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DC Announces Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands Mini From Tony Isabella And Clayton Henry For November
DC has announced a new Black Lightning series from Tony Isabella and Clayton Henry, part of the new way all solicits come out now, one at a time.
Due out in November, Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands will run for six issues, and DC promises things won't be "a throwback to Isabella's previous time with the character." Instead:
While the hallmarks of a good Black Lightning comic are all there, Jefferson's gone through some changes. He's still a teacher who works to be a positive force for his students both in and out of costume, but he's younger than he's ever been before—around 28 years old. He's also not married and in a departure from the show, he doesn't have daughters.
Jefferson does, however, still have a very big problem by the name of Tobias Whale. But Black Lightning's notorious adversary has gone through some redesigning as well. He's now fit, built like an athlete, and he's no longer an albino. But don't think it's made Tobias Whale any smaller of a problem for Jefferson or the city of Cleveland, in which the series is based. He's as ruthless and powerful as ever.
Oh, and what convenient timing! The CW's Black Lightning series is set to premiere next year.
Check out the solicit and some preview art below. The first issue hits stands November 1.
BLACK LIGHTNING: COLD DEAD HANDS #1
Written by TONY ISABELLA
Art and cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant cover by KEN LASHLEY
All-new mini-series by original creator Tony Isabella teamed with superstar artist Clayton Henry! Black Lightning is back and things are not the same! In his home town of Cleveland, high school teacher Jefferson Pierce is a role model for his students. As Black Lightning, he's fighting to keep them safe, even as his city's streets are invaded by local gangs with deadly super-weapons. And wait until you see who their supplier is! Real-world issues in a super-hero world! Expect the unexpected!
On sale NOVEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T
Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, and you had better phrase it exactly like that, or else.