DC Comics April 2026 Solicitations

A NEW ARC FOR THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE STARTS HERE FEATURING KING SHAZAM! Reign of the Superman kicks off here with the debut of not one but two Absolute Universe reinventions! The Battle of Kansas may have put the Lazarus Corporation into retreat, but it's left behind some terrifying surprises in its hidden caches of weapons and world-ending secrets. The most dangerous of all? The sarcophagus of the legendary King Shazam! Don't miss the start of a new epic that will change the hierarchy of power in the Absolute Universe!

BATMAN: YEAR TWO CONTINUES! As Batman: Year Two continues, a forced partnership with his parents' killer stretches the Dark Knight's ethical code to its breaking point. Can this deal with the devil really be the key to bringing the murderous Reaper to justice? As Batman sinks deeper into moral quagmires, the virtuous Rachel Caspian touches the heart of Bruce Wayne.

THE FLASH AND CAPTAIN COLD…TEAM UP?! Okay, so maybe Flash's world has gone crazy, and maybe he's having to run around the city several times a minute just to save people from themselves, but at least things can't get worse, right? I don't know why people still use that rhetorical construction. Every time you say, At least things can't get worse, you're just setting things up to get way worse, Wally! In this issue: escalating stakes! Flashes of insight! And a strange and unexpected team-up that brings Flash and Captain Cold together...with the fate of Central City hanging in the balance! Told you things could get worse. Sheesh, Wally. Come on.

DYNAMIC TRIO! Batman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary continue their investigation into the secretive family at the center of a strange conspiracy--but the deeper they dig, the larger the conspiracy becomes, and they soon realize its implications may be tied to their own shared history.

DC K.O. AFTERMATH! Unlimited? Definitely. United? Hardly. The strongest voices in the Justice League have begun granting amnesty--and membership--to super-villains, and mutiny is brewing! Plus: Guy Gardner leads a mission that will have startling consequences for the entire galaxy!

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! Diana is unraveling and surrounded by enemies. But it is only when things are darkest that one should call upon the lasso Troika. For Troika...leaves you changed.

ABSOLUTE SCARECROW EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS OF ARK M AS A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS... Poison Ivy proved to be just one of the many horrors within the bowels of the ARK M facility, and as Joker sets his sights on Absolute Batman, he decides to enlist the help of one of the center's most terrifying doctors, Dr. Jonathan Crane. While Bruce Wayne tries to align himself with Barbara Gordon, there's more than one alliance formed in this issue. New debuts, new villains, new arc starts here.

REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS HEATS UP! The heroes of tomorrow have arrived in the past, and they need Superboy's help! But what can a young Clark Kent do that they can't? Find out as Smallville is turned upside down and the Reign of the Superboys continues!

CAN THE MAN OF STEEL EAT HIS WAY OUT OF TROUBLE? When a mysterious force drains Superman of his energy, he must resort to eating enough food to feed a small army just to keep going! Has the troublesome Toyman somehow discovered a way to keep the mighty Man of Steel too tired to stop a certain whimsical wave of criminal capers?

THE WONDER WAR CONTINUES! ALL HAIL THE MATRIARCH! After a disastrous attempt at stopping the Matriarch, she has risen more powerful than ever. Now it's up to Trinity, who finds herself alone as her allies fall one by one, to stop her childhood companion. Can the daughter of Wonder Woman finally live up to the name and all the pressures that come with it?

SEWER MAINTENANCE! Mayor Pamela Isley investigates the state of her old stomping grounds, the Gotham City sewer system, and makes some unpleasant discoveries about what lies beneath. Meanwhile, a certain feline felon makes her long-awaited return to Ivy's life.

ONE NIGHT. THREE STORIES. WITH GUEST ARTIST RYAN SOOK. A hero. A villain. A reporter. Three old men, on one night in Gotham, each have encounters that will reverberate across their city forever. Series writer Matt Fraction is joined by sensational guest artist Ryan Sook for an unforgettable new chapter of the Caped Crusader's ongoing story.

