Wildc.a.t.s Apr 2026

The core of WildC.A.T.s is the ancient conflict between two alien races: the noble, near-immortal and the parasitic, body-snatching Daemonites . For thousands of years, these factions have waged a "Covert Action" war on Earth, hidden from the public eye. The Kherubim, often seen as "emotionless guardians," eventually interbred with humans, creating a lineage of powerful crossbreeds.

The (Covert Action Teams) were founded by the immortal Kherubim Lord Emp, posing as billionaire Jacob Marlowe , to finally end the Daemonite threat. The team's roster—featuring icons like the gunslinging Grifter , the sword-mistress Zealot , and the cybernetic Spartan —represented a harder, more cynical brand of heroism than the traditional capes of the era. Evolution of a Universe WildC.A.T.S

In 1998, Lee sold his WildStorm imprint to DC Comics, eventually leading to the integration of these gritty characters into the broader DC Universe. The Modern Rebirth A Look Back at WildC.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams #5 (1993) The core of WildC

Introduced characters like Tapestry and Savant , deepening the magical and historical roots of the Kherubim/Daemonite war. The (Covert Action Teams) were founded by the

Shadows and Steel: The Deeper Legacy of WildC.A.T.s When Jim Lee launched WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams in 1992, it was more than just a new comic; it was a declaration of independence from the Big Two. As a cornerstone of the newly formed Image Comics , the series combined the high-octane aesthetic of the 90s with a dark, sprawling sci-fi mythology. Beneath the layers of chrome and "extreme" action lies a narrative about a secret war that has shaped human history for millennia. The Invisible War: Kherubim vs. Daemonites