Katana, a Japanese national who carries with her the trauma of having witnessed thebrutal murder of her husband and children, Tatsu arrives to America at the height of the racist and xenophobic anti-Japan frenzy of the 1980s. Despite all she’s endured, as she interacts with a cross section of America, Tatsu learns to set aside her bitterness and discover who she is at her core.
The Other History of the DC Universe’s Book III Tatsu Yamashiro 1983 ~ 1996 is now available on Newstands
The five-issue series reframes iconic moments from DC history, exploring them through the eyes of DC Super Heroes representing traditionally disenfranchised groups. The meticulously researched and written series centers around the perspectives of Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning; his daughter Anissa, also known as Thunder; Mal Duncan (Herald) and his wife, Karen Beecher (Bumblebee); Renee Montoya (the Question); and Tatsu Yamashiro (Katana).
WHERE: The Other History of the DC Universe books are available at comic book stores and participating digital retailers. New issues will ship bimonthly, and the series will carry DC’s Black Label content descriptor, with content appropriate for readers ages 17+.
WHY: This series is an experience unlike any other. DC fans may think they know the history of the DC Universe, but it’s true history is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isn’t about saving the world—it’s about having the strength to simply be who you are.
INFO: For more information on this series and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit the website at www.dccomics.com, or follow on social media @DCComics and @thedcnation.
