Posted By Dan Greenfield on Oct 22, 2026 | 2 comments

Coming in January…

DC Comics in January will release the DC Power: Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special, a one-shot celebrating one of the coolest superheroes to come out of the Bronze Age. Not just that, the main story will be co-written by his creator, Jenny Isabella, and there will be a variant cover by Trevor Von Eeden, Black Lightning’s original artist, who designed the character’s classic look.

According to DC:  “In the main story, the celebration finds Black Lightning entrusted with protecting Metropolis while Superman is away. But as an old enemy plots his demise from the shadows, Jefferson will once again have to prove that protecting a community means more than simply winning the fight.

“Jefferson Pierce has saved the world countless times, but with another battle for its fate looming on the horizon, does he still have time to repair his relationship with his ex-wife, Lynn Stewart? As Jefferson considers what comes next for the two of them, his responsibilities as Black Lightning continue to pull him in every direction.”

Main cover by Edwin Galmon and Andrew Dalhouse

Isabella’s story will be written with Brandon Thomas and illustrated by Fico Ossio, the creative team behind Black Lightning: The Standard, the 2024-25 miniseries.

“As the old lady of the team, I get to work with a bunch of talented ‘youngsters’ who love and respect my creation,” Isabella said. “Plus, we have an alternate cover by my pal Trevor Von Eeden, the first artist who drew Black Lightning and who is justifiably considered a co-creator of the character and his world. I had a blast returning to these characters. It’s a book that brings the action, the drama, the sense of peril, and the fun. So much fun.”

Variant by Fico Ossio and Tamra Bonvillain

According to DC: “The anniversary special also explores the many relationships that have defined Black Lightning across five decades, from family and old friends to fellow heroes throughout the DC Universe. Jefferson fights alongside the Outsiders, including Katana, the Signal, and Cassandra Cain; crosses paths with his daughters, Anissa and Jennifer; and joins Mr. Terrific and Steel as the special explores the responsibilities, relationships, and personal connections behind the hero. Black Lightning’s vision in DC K.O. also looms over the special, pushing Jefferson closer to a new role as mentor to a young hero.”

Glow-in-the-dark variant cover by Cully Hamner

The 48-page issue, due January 27, 2027, will also include stories by writers Danny Lore, Greg Anderson Elysée, and Al Letson, and artists Darryl Banks, Karen S. Darboe, and Sedat Özgen. The main cover is by Edwin Galmon and Andrew Dalhouse, with variant covers by Von Eeden and Chris Sotomayor (not yet revealed); and Ossio and Tamra Bonvillain. There is also a glow-in-the-dark variant cover by Cully Hamner.

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