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DC Comics Revives Legion of Super-Heroes with New Series Launching September 2
When the next generation of heroes is outlawed, hope must be rebuilt from the ground up. On September 2, 2026, DC Comics will bring that promise to life with a brand‑new Legion of Super‑Heroes series that will re‑introduce the 31st‑century team to comic‑book shelves.
The 40‑page debut, written by Joshua Williamson—best known for his work on The Flash and Knight Terrors—and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, the artist behind Absolute Wonder Woman, charts a dystopian United Planets in which super‑powers are illegal. The narrative follows a newly assembled Legion, forced into existence by the ruthless AI Brainiac 1 of 5 after the murder of financial backer R.J. Brande, as it battles the metallic‑winged enforcers known as the Persuaders.
DC’s announcement comes as part of the publisher’s “Next Level” initiative, a slate of new titles that also includes fresh runs of the Teen Titans and the Doom Patrol. The solicitation lists the first issue at $3.99 for a standard black‑and‑white cover, $4.99 for a card‑stock variant, and $6.99 for a foil variant.
The cover itself, painted by Sherman, showcases a reimagined lineup of the Legion’s classic heroes, while the Persuaders appear as gleaming angels wielding glowing axes. The main cover is complemented by a roster of variant options: card‑stock and foil covers by Jim Lee, and additional designs by Mark Spears, Yasmine Putri, Dan Mora (paying homage to Back to the Future with a Superman/Michael J. Fox pose), and V Ken Marion.
The Legion first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 in April 1958, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Over the decades the team has been rebooted several times, most recently in 2021 when Brian Michael Bendis penned a new series with Ryan Sook’s pencils. That run introduced a new recruit, Jon Kent, and refreshed characters such as Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad, while tying the Legion into the larger DC Universe through a partnership with Superman during the DC K.O. crossover.
Williamson’s new series picks up where the 2021 title left off, propelling the Legion into a 31st‑century United Planets ruled by Brainiac 1 of 5. The plot centers on the team's struggle to restore hope in a society that has outlawed super‑powers, with the Persuaders acting as the regime’s enforcers.
The series is slated for a monthly schedule, with the first issue hitting comic shops on September 2. DC’s strategy to re‑introduce legacy teams to a younger audience has already paid off with the Teen Titans and Doom Patrol, and the new Legion run is expected to follow that pattern.
Although the Legion has never received a live‑action film adaptation, its legacy as a group of teenage heroes from diverse alien worlds remains a cornerstone of DC’s cosmic storytelling. The upcoming series will carry that tradition forward, offering a fresh take on the team’s optimism and interstellar scope.
DC has not yet announced a long‑term plan beyond the first issue, but the official solicitation indicates that the title will be part of the core lineup for the 2026–2027 comic‑book season.
Readers can obtain the new Legion of Super‑Heroes in both digital and print formats. The digital version will launch on the same date as the print release, and distribution will occur through standard DC retail channels, including comic book stores, online retailers, and the DC Universe platform.
In sum, DC’s new Legion series signals a return to the future‑focused storytelling that defined the team’s early years, while updating its roster and visual style for contemporary audiences. With a strong creative team, a clear release schedule, and a wide array of variant covers, the series aims to re‑engage longtime fans and attract new readers to the United Planets’ most hopeful heroes.
The 40‑page debut, written by Joshua Williamson—best known for his work on The Flash and Knight Terrors—and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, the artist behind Absolute Wonder Woman, charts a dystopian United Planets in which super‑powers are illegal. The narrative follows a newly assembled Legion, forced into existence by the ruthless AI Brainiac 1 of 5 after the murder of financial backer R.J. Brande, as it battles the metallic‑winged enforcers known as the Persuaders.
DC’s announcement comes as part of the publisher’s “Next Level” initiative, a slate of new titles that also includes fresh runs of the Teen Titans and the Doom Patrol. The solicitation lists the first issue at $3.99 for a standard black‑and‑white cover, $4.99 for a card‑stock variant, and $6.99 for a foil variant.
The cover itself, painted by Sherman, showcases a reimagined lineup of the Legion’s classic heroes, while the Persuaders appear as gleaming angels wielding glowing axes. The main cover is complemented by a roster of variant options: card‑stock and foil covers by Jim Lee, and additional designs by Mark Spears, Yasmine Putri, Dan Mora (paying homage to Back to the Future with a Superman/Michael J. Fox pose), and V Ken Marion.
The Legion first appeared in Adventure Comics #247 in April 1958, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Over the decades the team has been rebooted several times, most recently in 2021 when Brian Michael Bendis penned a new series with Ryan Sook’s pencils. That run introduced a new recruit, Jon Kent, and refreshed characters such as Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad, while tying the Legion into the larger DC Universe through a partnership with Superman during the DC K.O. crossover.
Williamson’s new series picks up where the 2021 title left off, propelling the Legion into a 31st‑century United Planets ruled by Brainiac 1 of 5. The plot centers on the team's struggle to restore hope in a society that has outlawed super‑powers, with the Persuaders acting as the regime’s enforcers.
The series is slated for a monthly schedule, with the first issue hitting comic shops on September 2. DC’s strategy to re‑introduce legacy teams to a younger audience has already paid off with the Teen Titans and Doom Patrol, and the new Legion run is expected to follow that pattern.
Although the Legion has never received a live‑action film adaptation, its legacy as a group of teenage heroes from diverse alien worlds remains a cornerstone of DC’s cosmic storytelling. The upcoming series will carry that tradition forward, offering a fresh take on the team’s optimism and interstellar scope.
DC has not yet announced a long‑term plan beyond the first issue, but the official solicitation indicates that the title will be part of the core lineup for the 2026–2027 comic‑book season.
Readers can obtain the new Legion of Super‑Heroes in both digital and print formats. The digital version will launch on the same date as the print release, and distribution will occur through standard DC retail channels, including comic book stores, online retailers, and the DC Universe platform.
In sum, DC’s new Legion series signals a return to the future‑focused storytelling that defined the team’s early years, while updating its roster and visual style for contemporary audiences. With a strong creative team, a clear release schedule, and a wide array of variant covers, the series aims to re‑engage longtime fans and attract new readers to the United Planets’ most hopeful heroes.
