DC Comics September 2026 Solicitations

GET BRAINIAC CONTINUES! Superman's hunt for Brainiac brings him up against the Toyman, who may just be the most terrifying villain the Man of Steel has faced yet—and their confrontation will leave Superman shaken in ways he never thought possible!

CAUGHT BETWEEN DESPERATE GOTHAMITES AND DEADLY FLORA, CASSANDRA CAIN WILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO SURVIVE! Batgirl was supposed to finally have one night off at Ba Bao's noodle shop, but when Gotham erupts into a nightmare of prehistoric plant life, suddenly she is the sole protector of an entire restaurant of Gotham citizens. With a bounty on her head and a lethal jungle crawling with monsters outside, will Batgirl survive the night...or will this night off actually kill her?

TOM TAYLOR AND SUPERSTAR GUEST ARTIST JEFF SPOKES CONTINUE BATMAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE EPIC BAD SEEDS EVENT! Spores, vines, and lumbering floronic monsters have invaded the Dark Knight's city. Now, as chaos runs rampant in the streets Batman has sworn to protect, Batman finds that Vandal Savage and his TUCO squads may prove even more deadly than the prehistoric flora that has taken the city for its own. Can Batman save Gotham from this lethal convergence of human evil and verdant violence before it's too late? Find out in this can't-miss issue that continues directly where Batman #13 leaves off! Also featuring a back-up story showcasing the winning villain design from the BUILDING BAD sweepstakes!

HERETIC KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR! Diana has lost so much in the last month that she's not about to give up on the search for her friend, but with Gateway City descending into chaos as the gods put their fingers on the scale, she may have no other choice. Diana's return to the surface came with new weapons from hell, forged by Diana, Circe, and Hephaestus...will they be enough to beat back even gods?

MORE FLASHES OF INSIGHT! Wally West is now the savior of three cities, depending on how you count: Central, Keystone, and Metropolis. And for once, it's going great! In fact, it's going better than great, because Wally's Flashes of Insight are now letting him see even further into the future, so he can stop accidents (and crimes!) well before they happen—including a simultaneous attack on three bridges in three cities! But there are some forces that really don't like what Wally is up to—and they intend to stop him whether Wally likes it or not.

DENNY O'NEIL AND NEAL ADAMS REINVENT THE JOKER FOR THE BRONZE AGE! The Clown Prince of Crime once again proves he always gets the last laugh as he permanently pays his old crew their delinquent debts in this classic tale by comics superstars Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams—The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!

THE WONDER WAR CONTINUES! Steve Trevor and his daughter Trinity arrive in the present after a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Matriarch 20 years in the future. Now they must find Wonder Woman and convince her of the threat a seemingly innocent child will pose in the years to come. Will the truth prevail? Don't miss the exciting first chapter of The Wonder War Act 2!

THE ORIGIN STORY OF WONDER WOMAN! Having returned from her exile in space, Wonder Woman recounts to her friends the story of the Amazons (as well as her own incredible origin), while discovering with growing alarm that circumstances have changed for herself and Themyscira in her absence.

MEET YOUR MASTER. With Gotham City firmly in Poison Ivy's grasp, the verdant villainess's powers are at an all-time high. Now that Batman's forces and Ivy's traitorous former allies are all ground down to a pulp beneath her, is there anyone left to stand in Ivy's way? Absolutely not. It's time to get in line or die.

THE JOKER VS. BATMAN AND ROBIN! The Joker challenges Batman and Robin to thwart his next crimes by leaving cryptic clues in the local want ads, but these funny pages could end up meaning death for the Boy Wonder! Then the Penguin returns (along with some fowl felonious friends) to give Bruce Wayne a run for his money, but a crack shot and a killer hurricane may cause the Caped Crusader to cash in his chips! Plus, two more tales of crime and comeuppance courtesy of the Dynamic Duo!

CAUGHT BETWEEN DESPERATE GOTHAMITES AND DEADLY FLORA, CASSANDRA CAIN WILL HAVE TO FIGHT TO SURVIVE! Batgirl was supposed to finally have one night off at Ba Bao's noodle shop, but when Gotham erupts into a nightmare of prehistoric plant life, suddenly she is the sole protector of an entire restaurant of Gotham citizens. With a bounty on her head and a lethal jungle crawling with monsters outside, will Batgirl survive the night...or will this night off actually kill her?

WITHOUT THE BADGE…WITHOUT HER FATHER…ABSOLUTE BAT ENTERS THE SCENE. In the battle of self, of Batman versus Batman, there can be only one. Everyone Bruce has ever known, ever cared about, or ever loved will face their ultimate inner demons.

