The Outsiders

A dark-hued 1980s DC superhero series that spun out of Batman and the Outsiders, this 28-issue run follows a team of outcast heroes—including Geo-Force, Halo, Black Lightning, and others—who break from the Justice League to tackle global crises on their own terms. Written primarily by Mike W. Barr and Len Wein, with art by Jim Aparo and Jan Duursema, the book blended espionage, moral ambiguity, and super-powered action. It stands as a key example of DC’s post-Crisis era, exploring what it means to be a hero without a safety net.