In the seventies, Batman began his transformation from the campy Caped Crusader of the sixties television show into the grim Dark Knight of the nineties' motion pictures. This action-packed book includes the greatest adventures of that era which helped to reshape this legendary icon. Featuring Batgirl, Robin, the Joker, Man-Bat, the Huntress, and Ra's al Ghul, BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES is an outstanding opportunity to look back and enjoy the tales of the past that are now the foundation for the future.

Fog. Fire. Fear. In a Gotham reborn in gaslight and shadows, Brian Augustyn ( JLA: Year One ) and Mike Mignola ( Hellboy ) deliver the definitive Elseworlds masterpiece—now presented in a definitive Absolute Edition worthy of its legacy. A chilling reimagining of the Dark Knight takes shape in an 1889 Gotham engulfed in smoke, paranoia, and industrial ambition. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight —the groundbreaking story that launched DC’s Elseworlds imprint—places the World’s Greatest Detective on the trail of history’s most infamous killer. Jack the Ripper stalks the city’s darkened alleys, while Bruce Wayne navigates a Gotham caught between technological progress and the terror hiding beneath it. Brian Augustyn crafts a taut, atmospheric detective saga, while the haunting visuals of Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell frame Gotham as a gothic labyrinth of fog and danger. The tale’s companion sequel, Batman: Master of the Future , expands this Victorian world as an obsessed prophet threatens Gotham’s leap into the 20th century. Epic, elegant, and ominous, this Absolute Edition presents both stories restored at dramatic scale—capturing every shadow, flourish, and whisper of dread that defines this genre-shaping classic. Collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1; Batman: Master of the Future #1.

The shadows of Gotham hide more than just Batman—these are the untold stories of the city’s broken heroes, bold outlaws, and haunted legends. This omnibus collects the complete first year of the acclaimed anthology series that dives deep into corners of Gotham City too dangerous or too personal for the spotlight. Featuring gripping tales from top-tier talent including Chip Zdarsky, Matthew Rosenberg, Vita Ayala, and Mark Russell, it showcases stories of Red Hood’s painful reckoning with his past, Grifter’s deadly entanglement with secret organizations, Batman’s mystical team-ups, and even heartfelt moments with DC’s Super-Pets. Bold, diverse, and action-packed, this is a sweeping collection of Gotham’s many legends, where every vigilante has a voice, and every alley has a story. Collects Batman: Urban Legends #1-16.

In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur. A mythical tale of honor and bravery, CAMELOT 3000 proves that some heroes are timeless.

He’s the toughest soldier in comics—and the heart of Easy Company. From the beaches of Normandy to the forests of Europe, Sgt. Rock leads his men through the fiercest battles of World War II. These classic tales of grit, sacrifice, and brotherhood define the golden age of war comics. DC Finest: Sgt. Rock – The Rock of Easy Co. collects G.I. Combat #68 and Our Army at War #81–122, chronicling the earliest and most iconic stories of Sgt. Frank Rock and his legendary unit, Easy Company. Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, these stories blend explosive action with emotional depth, portraying the horrors and heroism of war through the eyes of ordinary soldiers. This volume introduces readers to the unforgettable cast of Easy Company and the unshakable man who led them.

Supergirl faces her most dangerous mission yet in Die and Let Live , a thrilling chapter of DC’s Finest collection. Packed with high-stakes action, emotional depth, and bold storytelling, this volume showcases Kara Zor-El’s resilience as she battles powerful enemies and uncovers shocking truths about her destiny. In DC Finest: Supergirl: Die and Let Live , Kara Zor-El takes center stage in a gripping saga of survival and identity. From cosmic clashes to personal reckonings, Supergirl must confront deadly threats and make choices that will define her legacy. A must-have for fans of DC’s most fearless heroine. Collects Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1, Resurrection Man #16–17, Supergirl #19–35, Supergirl #1 ML, Supergirl/Prysm Double-Shot #1, Team Superman #1, and Team Superman Secret Files #1.

