DC Comics: Secret Hero Society

A Scholastic-published, all-ages series from 2016 onward, Secret Hero Society reimagines Batman, Superman, and other DC icons as middle-school students navigating the trials of friendship, school life, and secret identities. Written primarily by Derek Fridolfs, with art by Dustin Nguyen and others, the five-issue run blends lighthearted mystery with kid-friendly superheroics. It matters as a fresh, accessible entry point for younger readers into the DC Universe, emphasizing character-driven stories over epic battles.