New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident (2026-)

A murder in Dakota City has ignited a direct conflict between its local protectors and the U.S. government. The streets, once a home, are now a militarized zone. Static and Rocket are forced into a defensive war, their primary objective shifting from justice to the immediate protection of their families and neighbors. Casualties mount among the city's heroes as the fighting escalates. This violent chapter, long buried, has created a vacuum of power and memory. Its unresolved tensions now ripple forward, influencing the current landscape and quietly determining who might re-emerge from the shadows of that forgotten battle.