Sideways

Sideways (Derek James) is a superhero created by writers Dan DiDio, Justin Jordan, and artist Kenneth Rocafort who appears in media published by DC Comics. Publication history The character debuted in Sideways #1, which was originally promoted in spring 2017 as part of a group of new comic series set for release in fall of that year. They were branded as the "Dark Matter" line and their stories follow events from the Dark Nights: Metal crossover. That November, the line was rebranded as "The New Age of DC Heroes" and publication was delayed until early 2018. The first issue of Sideways was published on February 14, 2018. Like the other first issues in the line, it featured a vertical gatefold cover. When closed, the cover shows Sideways exiting a portal in the sky. When opened, additional characters can be seen on the ground below him and in the sky above him. Sideways appeared in the background of a group shot in Dan Jurgens' story in Action Comics #1000.