BOOM! Studios’ The Center Holds has been such a joy with a unique look at the superhero genre, focusing on the practicalities that superheroes might encounter. The final collaboration of legendary writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright, The Center Holds explores a world where superheroes are forced to join a union to avoid financial ruin from the destruction caused by their battles. Joined by colorist Josh Burcham and letterer Janice Chiang, Hama and Bright balance the action with real-world worries of financial struggles–something to which we all can relate. The dynamism of the first two issues is just another example of the creative team’s storytelling talents.
That’s why we’re thrilled to offer an EXCLUSIVE preview of The Center Holds #3 that BOOM! Studios was kind enough to share! Take a look at these gorgeous pages and secure your copy when it goes on sale next Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
And what’s more is that BOOM! Studios and Larry Hama are donating 2% of the net sales from the series to The Hero Initiative in honor of M.D. “Doc” Bright’s memory and legacy.
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The Center Holds #3 goes on sale next Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from BOOM! Studios.
From the official issue description:
The Superheroes’ Union headquarters is under siege, and our heroes must do all they can to defeat the unstoppable Choler and his henchmen!
The legendary Black Wraith returns to the line of duty, just as Tek-Slammer, a new superhero, makes their debut.
Then, Little Emiko, Nekkotron’s child pilot, bravely faces off against Choler’s newfound strength in a no-holds showdown!
Now that we’re barreling toward the final chapter of The Center Holds, what can the Union do to survive in the end?