Top 25 Epic DC Fanfics
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Leap of Faith
by alighterwood
Peter Parker, like any 14 year old superhero mutant, really wants to catch a break. And yet somehow, he never gets one. He's just a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, nothing special, so what gives? Well, that's only if you don't look at his biology ever since the radioactive spider bite. Or his exte
Dumpster Diving for Treasure
by Clovrtree
After waking up from his own demise in an alternate universe, Peter's first course of action is to gather as much information and resources as possible to make his life easier. In doing this, he decides that dumpster diving at local playboy billionaire, Bruce Wayne's, manor would be the best place t
stay the night
by lynnearlington
"The National City Lakehawks," Jack says. He flips the cover of the binder over. "Who is this?"“Kara Danvers,” Lena answers. It’s the only player she can name off the team at this point and that’s only because any sort of research into the Lakehawks seems to start and end with the same girl.ORThe fi
The Fifth Wall
by Black_Tea_and_Bones
Kara goes to bed with Mon-El, and wakes up with Lena Luthor.But it isn't Kara’s bed, and they’re not in Lena’s apartment, and that is definitely not their baby... Right?
All will be well, as long as you stay by my side
by ThornedRose44
Kara is granted an opportunity like no other when she finds out she is to be among the first group of foreign journalists to ever step foot in the previously isolationist country of Theonia. Newly crowned Queen Lena, who is completely unknown to the wider world, has brought democracy and peace to he
Supercorp Mile High Club
by Equus
Lena is a Fortune 500 CEO focused on making her company a force for good. Kara is an up and coming soccer star preparing for the World Cup. When they meet on a flight the attraction is instant, but due to a bad relationship Kara has a strict 'no-alphas' dating policy. They try to be friends but thei
Ride or Die
by Vixx2pointOh
They say that life is a series of events that we can neither predict nor control....And then there is him.He’s a bit of an enigma.~*~*~*~Young CEO Felicity Smoak is just trying to make her mark on the world, yes she's a little high strung and stressed, but it was what is was... until he came along.
is it gravity (or are we fallin' in love?)
by coffeeshib
Kara isn’t dating. Lena isn’t dating. Kara and Lena try not dating each other. Even if the lines start to blur a little. Even if they do the most girlfriend things. They won’t date. They won’t.Or: Everyone is convinced that they’re dating. Kara drunkenly makes out with her best friend one day. Lena
i know you don’t believe (it’s you i’ve waited for)
by Jazzfordshire
“Okay. What’s your name?”Lena’s response is knee-jerk. “None of your damn business.”Supergirl runs her fingers through her hair. It sticks up wildly near her temple, and Lena can see a slight cowlick. It’s strangely humanizing. “Look, my boss isn’t going to like that I’m working with an unknown as i
loving too late in the night
by Jazzfordshire
"And you are?" Lena says, holding her hand out to shake. Kara takes it, and puts in every effort not to crush it in her nervousness. Lena's hand is dry and cold where Kara's is uncomfortably hot."Kara Danvers," Kara says, putting on her best smile. "Reporter. It's great to meet you, I think we reall
i want something just like this
by Jazzfordshire
“It’s a lot easier for me to keep my grip on you when I can actually feel your body.”The phrase feel your body said in Kara’s voice rattles around in Lena’s head like a pinball machine, but she manages to shrug her sweater off and throw it somewhere behind them before she can second-guess herself. K
The Ones Burnt
by This_is_lovin
“Thank you, sir.” Peter turned facing M.J. and Ned’s silhouettes that wobbled against the rising sun.“Call me Stephen,” Doctor Strange said.Peter smiled, “Thank you, Stephen.” The name felt odd coming out of his mouth.The laugh was slight, barely even one. “Still feels weird.” Stephen smiled; it was
darling boy
by deitybird
His comm crackles to life. “RR’s suit is in a pile on the floor,” Jason says, voice grim. “But no sign of him. Something bad must’ve happened if he ditched it all.”“I wouldn’t say it’s bad, per se,” Dick replies, gazing down at the kid nestled against his chest. Now that he’s looking properly, he ca
