Black Lightning: Year One #1

In "Black Lightning: Year One [Part 1]," Jefferson Pierce returns to Suicide Slum in Metropolis, the neighborhood he once fled, now confronted with the harsh realities of crime and decay he thought he’d left behind. Written by Jen Van Meter and brought to life by Cully Hamner’s striking art and Laura Martin’s vivid colors, this story captures the weight of a hero’s return, grounded in the quiet tension of a community on edge. The cover by Cully Hamner sets the tone with a powerful, intimate portrait of Jefferson Pierce, his eyes fixed on the streets below.