DC is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a new set of variant covers spotlighting key characters from across its universe.
The publisher revealed three covers illustrated by John Giang, each highlighting AAPI heroes and characters. The variants will be featured on select titles releasing in May, including Batman #9 with Katana, Justice League Unlimited #19 with Ryan Choi’s Atom, and Superman #38 showcasing Cheshire Cat and Red Canary.
The covers continue DC’s ongoing effort to recognize AAPI Heritage Month by putting a focus on characters whose backgrounds and identities have helped shape the DC Universe. That includes long-standing figures like Katana and Ryan Choi, along with newer additions such as Red Canary and Cheshire Cat.
Giang’s artwork adds to a broader celebration happening across DC this month. The publisher has also launched a dedicated AAPI hub on DC Universe Infinite, featuring stories created by AAPI talent and collections centered on AAPI heroes. Titles highlighted include Monkey Prince by Gene Luen Yang and Bernard Chang, Spirit World by Alyssa Wong and Haining, City Boy by Greg Pak and Minkyu Jung, and The Vigil by Ram V and Lalit Kumar Sharma. The collection also includes spotlight reads from creators like Jim Lee, Mariko Tamaki, and Dustin Nguyen, as well as the current Batgirl series featuring Cassandra Cain.
The new variant covers and curated reading lists are part of DC’s continued effort to celebrate diverse voices and characters throughout its publishing line.
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