DC Comics has announced its first collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which will feature its main characters. NFTs will be available according to three different tiers of rarity.
DC is the latest to join the NFT craze, as the comic book publisher announced on September 29 that it will partner with Palm NFT Studio to release its first set of NFTs. The NFTs will be released on Oct 5, as a thank you to those who signed up for the DC FanDome 2021.
The NFT series will be curated by DC Editor and Creative Director Jim Lee. They will be developed using Palm NFT Studio’s proprietary system, which the press release states as being an environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient technology. This is something that many NFT projects take seriously.
The assets will highlight the company’s history, including its various characters and its “diversity of storytelling.” All registrants will be able to collect an NFT for free if they register for the global virtual event of the year. They can obtain a second one by sharing it on social media.
Among the many characters on DC’s legendary roster are Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Harley Quinn, not to mention many famous villains and anti-heroes. The NFT drop will give fans the opportunity to collect three covers for each character at three different levels of rarity. These rarities are classified as common, rare and legendary.
As for why DC chose Palm NFT Studio, it says that the studio’s environmentally conscious approach and creativity helped seal the deal. Palm co-founder Dan Heyman was equally excited about the development, saying DC fans will have new ways to engage in DC storytelling.
Will DC be the next big thing for NFTs?
DC Comics releasing NFTs is rather sensible in hindsight. Comics inherently have a collectible character, and the expansion of digital assets is all the more relevant. The popularity of its characters and story arcs means that there is an excitement for having access to some of its most memorable moments. Creative Director Lee spoke about this new form of interactivity, saying:
“We spent a lot of time on how to translate and adapt these classic covers into a 21st century format such as NFTs. This drop pays homage to our 87 year history while visualizing a future in which NFTs play a fundamental role in new ways to interact with DC content and unlock new experiences.
It’s likely that these DC comics-based NFTs will be a hit in the market if past NFT releases from other popular franchises are anything to go by. From sports to music to art, several big names, including Czech royalty, have all turned to NFTs with relish.
