Young Justice’s roster is increasing in 2020, with 4 new superheroes being teased for an upcoming story arc from Brian Michael Bendis.
Young Justice has seen a handful of latest characters be a part of the group since their very own Wonder Comics ‘rebirth,’ together with a brand new Inexperienced Lantern, the daughter of Jonah Hex, and most lately, DC’s subsequent nice superhero, Naomi. However the teenage group will probably be including a number of extra heroes to the combination subsequent yr.
Author Brian Michael Bendis tweeted out artist John Timms’ cowl for Young Justice #14. Whereas the e-book will not hit cabinets till 2020, the heroes set to look will certainly be a focus for seasoned followers. As if the reunited Young Justice group wasn’t already stretching the dimensions of their ranks, they will must make room for Arrowette, Spoiler, Aqualad, and Sideways!
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It is an fascinating mixture of heroes. Sideways first debuted in Sideways #1 and was part of the “New Ages of DC Heroes” line (earlier than getting canceled after simply 13 points). Arrowette first appeared in World’s Best Comics #113 in 1960 and lately made her animated debut in DC Universe’s Young Justice: Outsiders. Stephanie Brown a.ok.a. Spoiler is generally identified for being part of the Bat-family, most lately starring in rebirth run of Detective Comics from future Batman author James Tynion IV. Aqualad is a fan-favorite from the Young Justice animated collection who’s appeared in lots of Aquaman tales, together with the newest run by Kelly Sue DeConnick. So what story will probably be bringing them into the fold with the remainder of the e-book’s heroes?
The Young Justice group, just like the Justice League and different superhero groups, works nicely when having interchangeable members. On this case, it opens up the roster in case any of the heroes get referred to as as much as an even bigger group. Including extra heroes to the collection may appear to be overkill, however it might be shocking to just a few of them stick round on a everlasting foundation. Spoiler and Aqualad are each greater characters who’re nonetheless necessary to different books. As for Sideways and Arrowette, they’re ripe to affix the group. Neither hero presently is a part of a giant run or arc, so letting them additional develop on the Young Justice group can be a sensible transfer by Bendis.
Ultimately, the 4 heroes may simply find yourself becoming a member of the group for a quick keep come March. Even when that is the case, it is nice to see extra younger heroes play within the Young Justice sandbox.
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