DC Comics September 2026 Solicitations

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!

VANDAL SAVAGE PUTS IVY IN THE CROSSHAIRS! Somewhere in the headquarters of the Gotham City Police Department, Vandal Savage hides a chemical weapon designed to kill Poison Ivy...but if Ivy dies, there will be no ending the bad night of Bad Seeds, for Gotham City or anywhere else. No power. No comms. A heavily-armed private militia tasked with bringing him down on orders of the worst person in Gotham. All holed up together within an impenetrable fortress. This sounds like a job for Batman. Eisner winner Matt Fraction and superstar artist Matteo Scalera deliver a crucial chapter of the Batman: Bad Seeds event!

THE EPIC FINALE TO THE AMNESTY SAGA: BATMAN VERSUS LEX LUTHOR! When the Justice League are forced to incarcerate their own, something has gone horribly wrong with the best of intentions. The villain-amnesty epic concludes with a bang, a whimper, and a surprise reveal of who will lead the team into the future.

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!

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!

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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 .

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.

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!

PRESENTING THE COMPLETE WORKS OF NEAL ADAMS ON BATMAN! FINALLY REMASTERED AND RECOLORED TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL PRINTING AND ARTWORK! Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format, featuring his stories from World’s Finest Comics #175-176; The Brave and the Bold #79-86; Detective Comics #395, #397, #400, and #402; and Batman #219, along with an extensive cover gallery and more! Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two).

NOW IN SOFTCOVER! Buried deep beneath Gotham City, there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has been sealed and heavily guarded by the Court of Owls. But now the door swings wide, and the other Gotham's version of the Dark Knight has escaped...to trap and train a Robin of his own. Batman must form an uneasy alliance with the Court and its deadly allies to stop him--and prevent Gotham from falling into madness! Collects BATMAN: CITY OF MADNESS #1-3.

FROM THE SUPERSTAR TEAM OF MATT FRACTION AND JORGE JIMENEZ, A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns in Gotham City as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Hawkeye) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jimenez (Justice League, Superman) for a timeless, superhero-forward take on the Caped Crusader loaded with a new costume, a new Batmobile, new gadgets, new allies, and brand-new threats. Between Killer Croc's escape from Arkham Towers, the increasingly criminal machinations of Police Commissioner Vandal Savage, the assassin known as Lady Death Man on the prowl, and organized crime in Gotham reaching astonishing new heights of power, the status quo has never been more deadly for the Dark Knight. As the Minotaur--the masked man behind a massive criminal conspiracy--emerges from the shadows of his infernal labyrinth to claim Gotham as his prize, both Batman and Bruce Wayne will be tested like never before. Collects BATMAN #1-6.

Batman ’89 is the comic fans have wanted for years, continuing the story of the classic 1989 Batman film with all-new adventures, as written by Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm and illustrated by comics superstar Joe Quinones! On Batman Day 2023, fans can pick up an exclusive new version of the Batman ’89 hardcover collection, featuring a new cover focused on the Bat-Symbol, reminiscent of the iconic Batman movie poster. Collects Batman ’89 #1-6.