With Thunder’s dangerous new powers and the new Masters of Disaster jeopardizing the coexistence between humans and Metas, Black Lightning’s place on the front lines of a culture war brewing in the suburbs of Metropolis.
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Still struggling to move past the traumatic events of Absolute Power, Black Lightning’s family is dealt a crushing blow after the reveal that his eldest daughter, Anissa, has lost control of her newly altered powers. Black Lightning #5
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Tom Raney Variant Cover:
Black Lightning #5
Black Lightning and Lightning have fallen in battle as they are ambushed during their fight against Volcana and her Masters of Disaster. Desperate to help her father and sister, Anissa Pierce breaks free from captivity in the Justice League Watchtower thanks to the help of Grace Choi! It’s all been leading to this fateful confrontation in the streets of Southside Metropolis as the Pierce family comes together to fight for each other and their community.
When the dust settles, Jefferson Pierce is approached by none other than Josiah Power of the Power Company, who seeks to recruit Black Lightning to face a growing threat lurking in the shadows of the DCU!
Creative Team
- Writer: Brandon Thomas
- Artist: Fico Ossio
- Colorist: Ulises Arreola
- Letterer: Clayton Cowles
- Cover Artist: Fico Ossio & Ulises Arreola
- Variant Cover Artists: Tom Raney
- Editor:
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages
When Jefferson falls. Thunder rises in Black Lightning #5 on shelves & digital platforms on March 15, 2025, from DC Comics