When truth is shattered and death wears many faces, even gods tremble. Diana’s world is under siege—from enemies without and doubts within. As Paradise Island descends into strife and a celestial invasion looms, the Amazon warrior faces betrayals, rebirths, and supernatural reckoning. Across space and myth, through darkness and memory, Wonder Woman must fight to protect not just the world, but the soul of heroism itself. Collects Wonder Woman #36–44 and #600, Secret Six #10–14, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1–3, and DCU Halloween Special '09 #1.

The Eisner, Ringo, and GLAAD award-winning DC Pride celebrates its fifth anniversary with an all-new anthology in an all-new format, featuring stories that celebrate community when it’s needed most! Contributors to DC Pride 2025 include writers Tim Sheridan, Vita Ayala, Josh Trujillo, Sam Maggs, Maya Houston, and Jude Ellison S. Doyle, and artists Emilio Pilliu, Skylar Patridge, A.L. Kaplan, and Vincent Cecil. When a 100-year-old queer speakeasy-turned-bar-turned-restaurant-and-community-space in Gotham announces that it will soon be closing its doors, generations of patrons come to pay their respects—including Alan Scott, the Green Lantern. After all, this is the place where he and his first love, Johnny Ladd, long ago carved their names into the basement wall before it all went to hell…and a love lost is never a love forgotten. But they weren’t the only ones to put their names on the wall over the years, and suddenly queer heroes, villains, and civilians alike from across the DCU—the Question, Midnighter and Apollo, Harley Quinn, Green Lantern Jo Mullein, Bunker, Connor Hawke, and Blue Snowman among them—find themselves spirited away to a strange alternate dimension that seems to provide everything they could possibly want…but at what cost? In this story of interweaving narratives, the vanished will need to unite if they hope to escape that which ensnares them in this triumphant and timely story of community amid chaos!

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham’s detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It’s Law & Order meets Batman —with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City’s Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you’ve never seen before.

The continuation of Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino’s classic run on GREEN ARROW! Oliver Queen is on the run and being hunted by the greatest enemy he never knew he had—Komodo, a mysterious archer who is the Green Arrow’s better in every way. But this new villain is just one piece of the puzzle of Green Arrow’s past. Komodo has thrown Oliver’s life into disarray, making Oliver question the details of his time on the island—and his long-dead father’s involvement. Once the murky secrets of Green Arrow’s past surface, things will never be the same again. When Oliver finally discovers the truth about himself, can he use it to become the Green Arrow that he needs to be? Collects GREEN ARROW #17-34, #23.1; SECRET ORIGINS #4, FUTURES END: GREEN ARROW #1.

Meet a Justice League team so covert even the founders can’t know it exists! Meet the Justice League Red, founded by Red Tornado, the fate of the planet and humanity itself hangs in the balance! From the all-star creative team Saladin Ahmed ( Daredevil, Wolverine ), and Clayton Henry ( Action Comics ) comes Justice League Red, a dive into the most secretive and covert corners of the Justice League Unlimited! Run by Red Tornado, the android who maintains sole control over the systems of the Justice League Watchtower, the Justice League Red is so top secret that even Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman can’t know it exists! When Red deduces that there’s danger lurking, a select group of heroes find that their membership ID cards light up red, and the must answer the call…or face dire consequences! Collects Justice League Red #1-6.

Villains unite as a misfit team plans the heist of the century—robbing the Justice League’s outer-space headquarters—in a new series from the Wonder Woman and Black Magick team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott! Get ready for twists and turns galore as frequent collaborators, Eisner Award-winners, and bona fide comic book superstars Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott re-team for a slick, stylish, and villain-forward heist adventure set firmly in DC’s top-selling All In era, starring fan-favorite DC villains! Cheetah and Cheshire have an ambitious target: robbing the Justice League’s Watchtower headquarters, with a particularly lucrative and powerful item in mind. All that stands between them and pulling off the most daring heist in history are a few tiny complications, like the most sophisticated orbital platform ever constructed, its AI-driven security system, and one other thing…the smartest and most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. Of course, they’ll need to assemble the right crew to pull this off… Can this team of misfits and oddballs not only do the impossible…but get away with it? This volume collects Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1-6 and includes the entire series (the story is complete in one volume).