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The Unexpected (2018 comic book) The Unexpected (2018 comic book) The Unexpected is an ongoing American superhero comic book written by Steve Orlando and published monthly by DC Comics. The series is part of the "New Age of DC Heroes" initiative, which launched following the conclusion of the "" crossover event, and began publication on June 6, 2018. It focuses on the tituler team—consisting of Firebrand, Neon the Unknown, Viking Judge, and Ascendant—and follows their adventures, which relate to the events of "Dark Nights: Metal" and the Dark Multiverse. DC announced plans to debut new titles following the conclusion of "Dark Nights: Metal" in April