The New Age of DC Heroes (originally titled as Dark Matter) is a comic book line published by

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from 2018 to 2020. The titles – ''Damage'', ''The Silencer'', ''Sideways'', ''The Terrifics'', ''The Curse of Brimstone'', ''The Immortal Men'', ''New Challengers'', and ''The Unexpected'' – were set in the

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following the events of '' Dark Nights: Metal''. The line was considered a commercial failure.

Publication history

In 2016, the Dark Matter line was announced alongside The Sandman Universe, with both comic lines to be set in the

after '' Dark Nights: Metal'', featuring new characters alongside re-imagined versions of old ones from DC Comics. In 2017, Dark Matter was rebranded as "The New Age of DC Heroes". As of July 2019, all of the constituent series had been cancelled except ''The Terrifics'', which continued until 2020, with its last three issues published digital-only, during the

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List of titles

''Damage''

* Written by:

Robert Venditti Robert Venditti is an American comic book writer, known for his work on the Top Shelf Productions title ''The Surrogates'', which was adapted to a major motion picture starring Bruce Willis directed by Jonathan Mostow for Disney., and for the Vali ...

* Drawn by: Tony S. Daniel * Schedule: January 18, 2018 – April 17, 2019 * Issues: #1–16 (plus 1 annual) Ethan Avery is a soldier who submits to an experiment that turns him into a monster,

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, leading him to question everything he believed about his cause.

''The Silencer''

* Written by:

Dan Abnett Dan Abnett (born 12 October 1965) is an English comic book writer and novelist. He has been a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, sinc ...

* Drawn by:

John Romita Jr. John Salvatore Romita (; born August 17, 1956), known professionally as John Romita Jr., is an American comics artist best known for his extensive work for Marvel Comics from the 1970s to the 2010s. He is the son of artist John Romita Sr. Early ...

* Schedule: February 1, 2018 – June 26, 2019 * Issues: #1–18 (plus 1 annual) Honor Guest is a retired assassin who is targeted by her former employers,

Leviathan Leviathan (; he, לִוְיָתָן, ) is a sea serpent noted in theology and mythology. It is referenced in several books of the Hebrew Bible, including Psalms, the Book of Job, the Book of Isaiah, the Book of Amos, and, according to some ...

''Sideways''

* Written by:

Dan DiDio Dan DiDio (; born October 13, 1959) is an American writer, editor, and publisher who has worked in the television and comic book industries. From February 2010 until February 2020, he was the co-publisher of DC Comics, along with Jim Lee. '' Wizar ...

and

Justin Jordan Justin Jordan (born 1978) is an American comics writer. He is known for co-creating (with artist Tradd Moore) ''The Strange Talent of Luther Strode'' and its two sequels (published by Image Comics), and for writing 22 issues of '' Green Lantern ...

* Drawn by:

Kenneth Rocafort Kenneth Rocafort (born 1983) is a Puerto Rican illustrator of comic books, known for his work on titles including ''Superman'', ''Red Hood and the Outlaws'', ''Astonishing Tales: Wolverine/Punisher'', '' ''Teen Titans', '' ''The Ultimates', ...

* Schedule: February 15, 2018 – February 27, 2019 * Issues: #1–13 (plus 1 annual) Derek James gains the abilities to travel across dimensions.

''The Terrifics''

* Written by: Jeff Lemire * Drawn by: Ivan Reis * Schedule: March 1, 2018 – September 1, 2020 * Issues: #1–30 (plus 1 annual) Mister Terrific,

Metamorpho Metamorpho (real name Rex Mason, also called The Element Man) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was created in 1965 by writer Bob Haney and artist Ramona Fradon. Metamorpho is a founding member of the Out ...

Plastic Man Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian) is a superhero first appearing in ''Police Comics'' #1, originally published by Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics. Created by cartoonist Jack Cole, Plastic Man was one of the first superheroes to ...

and

Phantom Girl Phantom Girl (Tinya Wazzo) is a superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics, and is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. In the Post-'' Zero Hour'' continuity, she is known as Apparition. She has the power ...

join forces to escape the Dark Multiverse.

''The Curse of Brimstone''

* Written by: Justin Jordan * Drawn by:

Philip Tan Philip Tan (born 1978) is a comic book writer/artist best known for his work on ''Spawn'', ''Uncanny X-Men'' and ''Iron Man''. Career Tan graduated at the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. Tan was the pencill ...

* Schedule: April 4, 2018 – March 7, 2019 * Issues: #1-12 (plus 1 annual) In order to protect his hometown, Joe Chamberlain makes a deal with the demon Brimstone, but Joe must track down and destroy Brimstone before the power he now wields destroys the town he was trying to save.

''The Immortal Men''

* Written by:

James Tynion IV James Tynion IV (born December 14, 1987) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his work on the Batman franchise at DC Comics, his DC Black Label series ''The Nice House on the Lake'' and his independent series '' Department of ...

* Drawn by:

Jim Lee Jim Lee (Korean 이용철; born August 11, 1964) is a Korean American comic-book artist, writer, editor, and publisher. He is currently the Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics. In recognition of his work, Lee has received a Harvey ...

* Schedule: April 11 – September 14, 2018 * Issues: #1–6 Led by the

Immortal Man Immortal Man, also known as Klarn Arg, is a superhero in the DC Comics Universe. He first appeared in ''Strange Adventures'' #177 (June 1965). Multiple versions of his origin connect him to the villain Vandal Savage, with both gaining immortality b ...

, they are a team of immortal heroes who protected the world from an ancient threat.

''New Challengers''

* Written by:

Scott Snyder Scott Snyder is an American author. He is known for his 2006 short story collection ''Voodoo Heart'', and his comic book writing, including ''American Vampire'', ''Detective Comics'', ''Batman (comic book)#The New 52, Batman'', ''Wytches (comics) ...

and

Aaron Gillespie Aaron Roderick Gillespie (born July 18, 1983) is an American musician, best known for being the original and current drummer and clean vocalist for the metalcore band Underoath and the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the alternative rock ...

* Drawn by:

Andy Kubert Andrew Kubert (; born February 27, 1962) is an American comics artist, letterer and writer. He is the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists, and the uncle of comics editor Katie Kubert. He is a graduate of an ...

* Schedule: May 16 – October 17, 2018 * Issues: #1–6 As the New Challengers, five misfit strangers are given a second chance at life, but only if they obey the orders of the mysterious Professor and execute deadly missions in the most unexplored corners of the multiverse.

''The Unexpected''

* Written by:

Steve Orlando Steve Orlando is an American comic book writer, known for his work for DC Comics writing characters such as Batman, Martian Manhunter, and Wonder Woman, and two series starring Midnighter, which were nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. Early ...

* Drawn by:

Ryan Sook Ryan Sook is an American comic book artist, known for his work on books such as ''Seven Soldiers: Zatanna'', ''X-Factor'' and '' The Spectre''. His style has been compared to that of Mike Mignola, Adam Hughes, and Kevin Nowlan. Career Sook's fir ...

* Schedule: June 6, 2018 – January 9, 2019 * Issues: #1–8 Janet Fals, alias Firebrand, is a former paramedic who is forced to feed the Conflict Engine inside her heart by starting a fight every 24 hours.

References

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Publication history

List of titles

''Damage''

''The Silencer''

''Sideways''

''The Terrifics''

''The Curse of Brimstone''

''The Immortal Men''

''New Challengers''

''The Unexpected''

See also

References

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