THE PHENOMENA CONTINUES IN SCOTT SNYDER AND NICK DRAGOTTA'S ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Batman won his explosive battle with Bane, but his friends will never be the same--and he might not be able to help them, even if he crosses worlds and enlists the help of a god to do it. Meanwhile, another of Ark M's residents will be unleashed on Gotham. And the biggest question of all still remains...what is the true identity of the man behind everything? Legendary artist Jock reunites with writer Scott Snyder to tell one version of the story Alfred's been chasing for years, and a one-shot explores the origins of Ark M! Volume 3 collects the ABSOLUTE BATMAN 2025 ANNUAL, ABSOLUTE BATMAN: ARK M, and ABSOLUTE BATMAN #15-18.

THE PHENOMENA CONTINUES IN SCOTT SNYDER AND NICK DRAGOTTA'S ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Batman won his explosive battle with Bane, but his friends will never be the same--and he might not be able to help them, even if he crosses worlds and enlists the help of a god to do it. Meanwhile, another of Ark M's residents will be unleashed on Gotham. And the biggest question of all still remains...what is the true identity of the man behind everything? Legendary artist Jock reunites with writer Scott Snyder to tell one version of the story Alfred's been chasing for years, and a one-shot explores the origins of Ark M! Volume 3 collects the ABSOLUTE BATMAN 2025 ANNUAL, ABSOLUTE BATMAN: ARK M, and ABSOLUTE BATMAN #15-18.

A DEFINING EPIC FOR HAL JORDAN! Hal Jordan was the greatest Green Lantern of them all until his shocking fall from grace. Now witness his awe-inspiring redemption at the hands of writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver! This amazing Absolute Edition collects the bestselling miniseries that relaunched one of DC Comics’ greatest heroes and is the first part of a trilogy that spans Sinestro Corps War and Blackest Night! This deluxe slipcase volume also includes Johns’s original series proposal, the full script to issue #1, sketches from Van Sciver, and the breathtaking story Flight, illustrated by acclaimed artist Darwyn Cooke.

THE COMPLETE ABSOLUTE POWER EVENT IN READING ORDER! The final domino in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. Amanda Waller, founder of the Suicide Squad, is picking off superhero dynasties one at a time, starting with Superman. But resistance is never futile...and Batman is out for vengeance. From the Fortress of Solitude to Gamorra, it's a shocking blitzkrieg across the universe as the destinies of our heroes and the future of the DC Universe are forever altered. Absolute Power Omnibus collects the entire saga for the first time, including Absolute Power #1-4, Absolute Power 2024 FCBD Special Edition #1, Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1, Absolute Power: Origins #1-3, Absolute Power: Super Son #1, Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1-7, Batman #148 and #151-152, Green Arrow #12-17, Suicide Squad: Dream Team #1-4, Superman #16-18, The Flash #10, Titans #12, Wonder Woman #10-12, and stories from Batman #150, Green Lantern #13-15, and Wonder Woman #13!

In DC’s Absolute Universe, the Last Son of Krypton has become the world’s most wanted man. Superman finds himself at the forefront of a bold new age of heroes in the can't-miss third volume of the best-selling Absolute Superman ! In the shocking aftermath of the Battle of Kansas, Superman wrestles with profound changes to his life, his allies, and even his costume, but as the terrifying Parasite threatens the city of Metropolis, even he may need some help: enter Hawkman! And there’s no time to rest—the Lazarus Corporation may be in retreat, but its hidden caches of weapons and world-ending secrets remain. The most dangerous of all? The sarcophagus of the legendary King Shazam! Writer Jason Aaron ( Thor , Scalped ) and artists Rafa Sandoval ( Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps ) and Juan Ferreyra ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle s) deliver a new epic that will change the hierarchy of power in the Absolute Universe. Collects Absolute Superman #15–21.

Eisner Award winners Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman continue their bestselling, critically acclaimed take on Wonder Woman with the debut of Absolute Zatanna! The Mark of Hecate, the symbol on Diana’s arm, shows up at a series of crime scenes in Gotham, drawing her into Batman’s orbit and kicking off a deadly team-up—the very first in the Absolute Universe! But back in Gateway City, a familiar face has emerged—Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic. This time, her appearance is no dream—instead, it’s pure nightmare fuel, as Zatanna and a strange new Suicide Squad are set loose on the city with one mission...kill Wonder Woman at any cost. Will it take a witch to destroy a witch? Plus, the return of artist Mattia De Iulis for a mythic tale of gods and monsters as Diana journeys to the ends of the Earth to deliver justice! Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #15-20 and Absolute Wonder Woman 2026 Annual #1.

