BOOM! Studios has officially announced a new superhero limited series, The Center Holds, and The Beat has all the details.
The Center Holds is written by Larry Hama and features late artist M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final work, with coloring by Josh Burnham and lettering by Janice Chiang. The story follows a superhero union that attempts to marry superheroic capers and less exciting bureaucratic wins. Five percent of revenue will be donated to The Hero Initiative in honor of Bright and his legacy.
Editor Tim Finn teased details of the series at New York Comic Con in October, highlighting the fact that Hama wrote the entire script based on an unfinished concept by Bright.
Here’s the full series synopsis:
A new superhero universe is born!
In a world where superheroes have become commonplace, heroes are required to join a union or else face serious financial liability for the damage caused during battles.
Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike.
And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them.
Get a sneak peek at The Center Holds #1 below. The premier issue will feature cover art by Bright, Joe Quinones, Khary Randolph, and Chuck Patton.
The Center Holds #1 will be available digitally and at your local comic shop on February 11, 2026. Preorders are available now.
