The man who feeds disaster survivors around the world is trading his kitchen whites for a cape. José Andrés, the renowned chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, will appear as a comic book character alongside Superman and Aquaman in DC‘s new series “Taste of Justice,” releasing July 16, 2025.
From Kitchen to Comic Page
Written by Andrew Aydin and illustrated by Domo Stanton, this collaboration emerged from real-world connections forged during Hurricane Helene‘s aftermath. Some of the restaurant community, still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene’s devastation, provided additional inspiration for the comic’s themes of resilience and recovery through food. Aydin witnessed World Central Kitchen‘s disaster response in North Carolina firsthand, creating an authentic partnership between writer and chef that grounds the fantastical story in genuine humanitarian experience.
Key Comic Details:
- Features both DC heroes and real chefs working together
- Aquaman and Andrés team up on a dish “that doesn’t require any cooking”
- Part of growing trend exploring chefs through visual storytelling
- Andrés previously worked on food-focused graphic novels including “Feeding Dangerously”
- Appeals to multiple generations through positive pop culture messaging
Real Heroes, Super Powers
Food becomes superpower in this narrative framework. “Feeding people is an act of heroism” serves as both Andrés’ World Central Kitchen philosophy and the story’s central message, where superheroes learn that nourishment represents its own transformative force.
Andrés brings authentic comic book fandom to the project. The self-proclaimed enthusiast loves series like “Oishinbo” and has previously collaborated on graphic novels, making this DC partnership a natural extension of his storytelling interests. Visual storytelling channels potentially expand World Central Kitchen‘s reach to younger audiences who might discover humanitarian work through superhero adventures.
While Dubai’s first AI chef represents technology’s role in modern kitchens, Andrés’ comic book appearance celebrates the irreplaceable human connection that defines true culinary heroism. Contemporary chefs reshape society’s understanding of heroism through this July release—one meal at a time.
