This week, DC Comics is releasing several exciting new comics that fans won't want to miss. With plenty of action, drama, and new characters to enjoy, these comics are sure to be a hit with fans of all ages.
Batman: Legends of Gotham #1
The Red Hood, a notorious villain, is planning to attend an auction where Batman's secrets will be sold to the highest bidder. The auction is for villains only, and the Red Hood will have to face Batman's secret team, the Outsiders, made up of Jason Todd, Black Lightning, and Katana, who must put aside their differences to save Batman's legacy and the world, but they may end up killing each other first. As the Lazarus Island is creating superpowers all over the world, the stakes are extremely high.
DC Power: A Celebration #1
To celebrate Black History Month, DC comics is highlighting the power of Black excellence across the DC Universe through stories featuring characters such as Cyborg, John Stewart, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Batwing, Vixen, Amazing-Man and more. These stories will be written and illustrated by some of the finest Black artists and writers in comics. This is following the previous celebrations of DC Pride and DC Festival of Heroes.
Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn #1
Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn is a new story in the DC Universe where ancient and powerful forces have been awakened following a volcanic eruption, changing the universe forever. The story will explore new areas of the planet and bring back some forgotten heroes and villains. Characters like Nightwing, City Boy, Raven's siblings, The Question, Firestorm and Harley Quinn will play a role in this story, where the heroes and villains will have to face new challenges and adversaries in a transformed Gotham city. The story will focus on the characters' attempts to save the city and their personal journeys.
The Flash: One-Minute War Special #1
The Flash event "One-Minute War" is a story in which an alien speedster race invades Central City and the Flash Family fights back. Writer Jeremy Adams will provide more details about the alien race and the Flash Family's counter attack in this story. The story is happening over a short period of time, 60 seconds, and a lot is happening in that time frame.
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The Flash Family Explained In DC Comics
The Flash Family is a group of characters in the DC Comics universe who are connected to the Flash, a superhero who possesses superhuman speed. The original Flash is Jay Garrick, who first appeared in 1940. He was followed by Barry Allen, who debuted in 1956 and became the most well-known version of the character. The most recent Flash is Wally West, who took over the mantle of the Flash after Barry Allen's death.
In addition to these three Flashes, there are several other characters who have been associated with the Flash Family, including their sidekicks, allies, and other characters who have gained similar powers through various means. These characters include Kid Flash, Jesse Quick, Impulse, XS, and the Reverse-Flash. They often work together as a team to fight crime and protect Central City and the wider DC Universe.
Batman's secret team known as the Outsiders
The Outsiders is a team of superheroes in the DC Comics universe, created by Batman as a secret black-ops team. The team was first introduced in 1983 in the comic book series "Batman and the Outsiders." The original lineup consisted of Batman, Black Lightning, Metamorpho, Geo-Force, Halo, and Katana. The team's purpose was to tackle missions that were too dangerous for the Justice League, and to operate outside of the usual laws and regulations that governed other superhero teams.
The team has undergone several lineup changes over the years, with various members leaving and joining the team. Some other characters that have been associated with the team include Nightwing, Oracle, and Batgirl. The team's headquarters is located on an island called Lazarus Island, which was first introduced in the comics as a place where people with wild-card superpowers are created.
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Every Black Superhero In DC Comics
There are many Black superheroes in the DC Comics universe, some notable examples include:
- Black Lightning: A former schoolteacher with the power to control electricity, he was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor von Eeden in 1977.
- Cyborg: A former high school athlete who was turned into a cybernetic being after a tragic accident, he was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez in 1980.
- John Stewart: An architect who became a member of the Green Lantern Corps, he was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams in 1971.
- Aqualad: The sidekick of Aquaman, he was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris in 1960
- Kid Flash: The sidekick of the Flash, he was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino in 1959
- Batwing: A member of Batman, Inc. He was created by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham in 2011
- Vixen: A member of the Justice League, she was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner in 1981
- Amazing-Man: A member of the All-Star Squadron, he was created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway in 1981
- Static: A teenage hero with the power to control electricity, he was created by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, and Michael Davis in 1993
- Icon: A powerful alien from an advanced civilization, he was created by Dwayne McDuffie and M.D. Bright in 1993
There are many more black heroes in the DC universe and this list is not exhaustive.
All the powers of the flash family In DC Comics
The Flash Family in DC Comics refers to a group of characters who possess superhuman speed and are related to the original Flash, Jay Garrick. The abilities of the members of the Flash Family include:
- Superhuman Speed: All members of the Flash Family have the ability to run at incredible speeds, faster than the speed of sound.
- Superhuman Reflexes: Their speed also grants them superhuman reflexes, allowing them to react to danger quickly.
- Superhuman Agility: The Flashes are also incredibly agile and can easily change direction and avoid obstacles.
- Superhuman Durability: Their speed also grants them superhuman durability and the ability to withstand impact and extreme temperatures.
- Time Travel: Some members of the Flash Family have the ability to travel through time, such as Barry Allen and Wally West.
- Speed Force: The Flash Family is able to tap into the Speed Force, a mysterious energy source that grants them their speed powers.
- Phasing: Some members of the Flash Family have the ability to phase through solid objects, such as Bart Allen.
- Vibrations: Some members of the Flash Family have the ability to generate powerful vibrations, such as Jay Garrick.
- Healing Factor: Some members of the Flash Family have the ability to heal quickly from injuries, such as Barry Allen.
- Mental Time Travel: Some members of the Flash Family have the ability to travel through time in their mind, such as Wally West.
It's worth noting that not all members of the Flash Family possess all these powers, but they are all connected by their speed abilities, and the use of the Speed Force.