Mark talks with Tim about "The Center Holds" - a book that Tim was instrumental in making happen! Video also available here: https://youtu.be/cBOsSMGrHB4 "The Center Holds" is a four-issue comic book miniseries written by Larry Hama and edited/produced by Tim Finn, featuring the final art from the late M.D. "Doc" Bright. The project has been in the works for a decade and was announced by Tim Finn at the New York Comic Con in October 2025. It is a creator-owned work, published by BOOM! Studios, with the ownership shared by Hama and the estate of Mark D. Bright. Last year, artist M.D. “Doc” Bright — known for his work on Armor Wars, Quantum & Woody and others — passed away at age 68. And now his final work, with writer Larry Hama, The Center Holds will get released by BOOM! Studios next year. In the oversized first issue, per PR from the publisher, “A new superhero universe is born!” Specifically, the central idea here is that with superheroes just part of daily life, they’re required to join a union, or face serious fines for any damage from battles. “Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike. And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them.” In honor of Bright, BOOM! Studios and Hama are donating 2% of the sales of the book to The Hero Initiative. The Center Holds #1 hits stores on February 11, 2026, with covers by M.D. “Doc” Bright, Joe Quinones, Khary Randolph, and Chuck Patton. The Center Holds #1 Comic Script by Larry Hama Illustrated by M.D. Bright Covers by M.D. "DOC" BRIGHT and JOE QUINONES (Main), KHARY RANDOLPH (Variant), KHARY RANDOLPH (Incentive), CHUCK PATTON (Incentive), M.D. "DOC" BRIGHT (Signed Hama Incentive), TBA (FOC Reveal Variant) Available on Feb 11, 2026 | 48 Pages $5.99 A new superhero universe is born! In a world where superheroes have become commonplace, heroes are required to join a union or else face serious financial liability for the damage caused during battles. Enter the Superheroes’ Union: A team-up of genius Scyber, psychic Lakshmi, the mysterious Keeper, and child prodigy Nekkotron, among others, as they battle villains and bureaucracy alike. And though the delicate balance of mitigating damage while saving lives is already tough enough, they’ve got their own worries with a constant stream of villains rising up to challenge them. Follow along as the legendary duo of writer Larry Hama and artist M.D. “Doc” Bright, marking his final work, question the very nature of what it means to be a hero in this thrilling new giant-size issue! Related Genres Fiction Graphic Novels Product Details ISBN9798892159807 Available on Feb 11, 2026 Published by BOOM! Studios Pages48 Dimensions6-5/8 x 10-3/16 Digital Pre order available https://www.amazon.co.uk/Center-Holds-1-Mark-Bright-ebook/dp/B0FSPZTBDS The Center Holds #2 There’s only so much a person—even a super-powered person—can take! The world thought Captain Payback and the Black Wraith had put the villain Choler away for good. But when Choler escapes Captain Payback’s underground prison, all hell breaks loose. The Superheroes Union is at ground zero of the fallout, where even the most powerful among them are tested. Now, they must come to terms with their darkest secrets while facing their greatest enemy. Will they be strong enough to challenge Choler at his most powerful? The battle continues in the second issue of this epic miniseries by the legendary Larry Hama and M.D. “Doc” Bright. Available on Mar 25, 2026 | 32 Pages You can read Tim's tribute to Mark Bright here https://arealamericanbook.com/2024/04/05/mark-d-bright-1955-2024-part-one/

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