Heroes in Crisis

In 2019, DC Comics launched Heroes in Crisis through its Urban Comics imprint, a single-issue prestige format story that explores the psychological toll of superhero life. Centered on Sanctuary, a secret facility where heroes seek mental health treatment, the series examines trauma and accountability among iconic characters. Written by Tom King with art by Clay Mann, the book sparked conversation for its mature, introspective take on superhero vulnerability. Though a standalone release, it remains a notable entry in DC's modern canon for tackling themes rarely addressed in mainstream superhero comics.