New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1
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| Writer | Joseph P. Illidge, Stephanie Williams, Morgan Hampton, Nikolas Draper-Ivey |
| Artist | Carlo Pagulayan, Edwin Galmon, Valentine De Landro, Fico Ossio |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
Spinning out of the pages of New History of the DC Universe, uncover an untold moment in DC history, where a murder leads to an all-out war between the heroes of Dakota City and U.S. government! As their home becomes a battlefield, what must Static, Rocket, and the others sacrifice to keep their loved ones safe? But as heroes fall in the past, the stage is set for their return in the present...
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10
ComicsOnline - Matt Sernaker
The hype is real, and this is a book that is going to make waves in the world of comics. Read Full Review
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10
KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Feb 25, 2026New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 does a great job of bringing the Milestone and DC universes together. It reveals a dark secret they both share, connects the Supermen Project to Operation: Big Bang, and expands the universe in one swift move. < Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Feb 25, 2026New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 should be on everyone’s pull list. This is a powerful comic and a beautiful spotlight on the characters that I would love to see so much more of. Read Full Review
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Comic Crusaders - Al Mega
Feb 25, 2026This book is split into three acts with a prelude and epilogue, and somehow it never feels disjointed. Each creative team brings their own flavor while staying locked into the same emotional and thematic rhythm. The art balances intimacy and scale beautifully quiet moments hit just as hard as the explosive ones. This is a collaboration in the truest sense of the word. New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 is a landmark comic. It fixes history without erasing it. It connects Milestone and DC with intention. And it sets the stage for stories that actually matter. This isn’t nostalgia bait. This is forward motion. Milestone is home. Dakota City is central. And the spark is ready to burn again. Read Full Review
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The Comic Book Spot - Theodis Wright
Mar 01, 2026This story - more than any other recently told in the Dakota Universe - needed to be told. It is a tragic, yet wonderful tribute to the world Milestone Media created and a great jumping on point for the next generation of readers. Read Full Review
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9.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Feb 28, 2026New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident is a masterclass of telling a comic book story in a three act structure. Read Full Review
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9.4
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Feb 25, 2026A lost moment in time becomes the catalyst for a future uncertain in a spectacular reminder of how incredible the Milestone Universe is. Each creative team puts a unique look to the mounting drama. The art locks in on the weight of the conflict at hand and its immense fallout. The final page is the spark needed to light the next wave of Milestone stories. If looking for why this universe is still as impactful as ever, look no further than this issue. Read Full Review
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9.4
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 25, 2026All of the artists create beautifully detailed and visually exciting art throughout the issue. I love the different visual style and how they complement each other and the story itself. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Overall, this issue has to do an incredible amount of heavy lifting to create a new status quo with a ton to explore, and that means it has to rush some segments, but there are some incredible ideas in this. I just wonder when we’re going to see all the implications followed up on. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Feb 25, 2026New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 shapes the past and present of Milestone's heroes while building a future for them in the DC Universe. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Clique - Gabe Foster
Mar 03, 2026DC has been keeping these Milestone characters to the side for one reason or another while sporadically sprinkling them into titles. But I'm so glad they're deciding to hopefully take them seriously and do something with them going forward. This is the best way to do that and implement them in a way that canonically could make sense too. I want to see more books with people like Hardware getting another shot with a singles book. Or why continue showing us the vigilant ejustice being dealt out by the Blood Syndicate that ess already started in "Milestone Returns"? The options are limitless and I hope they capitalize on this. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Justin Epps
Feb 25, 2026I’m honestly not 100% certain what hardcore Milestone fans will think of this book. But for my money, it was a good story. It’s a tragedy that highlights the determination of the Dakota heroes and captures the unfairness of how they were left behind. This book does have an interesting energy to it, making one feel like DC really does want to bring this world back (especially in the wake of Static returning). Maybe we’ll see more Milestone down the line, but for right now, this one-shot is an effective tribute to an underrated era of superhero comics. Read Full Review
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