Cover: Jahnoy Lindsay

DC Power: A Celebration #1

Mar 2023 · DC · 9.99 USD

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"Black Paradise" kicks off with Jefferson standing firm against a controversial proposal to segregate meta-powered students, sparking tension at a pivotal school meeting. When lightning-wielding villains disrupt the gathering, Black Lightning, Thunder, and Lightning arrive to protect the students, setting the stage for a powerful confrontation. Written by Lamont Magee and illustrated by ChrisCross, with inks by Juan Castro, colors by Wil Quintana, and letters by AndWorld Design, the issue features a striking cover by Jahnoy Lindsay.

Contains 8 stories

Black Paradise

8 pp · Superhero

Amazing-Man [Will Everett]Rachel EverettDeacon GardnerLeethe Real AmericanAll-Star Squadron [Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]Liberty Belle[Libby Lawrence]Hourman [Rex Tyler] (flashback)]Baron Blitzkreig (flashback)Night (flashback)Fog (flashback)Zyklon (flashback)

In the postwar years, Amazing-Man stands guard over his Detroit neighborhood as urban renewal and the Real American’s violent ideology threaten to erase everything he’s fought to protect.

Separate But Equal

8 pp · Superhero

Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Lightning [Jennifer Pierce]Thunder [Anissa Pierce]Mr. ConnellyAmyAkela Shaw

In "Separate But Equal," Jo stands up against a controversial plan to segregate meta students into their own school, arguing for inclusion in a world where power often divides. When the debate erupts into chaos, Black Lightning, Thunder, and Lightning arrive to confront the lightning-powered villains disrupting the meeting.

The Queen, the Bee & the Symphony

8 pp · Superhero

Bumblebee [Karen Beecher-Duncan]Queen Nubia of ThemysciraMal DuncanThe BrainMonsieur Mallah

In "The Queen, the Bee & the Symphony," Nubia and Bumblebee find themselves caught in an unexpected crisis during a high-stakes symphony concert led by Mal—when the entire orchestra is abducted by Monsieur Mallah and The Brain, the two heroes must rise to the occasion, blending grace with grit to save the day.

Keeping the Peace

8 pp · Superhero

Green Lantern [John Stewart]Teen Lantern [Keli Quintela]

Own Your Name

8 pp · Superhero

Aquaman [Jackson Hyde]Kid Flash [Wallace WestAce] (second Wally West)The Thinker [Clifford DeVoe]The Flash [Jay Garrick] (vision)Impulse [Bart Allen] (vision)Reverse-Flash [Daniel West] (vision)Flash of China [Avery Ho] (vision)The Flash [Barry Allen] (vision)Iris West (vision)The Flash [Wally West] (vision)Robin [Damian Wayne] (vision)Red Arrow [Emiko Queen] (vision)Roundhouse [Billy Wu] (vision)

Booyah!

8 pp · Superhero

Cyborg [Victor Stone]Livewire [Leslie Willis]Elinore Stone (flashback)Max

Vixen & Batwing

8 pp · Superhero

Batwing [Luke Fox]Vixen [Mari McCabe]Black MantaKing Arno

The Cavalry

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Tim "Jace" Fox]Tiffany Fox