DC Comics January 2027 Solicitations

CLARK KENT: MURDERER CONTINUES! The Dark Knight Detective teams up with The Question in his quest to clear Clark Kent's name. But what they uncover may prove to put both Clark and all of Smallville in mortal danger. Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín's shocking arc continues and begs the question: How far will Batman go to save his friend?

ENTER THE BAT! Barbara Gordon's obsession with solving her father's murder brings her deeper and deeper into the horrors lying beneath Gotham City and the evil forces who put them here. The more she uncovers, the more she connects the dots to motives and to her and her father's past, digging up the dirt on his murder...and their future. A future revealed at the end of the issue that leaves your jaw on the floor.

THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF LEX LUTHOR: YEAR ONE! Superboy and Lex Luthor have become friends--but the Kents suspect there's more to Luthor's motives than simple friendship. And what's that weird green glow coming from Lex's school locker?

THE TWO-PART SWAN SONGS BEGINS HERE! Veronica Cale's fear has led her down a path from which there is no return. And as an inhuman shriek tears at Gateway City, Doctor Psycho smiles. He has been waiting his whole life for something like what just crashed into his pool. It's the perfect weapon to tame his latest obsession...the Wonder Woman!

THE YEAR OF WONDER BEGINS! In celebration of the Amazon Princess, DC embarks on an unforgettable year of stories crafted by superstar creators. First up, the legendary Louise Simonson and astonishing artist Cian Tormey establish a new status quo for Diana and her world as she looks to abolish the Amazon Safety Act that had banned her sisters from the shores of Man's World for so long. But are the Amazons ready to return, or have they given up on saving mankind from itself?

ONCE A MAN, NOW A NEW GOD. MR. TERRIFIC ASCENDS! Mr. Terrific was once the third-smartest man on Earth. Now his amplified genius is about to span the cosmos as he prepares to ascend to godhood--and only the Justice League can hold him back!

LINDA PARK TO THE RESCUE! With Wally out of commission, it's up to Linda Park-West to save everyone and stop this crisis from getting worse. She'll need help. But since Wally is persona non grata within the League at the moment, getting their attention will be tricky...or will it? After all, there is a League member who, famously, can be contacted on demand. All you need is a cloudy night, a rooftop, and a spotlight, right? Meanwhile, things elsewhere are rapidly going from bad to worse, and even the combined might of the League may not be enough against a threat that knows more about them than they do themselves! A mom and her kids fight to save the world in this Linda-narrated issue!

SCHEMING IN PARADISE! Welcome to Havendale. A rural blip on the map where nothing much happens. Just miles of farmland, people making an honest day's living working the land, and a charming new resident named Pam. It's a new day in Poison Ivy's life, full of new friends, a new home, and most important of all--a new target for all her most violent tendencies. Hope you're ready because things are about to get messy.

ENTER THE PHANTOM ZONE! Everyone on Krypton died when the planet exploded...everyone but Kal-El, last son of a doomed world. So why does Superman keep hearing Kryptonian voices calling to him at night? Why does he hear frightened whispers from a shadowy, indescribable realm...called the Phantom Zone?

FRACTION AND JIMeNEZ PROVE THERE'S LIFE AFTER DEATH! After the death of Bruce Wayne, Batman's life begins anew--adopting two identities to work multiple sides of his Torus problem in ways the Caped Crusader cannot. The Minotaur's criminal conspiracy is about to meet two new problems, and both of them rhyme with Batman. The acclaimed series by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez continues in this can't-miss issue!

FATHER KNOWS BEST...?! David Cain is on the hunt, and Batgirl is always one step ahead. But how long can she stay there? This Cain family reunion is about to get bloodier!

RIDERS ON THE STORM! It's Anarky versus Rash for the top spot in the Street Demons. Whoever wins will decide a lot more than just the fate of a single gang--the future of Gotham's East End is on the line. Meanwhile, Steph cuts a deal with Holly Robinson's House that is nearly impossible to fulfill. She'll have to bet everything on Anarky and then some if she's going to make it out alive.