Across centuries, the symbol of hope endures. Adventures of Superman: Book of El is a sweeping saga of gods and heroes, legacy and rebirth—where the Man of Steel faces the future he inspired, and the darkness that threatens to erase it. From Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson ( Action Comics , Future State: House of El ) and artist Scott Godlewski, comes a monumental Superman saga that bridges eras and defines the legacy of the Man of Tomorrow. When peace finally returns to Earth, an old ally becomes its greatest threat—armed with the divine force of Olgrun, the mad god of the First World. Cast into a far-flung future, Superman discovers a shattered Earth ruled by tyrants and haunted by his family’s fractured lineage. To save his descendants and the universe itself, Superman must rebuild the House of El and face the reborn terror of Brainiac, whose post-human armies threaten to erase all that remains of Krypton’s hope. A cosmic odyssey through the heart of the Superman myth, Book of El redefines what it means to be a hero—and what it costs to keep hope alive. Collects Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1–12, the conclusion of Johnson's epic that started in the pages of Future State and Action Comics .

Vampires evolve. America bleeds. American Vampire, Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque’s award-winning saga of blood, power, and corruption enters a new age in this pivotal collection. After surviving a war that nearly shattered the world, Pearl Jones, the American vampire, thought her family’s fighting days were done for good. But after a decade of peace, her human husband is nearly slain by a coven of vampires Pearl long thought destroyed. With the aid of unlikely allies, can Pearl end these un-American bloodsuckers once and for all, or will her efforts be sabotaged from within? Collects American Vampire #26–34, the conclusion of the original run of the series, plus key companion stories American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares #1–5 by Snyder and Dustin Nguyen, and American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell #1.

One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison's earliest works took a forgotten DC Comics hero and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series—with the groundbreaking first half now back in print! From one of the greatest storytellers of their generation, Grant Morrison's Animal Man took a forgotten DC Comics character and reimagined him in a groundbreaking, postmodern series that redefined what was possible in superhero comics. Buddy Baker, a.k.a. "The Man with Animal Powers," is a second-rate superhero, devoted father, and animal activist. There isn’t much money in the hero game, and with a wife and kids to support, Buddy soon finds himself torn between trying to make a living through traditional super-heroics and getting more deeply involved in the questionably legal world of animal rights activism. But in today’s world with real-life issues, who really needs Animal Man’s protection? Is it humankind or the animals? Or is it Buddy himself? From the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison and Eisner Award-nominated artist Chaz Truog, with inker Doug Hazlewood, comes one of the author's earliest, now classic, works exploring the nature of reality itself through the lens of a down-on-his-luck family-man superhero. This first of two trade paperback editions collects Animal Man #1-13, the character’s dimension-spanning creation tale from Secret Origins #39, and an introduction by Grant Morrison.

NEW LOOK! NEW FRIENDS! NEW NEIGHBORHOOD! As the newest resident of the city's hippest zip code, Barbara Gordon has new roommates, a new school, and a new costume, and is she ready for a fresh start. But as Batgirl's popularity grows, Burnside suddenly seems to have an excess of Batgirls. And one of these impostors is out to kill off the original! But just as Batgirl's hitting her stride, her father drops the bombshell that he's the new Batman! After the original Batman fell fighting the Joker, the former police commissioner was given a high-tech super-suit and asked to take up the mantle. With GCPD officers watching his every move, Jim Gordon's new law-and-order Batman has zero tolerance for vigilantism. He's been ordered to arrest any unsanctioned superhero in Gotham—and Batgirl is next! All-star creative team Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, and Babs Tarr reinvent Barbara Gordon from the boots up in Batgirl of Burnside, collecting BATGIRL #35-45, DC SNEAK PEEK: BATGIRL #1, and BATGIRL ANNUAL #3 as well as a flashback to Barbara's beginnings from SECRET ORIGINS #10.

Experience the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke's Batman and Catwoman adventures in the Absolute format, like never before! The masterworks of Darwyn Cooke printed in the biggest format ever! Escape into the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke ( DC: The New Frontier ) in this massive, one-of-a-kind Absolute Edition celebrating his life, work, and legacy. Collects Batman: Ego , Batman/The Spirit #1, Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score , Catwoman #1-4, Solo #5, stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #33, Detective Comics #759-762, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Chris Bachalo Creating Catwoman #1, and his first published story from Talent Showcase #19. Featuring an extensive gallery of covers and original art, along with an introduction and essays by artist and longtime editor Mark Chiarello, essays by friends and collaborators, and so much more!

THE EPIC SAGA BY GRANT MORRISON CONTINUES! Art by Andy Clarke, Frazer Irving, Tony S. Daniel and Others Dick Grayson, the original Boy Wonder. Damian Wayne, Bruce Wayne's wayward son. Together, they are the new chapter of Gotham's legendary protectors, Batman and Robin, and this Dynamic Duo will stop at nothing to keep their city safe. But the original Batman is not dead. And neither are his enemies. While two of the Dark Knight's deadliest foes emerge from the shadows to wage all-out war against each other, Bruce Wayne contends with a different battle against time itself in search of a way back to his city and his family. Continuing the epic saga from the Eisner Award-winning writer, Batman by Grant Morrison Book Three collects BATMAN AND ROBIN #10-16, BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1-6, and BATMAN #701-702!