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Jennifer Pierce Gets Own Comic, Batman & Robin & Howard Gets Sequel

Announced today at San Diego Comic-Con, the character of Lightning, Jennifer Pierce, is getting a solo comic from DC for the first time.

Published Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:29:13 -0500

by Rich Johnston

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Announced during DC's Books for Young Readers panel today at San Diego Comic-Con, the character of Lightning, Jennifer Pierce, daughter of Black Lightning, is getting a solo comic from DC Comics for the first time. Lightning: Changes will be written by novelist-turned-comic writer Sherri L. Smith and will be drawn by Lily J. Allen.

Lightning was created the future-set Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, and then appeared in the regular DC Universe as a member of the Justice Society of America. She gained a greater profile after being played by China Annie McClain and Laura Kariuki in the Black Lighting TV series.

Lightning: Changes will tell the story of 13-year-old Jennifer Pierce, and her relationship with a young Lex Luthor, with a sister going to college and a dad who she doesn't know is the Black Lightning.

Also announced at the panel is the news that Jeffrey Brown's graphic novel Batman and Robin and Howard will be getting a sequel, Batman and Robin and Howard Summer Breakdown, as a three-issue mini-series which will then be collected as a graphic novel. And pointing out that no one's dad is cool even if your dad is Batman. Hugh Jackman made that point wonderfully. Expect more football…

Jennifer Pierce Gets Own Comic, Batman & Robin & Howard Gets Sequel

Sunday, July 23 • 11:15am – 12:15 pm Room 6DE
DC Books for Young Readers
DC showcases some of the creators behind the publisher's popular middle-grade and young adult graphic novels, with announcements about titles arriving soon. Star writers and artists who will be discussing their projects include Nicole Maines (Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story), Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth), Penelope and Jerry Gaylord (Diana and the Hero's Journey; Clark & Lex), Jeffrey Brown (Batman and Robin and Howard), and Jim Benton (Fann Club: Batman Squad), with a surprise guest.

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