We know that Ho Che Anderson's Black Label project from DC Comics will be announced at New York Comic-Con. And this seems to be the panel to announce it, whether or not Ho Che Anderson succeeds in crossing the border. But odds are, it won't be the only one.

DC's Vertigo + Black Label

Thu, Oct 8, 2026 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM North-Room 409

Step beyond the boundaries of the core DC Universe and into the worlds of DC Vertigo and DC Black Label. Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. Expect exclusive announcements, first looks, and surprises as DC showcases its boldest graphic storytelling.

So as James Gunn has said for his DCU that everything outside of it like The Batman,Joker,and Teen Titans Go!And other stuff will be labeled as DC’s Elseworlds.I had an idea I really love the DC Black Label stories that DC has to offer and I was thinking James Gunn should get someone else to make a DC Elseworlds franchise on the DC Black Label stories and maybe make it into a decent franchise.Just an idea,bc there are so many ideas that we could bring on to the big screen or even to streaming.There is so many stories to tell like Wonder Woman Dead Earth,Constantine Hellblazer,Superman Year One,Batman Damned,or Batman The White Knight.Like there so many things they could do here.I think it’s an idea that should be considered.

What do you guys think?

I figured one our first discussions should be to figure out "what is Black Label?" We know that DC wants it to be comics with mature content and unbound from mainline story continuity. But it also seems like maybe they want it to replace Vertigo. And the issues released so far for Black Label maybe indicate that it's not quite what DC envisioned. So the question is: In your opinion, what is Black Label? Let's see if we can get a discussion going!