In this dark and intriguing compact comic, the mysterious Agent Graves approaches ordinary citizens and gives them an opportunity to exact revenge on a person who has wronged them. Offering his clients an attache case containing proof of the deed and a gun, he guarantees them full immunity for all of their actions, including murder. In these opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger who has just finished a prison sentence, is given the chance to avenge her family's murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Collects 100 Bullets #1-5, and a gripping short story from Vertigo: Winter's Edge, this provocative tale is one part hard-boiled crime story and one part paranoid espionage thriller, all served in a highball with a unique twist--shaken, not stirred!

Spinning out of the record-breaking Absolute Batman series, Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, and Bengal bring Catwoman into the spotlight in the Absolute Universe! Selina Kyle has carved a good life for herself. Through her ingenuity and skills, she's become the greatest thief the world has ever known. With high-tech gear and weaponry, there's no place too secure for Catwoman. Selina has built this life for herself and thoroughly escaped Gotham. But when someone from her past comes knocking at her door, Selina's life comes crashing down around her. She'll need to get to the bottom of a mystery that will take her all around the globe! Plus, learn the origin of the Absolute Shadow's Hand—the Absolute Universe's most formidable assassin—Cassandra Cain, and how her life is intertwined with Catwoman's. Absolute Universe architect Scott Snyder is joined by writer Che Grayson and artists Bengal and Matías Bergara to bring the feline fatale to Absolute life in this action-packed, heart-pumping series. This volume collects Absolute Catwoman #1-6 and Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand #1.

A timeless story from Warren Ellis and John Cassaday collected in brilliant Absolute format, now back in print! Three people walk the world in search of strangeness and wonder, uncovering things others wish were left covered. They are the mystery archaeologists, explorers of the planet's secret history, charting the unseen borders of a fantastic world. Bestselling writer Warren Ellis ( Transmetropolitan , The Batman's Grave ) and acclaimed artist John Cassaday ( Uncanny Avengers , Captain America ) deliver this epic, mind-bending tale of an interdimensional peacekeeping force tasked with tracking down evidence of superhuman activity. These mystery archaeologists uncover unknown paranormal secrets and histories, such as a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a ghostly spirit of vengeance, and a lost island of dying monsters. The entire series is collected in this oversize hardcover, including Planetary #1-27, Planetary Preview , Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World , Planetary/ Batman: Night on Earth , and Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta.

The fate of Atlantis hangs in the balance as Geoff Johns’s acclaimed Aquaman saga reaches its conclusion. Arthur Curry is a man of two worlds: a man of the surface, raised as the son of a lighthouse keeper, and a king of the seas, who claimed a birthright for a kingdom once thought only to exist in myth and legend. As Aquaman, Arthur has been a bridge between land and sea. But not everyone is happy with his efforts. From criminal masterminds with nuclear subs to coup-plotting traitors and from rebel kingdoms in the Bermuda Triangle to a dead king deep beneath the ice of Antarctica, sinister forces are boiling beneath the waves with one goal in mind: war. Can Arthur keep the peace, or will he lose his throne...and his life? This volume collects the concluding chapters of Geoff Johns’s celebrated Aquaman run, including the landmark Throne of Atlantis crossover with Justice League and pivotal stories exploring the origins and motivations of Aquaman’s greatest foes. Collects Aquaman #14-19, #21-25, and #23.1-23.2 and Justice League #15-17.

THE CURSE OF THE BLOOD! A changed Cassandra Cain returns to gotham! Batgirl is back in Gotham City, but her Bat-Family reunion is cut short when she awakens with the twisted, metahuman abilities of the Blood--the power to wield and control her blood like a weapon. She is forced to ascend Wu Corp Tower to confront her Blood relatives for answers and a reversal of this curse. As ancient powers collide, Cassandra Cain must decide what kind of family she's willing to fight for. Additionally, a murder in Gotham's streets leads Batgirl to a crime scene with no discernible clues--only the words Forget-Me-Not. As the investigation unravels, Cassandra Cain discovers disturbing gaps in her own memory. With no leading suspect to fight and no answers on the streets, she must go inward to find the truth. Collects BATGIRL #17-22.

