Jefferson Pierce is having quite a year. Hell soon join The CWs super hero lineup with a greatly anticipated new show. And now, were happy to announce that hes returning to the comic racks as well with a new six-issue miniseries written by Tony Isabella, who originally created the character with Trevor Von Eeden.
BLACK LIGHTNING: COLD DEAD HANDS is written by Isabella and drawn by Clayton Henry (Harbinger). However, dont expect a throwback to Isabellas previous time with the character. While the hallmarks of a good Black Lightning comic are all there, Jeffersons gone through some changes. Hes still a teacher who works to be a positive force for his students both in and out of costume, but hes younger than hes ever been beforearound 28 years old. Hes also not married and in a departure from the show, he doesnt have daughters.
Jefferson does, however, still have a very big problem by the name of Tobias Whale. But Black Lightnings notorious adversary has gone through some redesigning as well. Hes now fit, built like an athlete, and hes no longer an albino. But dont think its made Tobias Whale any smaller of a problem for Jefferson or the city of Cleveland, in which the series is based. Hes as ruthless and powerful as ever.
With Black Lightnings CW series set to bring more awareness to the groundbreaking character than ever before, the timing has never been better for Lightnings return to the DC Universe. Cold Dead Hands promises to be a fitting introduction to the world of Jefferson Pierce for new readers and a very welcome return for longtime fans, penned by the man who knows the supercharged hero better than anyone.
