Hero Hotline #6

Hero Hotline was launched by DC Comics in 1989 as a six-issue limited series written by Bob Rozakis, who is often remembered for his work on the 'Ask the Answer Man' column. The series centered on a service that acted as a triage center for superheroes, focusing on the bureaucratic and logistical challenges of managing a hotline for citizens in need of superhuman assistance. It was conceived as a lighthearted, grounded take on the superhero genre, shifting the focus from grand battles to the daily operations of a support agency.

The sixth and final issue concluded the brief run, providing a resolution to the unique premise established by Rozakis. The series was illustrated primarily by Stephen DeStefano, whose distinct, animated style helped distinguish the title from the grittier, more adult-oriented comic books that were becoming prevalent in the late eighties. While the series did not achieve long-term commercial dominance, it remains a notable example of DC's willingness to experiment with idiosyncratic concepts during that era.