THE EARLIEST DAYS OF BATGIRL! Told with timeless panache and wit by writers Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon (Robin: Year One) and illustrated by the dynamic duo of Marcos Martin (Daredevil, The Private Eye) and alvaro Lopez (Catwoman), Batgirl: Year One Deluxe Edition chronicles the early days of Batgirl as she slowly shapes her legacy. Collects Batgirl: Year One #1-9 as well as extensive character and cover sketches from Martin.

GUEST-STARRING GREEN ARROW AND BLACK CANARY! Whistleblowers against a giant corporation are dropping dead in Gotham. While no evidence of foul play has been found, something doesn't feel right to the city's Dark Knight. Luckily, Black Canary and Gotham's newest resident, Green Arrow, are here to help. But the investigation takes a detour when a mysterious teenage girl stumbles into their path. Even more concerning are the grave and terrifying implications about the girl's connections to Bruce, Dinah, and Oliver's shared history. Can Batman protect the last whistleblower long enough to uncover who is behind this murderous plot and stop them? Will this trio be enough to find this girl and unravel the mystery of her past? Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1107-1112.

GUEST-STARRING GREEN ARROW AND BLACK CANARY! Whistleblowers against a giant corporation are dropping dead in Gotham. While no evidence of foul play has been found, something doesn't feel right to the city's Dark Knight. Luckily, Black Canary and Gotham's newest resident, Green Arrow, are here to help. But the investigation takes a detour when a mysterious teenage girl stumbles into their path. Even more concerning are the grave and terrifying implications about the girl's connections to Bruce, Dinah, and Oliver's shared history. Can Batman protect the last whistleblower long enough to uncover who is behind this murderous plot and stop them? Will this trio be enough to find this girl and unravel the mystery of her past? Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1107-1112.

THE WORLD'S FINEST HAVE RETURNED IN THE MOST ACTION-PACKED VOLUME YET! First, Doctor Destiny has stolen the dreams of the world, and it's up to Batman and Superman to get them back. Then, it's Robin and Jimmy Olsen versus Batgirl and Supergirl as four of the world's greatest sidekicks race to find one of the world’s oldest and very lost artifacts. Also, our heroes look into the shocking disappearance of an Air Force pilot. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn after Batman, Robin, and Superman crash on the lost world of Skartaris, a land of magic, dinosaurs...and war. When Superman is captured by dark forces, Batman and Robin must trade their masks and capes for swords and sorcery to rescue their friend and find a way home. Collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #50-53 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1.

THE WORLD'S FINEST HAVE RETURNED IN THE MOST ACTION-PACKED VOLUME YET! First, Doctor Destiny has stolen the dreams of the world, and it's up to Batman and Superman to get them back. Then, it's Robin and Jimmy Olsen versus Batgirl and Supergirl as four of the world's greatest sidekicks race to find one of the world’s oldest and very lost artifacts. Also, our heroes look into the shocking disappearance of an Air Force pilot. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn after Batman, Robin, and Superman crash on the lost world of Skartaris, a land of magic, dinosaurs...and war. When Superman is captured by dark forces, Batman and Robin must trade their masks and capes for swords and sorcery to rescue their friend and find a way home. Collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #50-53 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1.

BATMAN: EMPOWERED?! Batman, behind the costumes and gadgets, is still only human. He stops villains and saves innocents without any superpowers. Until one day, a girl drowns because he lacks the strength to free her. Batman: Venom by Dennis O'Neil, Trevor Von Eeden, Russell Braun, and Jose Luis García-Lopez details the first appearance of Venom, the drug that would later resurface in the epic Batman: Knightfall as the fuel that enables Bane to break Batman's back. Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20.

Unexpected hero team-ups lead to adventure across the DC Universe! To save the life of a young orphan, Green Lantern and the Phantom Stranger travel across the galaxy to an alien civilization. There they encounter Purge, a legendary psychic parasite bent on eradicating all life in the universe. If the heroes cannot stop the demon, he will move on to Earth—where Green Arrow stands alone, charged with closing Purge's gateway to Earth no matter what the cost—but will the Emerald Archer be able to destroy the nexus when the passageway turns out to be an innocent child? Plus, Supergirl and Raven must escape the vicious influence of their diabolical fathers in order to save the legacy of a forgotten hero and the soul of his son. Collects The Brave and the Bold #17-22.