Batman and Static’s only hope to reverse the global blackout is to find tech-disrupting outcast Shutdown! But, as the Neo-Dynamic Duo wades into a war between genetic offshoots and black-ops soldiers, Shutdown’s plans for revenge on our heroes take a surprising and sinister turn! Will the Justice League Beyond get back home in time to help their teammates save Earth from permanent darkness?!
TIME TO GET INTERGALACTIC! With the world plunged into darkness, Batman and Static suit up to bring back the light! Meanwhile, across the galaxy, Icon and Superman negotiate Earth ‘ s induction into the planetary alliance known as the Cooperative, but after countless decades of crises and reality-shaping events, not all of their representatives are keen on welcoming the Earthlings with open arms…
(W) Christopher Priest, Cody Ziglar, Evan Narcisse, Murewa Ayodele (A) Alitha Martinez, Eder Messias, Javier Pina
CELEBRATING SIX DECADES OF THE KING OF WAKANDA!
This landmark over-sized issue features brand-new, thrilling stories from a lineup of fan-favorite writers and artists who have defined T’Challa’s legacy. Don’t miss this must-have tribute to T’Challa, Wakanda and 60 years of the world’s greatest protector!
Having been caught in the destruction of Neo-Gotham’s Q-Grid Station, Hamilton Hill High student Melvin Kim is reborn with mastery over all things technological! With a disdain for humanity’s overdependence on technology, Melvin becomes the villain Shutdown and sets his sights on Dakota City, where Static prepares to launch the Q-Grid worldwide — but will Batman Beyond arrive in time to stop Shutdown’s scheme?
All eyes are on Dakota City as Static unveils the Q Wave clean-energy grid that’s set to take the world by storm — but little does he know, the mysterious Shutdown has his sights on Dakota as well! You won’t want to miss this debut of the Beyond Universe’s newest villain and his surprising connection to Batman!
This February, Marvel pays tribute to one of its most groundbreaking super heroes in Black Panther Anniversary Special #1! The landmark over-sized one-shot celebrates 60 years of T’Challa and Wakanda with brand-new, thrilling stories from a lineup of fan-favorite writers, artists, and those who have helped define Black Panther’s legacy, including writer Christopher Priest!
Here are some of the stories fans can look forward to:
Writer Evan Narcisse and artist George Jeanty bring back former Black Panther, Kasper Cole! In this framing story, join Cole as he searches for Wakanda’s exiled king, learning about some of T’Challa’s never-before-told adventures in the process.
Cole also pays a visit to the former Queen of Wakanda in a tale by acclaimed Storm writer Murewa Ayodele and rising star artist Eder Messias. Listen in as Storm shares an intimate memory from her time by T’Challa’s side, when their love was powerful enough to overcome any threat against them!
Cody Ziglar joins forces with veteran Black Panther artist Alitha E. Martinez for a Black Panther/Blue Marvel team-up! Dr. Adam Brashear recounts their time together in the Ultimates, and reveals what T’Challa taught him about strength and leadership!
Superstar writer Christopher Priest returns to his groundbreaking Black Panther with a surprising encounter T’Challa had with Magneto, set during the time the Master of Magnetism ruled his own African nation, Genosha.
Black Panther’s 60th anniversary coincides with an exciting new status quo for the character. The king of Wakanda is currently trying to unite his kingdom—both on Earth and in the stars—in Black Panther: Intergalactic, a four-issue limited series by Victor La Valle and Stefano Nesi debuting next month. In addition, Black Panther will team up with different heroes throughout February in a new line of variant covers by Marvel’s Stormbreakers. Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for their reveal!
Check out Mateus Manhanini’s cover and preorder Black Panther Anniversary Special at your local comic shop today.
In the not-so-distant future, young hero Terry McGinnis patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham as Batman Beyond, while Virgil Hawkins, a.k.a. Static, forges a new technological revolution in Dakota City with the introduction of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. Together alongside the Justice League Beyond, the heroes prepare for the Earth’s induction into the interplanetary alliance known as the Cooperative. Everything seems to be going smoothly…until a new villain arrives on the scene and puts everything at risk. At the center of all the mayhem is the unlikely duo of Static and Batman Beyond, as they must work together to save the world before it’s too late!
In the not-so-distant future, young hero Terry McGinnis patrols the streets of Neo-Gotham as Batman Beyond, while Virgil Hawkins, a.k.a. Static, forges a new technological revolution in Dakota City with the introduction of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. Together alongside the Justice League Beyond, the heroes prepare for the Earth’s induction into the interplanetary alliance known as the Cooperative. Everything seems to be going smoothly…until a new villain arrives on the scene and puts everything at risk. At the center of all the mayhem is the unlikely duo of Static and Batman Beyond, as they must work together to save the world before it’s too late!
Written by Evan Narcisse with art by Nikolas Draper-Ivey, Batman/Static: Beyond is a six-issue limited series Elseworlds tale from DC Comics debuting November 12, 2025. The series is a spiritual sequel to Static Beyond, a short story Nikolas Draper-Ivey wrote and illustrated for the Milestone 30th Anniversary Special.
In an interview with DC Nation, Narcisse described what we can expect for this team-up:
Oh man, they’re just such polar opposites in almost every way. They’re literally light and dark. Static’s the crackling charge that lights the way out of darkness, and Batman is an avatar of shadow incarnate, everything you should be scared of if you’ve hurt someone. They have different foundational experiences, divergent philosophies, and extremely contrasting methodologies. So of course, there’s going to be lots of juicy tension!
Terry McGinnis patrols the neon-lit streets of Neo-Gotham while Virgil Hawkins pioneers a technological revolution with the launch of the Q-Wave Energy Grid. As Earth prepares to join a powerful interplanetary alliance called the Cooperative, the Justice League Beyond stands ready to usher in a new era of peace. But when a mysterious villain triggers a global blackout, the planet’s future hangs in the balance. With technology crippled and chaos rising, Static and Batman Beyond must forge an unlikely alliance and take a grounded approach to saving the world before it’s too late.