The new issue of DC Comics Preview catalog DC Connect has arrived! Here is our breakdown of the new comics series to jump on, plus what collected editions are arriving from October 2025! You can find the rest of our Previews Picks for other Comics & Manga, as well as Marvel Comics future releases over on our blog.
Comic Issues
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DC K.O. #1 Writer The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion to enter the ring against Darkseid, but there’s a catch... the closer you get to the Heart of Apokolips, the more it corrupts you, changes you into something dangerous. Which DC character has what it takes to make it to the end? Who is willing to do what it takes to win it all, even if it means taking down their friends and family? You want to get nuts? Let’s get nuts! |
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Absolute Evil #1 Writer Without heroes...without protection...without restraint... there is only ABSOLUTE EVIL. The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world... and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking... and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don’t take action, they’ll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground! Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli join forces to kickstart the next era of Absolute Universe stories... with several shocking new character reveals, and one big unmissable twist! |
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Justice League: The Omega Act (One-Shot) Writer A special oversize prologue to DC’s biggest event of the year. Everything since DC All In Special #1 has been building to this moment! Time Trapper is on the run from Darkseid’s Legion. Racing through time to learn how to stop Darkseid’s conquest, he witnesses how the future is already lost and the only hope of survival lies with the Justice League! The Time Trapper has a plan to save the DCU, but it means making an impossible offer to the League... |
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Absolute Batman 2025 Annual (One-Shot) Writer Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman’s early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Mask’s party animals when Batman first hit the scene? |
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Superman: Red & Blue 2025 Special (One-Shot) Writer The beloved, Eisner-nominated series returns with a special one-shot to put a cap on Superman's monumental year! Witness visions of the Man of Steel in his signature colors of red and blue brought to you by comics' finest writers and artists. Paul Dini soars from Gotham to Metropolis for a touching tale. Meanwhile Dan Abnett (Titans) gives a reporter the Superman scoop of the century, Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses) makes his DC debut, and Rainbow Rowell (Runaways) revisits Lois and Clark! |
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Joker / Harley: Malicious Intent #1 Writer One year after defeating The Joker, Harley is still hunting serial killers — just not in the city she used to protect. She burned her association with the GCPD and Lt. Jim Gordon and now works with vigilantes to seek a very different kind of justice. Unwilling to return to the police precinct and its regulations, Harley forms an alliance with some unlikely conspirators, and these women work to save the people of Gotham City. New York Times #1 bestseller Kami Garcia (writer of the Teen Titans series), Mico Suayan (Knight Terrors: Action Comics), and Jason Badower (Wonder Woman '77) return to the gritty, terrifying version of Gotham they explored in the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity to delve into the twisted mind of a killer, his disciple, and the women who will take them down! |
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Gotham Academy: First Year #1 Writer Olive Silverlock has a problem, and it is shaped like Gotham's favorite hero: Batman. He "saved" her when her mom lost control and got Commissioner Gordon to pawn her off on Bruce Wayne, who promptly shuffled her off to Gotham Academy. Boarding school. With a bunch of awful rich kids! As if she wasn't traumatized enough already! Fall in love with the fan-favorite characters all over again in this revealing prequel taking readers back to Gotham Academy! Artist Marco Ferrari joins the original team as we return to the hallowed halls for even more mystery, romance, and teen drama. Guaranteed to delight fans of the original series and introduce new readers to the lovable cast; don't miss the year it all began! |
Collected Editions
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Absolute Flash Vol. 1: Of Two Worlds TP Writer Without the Mentor, without the Family, without the Speed Force... he's still the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! Wally West's world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed — and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe's Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6. |
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Absolute Green Lantern Vol. 1: Without Fear TP Writer Without the Corps, without the ring, without the willpower, what's left is the Absolute Green Lantern! Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay have reinvented the mythology of the Green Lantern from the ground up, creating a sci-fi epic of cosmic proportions! Something strange is happening to the town of Evergreen. What looks like an alien monolith has descended, severing the town from the outside world, leaving its citizens to be... judged. But what that judgement will actually bring is anyone's guess — including Jo Mullein, the woman who seems inexplicably caught in the middle of the chaos, and Hal Jordan, who has found himself in the crosshairs of an alien force that may prove even more dangerous than the monolith itself. Collects ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1-6. |
