three different difficulty levels to choose from, you can play with two to six players, and it can be played by adults and kids.

• This is a companion tool/game for the DC Super Friends Matching Game which can be found in various retailers
• This game is fast-paced and challenging
• The game can be played by two to six players
• There are three different levels of difficulty

If you have a child who loves Imaginext and in particular the Super Hero line of the popular brand of toys, then this app is a must-have. The Imaginext™ DC Super Friends™ Batcave app is calling on the user to help protect the all-important Batcave. There are all kinds of elements here for kids to enjoy and explore and the environment encourages learning at the same time. The graphics are engaging for kids, they'll love the music, and they will recognize all their favorite characters here. There's even a Batman episode they can watch that features The Joker.

• Kids will enjoy playing this game that offers kid-friendly controls
• The app features engaging graphics and sounds
• All their favorite super heroes are here
• Kids will be able to play games and watch a fun episode of Batman
• Besides all the fun the app also offers a learning experience that parents love

Batman has quite the task ahead of him in the Batman Arkham City Lockdown app. In this game all the evil and horrible inmates have managed to escape at the same time and it's up to Batman to find them and take each one on. Players will love getting to see all the well-known villains and getting the chance to battle each one. Learn about Batman's skills as you go and make use of the power-ups and combos that can help you quite a bit. The graphics are beautiful, gameplay is smooth and fast-paced, and you can expect a real challenge with this one.

• There is no shortage of battles for Batman to take on in this game
• Battle all the well-known evil enemies
• Get to know Batman’s skills
• Make use of power-ups and combos to help you out
• Gameplay is smooth, fast-paced, and highly addictive
• The graphics and sounds add to the experience in a big way