my youth is yours
by lynnearlington
“I hope we can be friends,” she says and Lena’s throat feels thick at the sound of it. “I care about you, you know.” Heat spikes in the back of Lena’s eyes. “Friends,” she repeats. “Of course. Why couldn’t we be?” The answer is obvious. They were never really friends, even when they technically w
You Deserve It All
by karalovesallthegirls
When later asked, Kara will vehemently insist that she is not, nor has she ever been, a sugar baby.She just happens to be in the position to accept extravagant gifts and money from a wealthy CEO in exchange for certain acts of physical and emotional intimacy. But! That does not make her a sugar baby
All In
by MyCatIsMyEditor
“Kara I can do that. I can protect your baby from the government and anyone else who wants to hurt them. I- Kara…” Lena’s face lit up with sudden excitement. “Marry me.”-When Kara unexpectedly finds herself pregnant, and sans the boyfriend who got her so, she’s faced with a heartbreaking choice. But
Like and Survive- Phantom’s Guide to Young Hero Survival
by robinasnyder
When the world becomes aware of teenaged superheroes there is an immediate and fierce wave of backlash and controversy. That's where Phantom comes in.Phantom saved the world from a meteor fifteen years back; an impressive feat back in the day but now that meteors threatening all life on earth is suc
"Time for a story" Drabble Series
by smkkbert
This fic shows Olicity and their life as a (married) couple with family. Although Olicity (and their kids) are the protagonists, other characters of Arrow and Flash make appearances.It started as a drabble series, but developed more and more into a full domectic AU. Although some chapters are still
The Best Things
by Cdelphiki
Bruce was starting to understand the jokes about him and adopting strays. But it’s not like he ever went looking for kids to adopt. They just sort of… appeared.Besides, the neighbor boy clearly had no one, and Bruce could not in good conscience let that assassin girl go back to parents who had treat
The String That Binds Us
by FaithAndATypeWriter
The string that connects the hearts of two soulmates is a powerful thing. It brings people together to form a bond that can outlast strife, overcome adversity, and forge lifelong partnerships.As Marinette finds out, it can also be a pushy annoyance that will drag a person all around a crowded busin
She’s Sunshine, She’s Grace, She’ll Punch You in the Face
by Brinxiethebear
Marinette struggles to stay happy nowadays but what better way to change your mood than with a change of location? Adrien gave up his miraculous so he could start fresh. After all, his dad was in prison for being the super villain Hawkmoth and his other caretaker Nathalie died from over use of a bro
Forever Is Composed Of Nows
by Bre
Sometime in the not-so-distant future, things aren't going all that well. At least that's the story Oliver and Felicity are told when a supposed time-traveler (and their supposed friend who is a supposed superhero supposedly named The Flash) pops up in the lair with a toddler in tow... who calls the
What happened in Vegas...
by Jules_Ink
It's all fun and games until you wake up hung-over and married to a stranger. Five years ago Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak made a drunken mistake that could never be corrected. After years on a hellish island he comes back as a man on a mission only to find out that what happens in Vegas doesn't a
Pink on Green: Reloaded
by sssssssim
Olicity drabble collection. Continuation of Pink on Green.
Alien Boys
by Zylev
With Amity Park destroyed, Danny falls through a portal that sends him to another Earth. The Justice League assume he’s an alien and treat him as such—but Danny might be more of an alien than he would’ve thought.Based on: This Fan art of Chapter 7! Commissioned Art!
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This list of 25epic DC fanfics spans 7,957,348 total words. Kudos range from 6,439 on the newest entries to 33,715 on the most established. 72% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (9 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Fluff · Angst · Alternate Universe - No Powers · Friends with Benefits.
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