THE CENTER HOLDS #1-2 (Larry Hama / Mark D. Bright)

Le dernier comic-book dessiné par le regretté Mark D. Bright (G.I. JOE, Green Lantern, Iron Man…), décédé en mars 2024.

Legendary writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final work is presented for the first time at BOOM! Studios in THE CENTER HOLDS! A superhero series that questions the very nature of what it means to be a hero in a giant-sized first issue!

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.

BOOM! Studios and Larry Hama are proud to be donating 2% of net sales from THE CENTER HOLDS to The Hero Initiative in honor of M.D. “Doc” Bright’s memory and legacy.

THE CENTER HOLDS #1 features covers by M.D. “Doc” Bright, Joe Quinones, Khary Randolph, and Chuck Patton.

The world thought Captain Payback and the Black Wraith had put the villain Choler away for good. But when Choler escapes Captain Payback’s underground prison, all hell breaks loose. The Superheroes Union is at ground zero of the fallout, where even the most powerful among them are tested. Now, they must come to terms with their darkest secrets while facing their greatest enemy.

Will they be strong enough to challenge Choler at his most powerful?

The battle continues in the second issue of this epic miniseries by the legendary Larry Hama and M.D. “Doc” Bright.

The Center Holds #2

Writer: Larry Hama
Artists: Mark D. Bright, Josh Burcham
Release Date: March 25, 2026