1.Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) – Originally created by Charlton Comics, Ted Kord is a genius-level inventor and a highly skilled athlete. He uses his gadgets and combat skills to fight crime.

2.The Question (Vic Sage) – Another character that started at Charlton Comics, Vic Sage is a journalist who also dons the mask of The Question—a detective known for his faceless appearance and philosophical questioning.

3.Captain Atom – First published by Charlton Comics, Captain Atom has the power to control and manipulate quantum energy, making him one of the most powerful superheroes around.

4.Plastic Man – Plastic Man was originally a Quality Comics character named Eel O’Brian, whose exposure to a chemical gave him the ability to stretch his body into any imaginable form.

5.Shazam/Captain Marvel – Before being integrated into the DC Universe, Captain Marvel was published by Fawcett Comics. He is endowed with the power of six mythological figures, making him a formidable force.

6.The Phantom Stranger – This enigmatic figure’s origins are unknown and varied, with stories from several publications before becoming a part of the DC Universe. His supernatural abilities assist in the fight against mystical and cosmic threats.

7.Watchmen Characters – Including Rorschach, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre II, Ozymandias, The Comedian, and Nite Owl II—were creations of writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons for DC without prior existence but are noteworthy as non-traditional creations outside DC’s usual pantheon.

8.Wildcat (Ted Grant) – Created originally by All-American Publications before it merged into DC Comics, Ted Grant is a former heavyweight boxer who becomes a vigilante to clear his name from a crime he didn’t commit.

9.Vixen – Though not quite created outside of DC, Vixen was originally intended to star in her own series published by independent company Cancelled Comic Cavalcade before being absorbed into DC mainstream continuity as a character with the ability to harness the powers of animals through her Tantu Totem.

10.Black Lightning – Created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden for DC Comics at a time when they were seeking to diversify their lineup with more African American heroes; Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning has electricity-based powers and has become an important hero within the DC universe.