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Aquaman Vol. 1: The Dark Tide TP Writer Arthur Curry's powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman's water-warping abilities can stop them — but not if they kill the good king in the process! Enter Dagon, Arthur's guide on the quest to unlock the secrets of the "blue." But what deadly secret awaits Arthur on his journey? An all-new era of Aquaman begins, courtesy of the splashy creative team of writer Jeremy Adams (the architect of fan-favorite runs on The Flash and Green Lantern) and artist John Timms (known for his amazing visuals on Harley Quinn and Action Comics)! This volume collects AQUAMAN #1-8. |
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Batman and Robin: Year One TP Writer/Artist The early years of Batman and Robin were anything but smooth sailing. Join fan-favorite creative duo Mark Waid and Chris Samnee as they explore the first year of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson's partnership, both as a newly minted father and son in the eyes of the public and as the crime-fighting Batman and Robin to the criminal underworld of Gotham City! Dick may be capable and enthusiastic, but does he have what it takes to stand up against the deadliest costumed villains the city has to offer? And Batman may be prepared for anything — but is he prepared to be responsible for the life and safety of a teenage sidekick? Collecting BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1-12 |
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Secret Six TP Writer After Amanda Waller and her Suicide Squad finally went too far, the government locked her up in the prison that was once her base of operations. But when Waller disappears from her cell at Belle Reve, every world-changing piece of intel stored in her head could fall into the wrong hands. To win this race against time, heroes Jon Kent (Superman), Jay Nakamura (Gossamer), and Nia Nal (Dreamer) must team up with the three villains closest to Waller: Deadshot, Catman, and Black Alice. Can these six reluctant teammates reclaim the biggest trove of information in the DC Universe without stabbing each other in the back first? From acclaimed writer and actress Nicole Maines (Supergirl) and superstar artist Stephen Segovia (Spawn), the Secret Six are back in an all-new, high-stakes, twist-filled limited series! Collects SECRET SIX #1-6. |
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DC Finest: Green Lantern – Earth's Other Green Lantern TP Writer Rediscover Guy Gardner's Silver Age comics origin before he became the brash, outspoken, bowl-cut-adorned hero from the Justice League International years in a what-might-have-been story depicting him as Abin Sur's immediate replacement. Also included in this volume are tales revealing the origin of the Guardians of Oa, Hal's continuing battles against enemies such as Star Sapphire, and team-ups with the Flash and the Green Lantern of Earth-2, Alan Scott. Collects GREEN LANTERN #40-61, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #69, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, and THE FLASH #168. |
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DC Finest: Wonder Woman – Introducing Wonder Woman TP Writer Years 1941–1943 of DC Finest: Wonder Woman Where it all began! The first Wonder Woman comics ever! Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Mercury, and stronger than Hercules, Wonder Woman emerged in the comics scene during the onset of World War II as an inspirational hero for hope during one of history's bleakest moments. Her amazing feats of strength and courage — as well as her compassion toward her enemies — truly made her a standout from her gung-ho shoot first, ask questions later contemporaries, which is why her legacy has endured for over 85 years. This volume features her origin tale and the Wonder Women of History backup stories reprinted for the first time ever! Collects ALL-STAR COMICS #8, COMIC CAVALCADE #1-2, SENSATION COMICS #1-18 and WONDER WOMAN #1-4. |
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DC Finest: Superman – The Invisible Luthor TP Writer Metropolis is under siege by an invisible assailant who is holding the city's water supply for ransom. His price? One hundred million dollars! Can Superman discover the crook's identity and stop him before the city gives in to his demands? Read this tale plus other adventures in which the Man of Steel must battle giants, secret spy rings, organized racketeers, and other criminals to keep Metropolis and its citizens safe. Collects material from ACTION COMICS #26-40, SUPERMAN #6-11, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #2, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3. |
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Batman: The Demon Trilogy HC 2025 Edition Writer What connects Batman and the villain Ra's al Ghul? Find out in this collection of tales of the Demon! How did Ra's al Ghul become the villain that he is? How would a union between his daughter Talia and the Dark Knight benefit him? Why would he want to father an heir? Follow along as Batman lives through and tries to unravel the mystery behind the mind of Ra's al Ghul! This collection of the three Demon tales contains the stories that explore the connection between Batman and the notorious villain Ra's al Ghul. |
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Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth HC 2026 Edition Writer WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH finds the Amazon Princess in a moment of self-doubt. Despite her pristine global reputaiton and iconic stature, she struggles to discover the truth behind who she is and what she represents. She's always promoted a message of peace, love, and understanding, but now she's wondering about her ultimate mission in life. Yes, Wonder Woman is an ambassador to the world who selflessly espouses her lofty goals and ideals. But when the need arises, she is also a warrior. s such, she doesn't hesitate to squash terrorists, high-tech thieves, and other noisy troublemakers. With a little counsel from a trusted colleague, can Wonder Woman reconcile her disparate worlds and find her true spirit? Writer PAUL DINI, the award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, teams up with illustrator ALEX ROSS (KINGDOM COME, MARVELS) to create WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, a classic mark for all ages. |