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 August 2026! 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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Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1 Writer Gotham City's new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, is about to make a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated by daylight. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, paramilitarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, a Gotham City event spanning one long, dark night in Gotham that threatens to turn the entire city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life unlike anything on Earth for millennia, at a time when its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding. As the sun goes down and Gotham loses power, Matt Fraction (Batman), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Giuseppe Camuncoli (Absolute Evil), and Cliff Rathburn (The Walking Dead) deliver an unforgettable opening chapter that shows the only thing scarier than the night just might be the morning sun... |
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Next Level: One Shot #1 Writer The deadliest assassin in DCU history goes to the Next Level in Next Level: One Shot —and uncovers a conspiracy that will change everything. Writer Gerry Duggan tells the tale of a job gone sideways, a father and his daughter, and a web of super-powered lies that stretches throughout the entire DC Next Level cast of characters...and points the direction to war on the horizon. This epic issue tells you everything you need to know about what's next for Next Level...if you survive the experience. |
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Batman & Robin: Year One – Dynamic Duos #1 Writer Batman and Robin are back in action! The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder have been hard at work cleaning up the streets of Gotham City, and their partnership has only gotten tighter. But when a gang of street kids starts causing mischief, Batman and Robin will need to get to the bottom of where these kids came from and who is in charge! Mark Waid and Chris Samnee return to Gotham to tell another tale of the early days of the Dynamic Duo! |
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Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #1 Writer Twenty-three-year-old Darren Burroughs out of Audubon, PA, is a “gifted” rookie sent under the guise of a diplomatic aide to train with Division Nine—an obscure, outdated, and easily dismissed arm of British intelligence that specializes in dealing with paranormal incidents. In the right sort of spy circles, they're known by a different, more feared name...“Black Tower.” It's 2026, and in the age of cyber warfare and drone strikes, someone is plotting to steal the head of a giant-king to break a centuries-old ward that has kept invading forces out of Britain. Magic and espionage collide as the Black Tower's band of misfits, led by the enigmatic Alistair Romeo, delves into a maelstrom of spells and silencers, working against time and in the shadows to fight the esoteric battles bubbling under the surface of our visible wars. Eisner Award winner Ram V ( Detective Comics , The Swamp Thing ) and acclaimed artist Mike Perkins ( The Swamp Thing , The Bat-Man: First Knight) team up once again to bring you a contemporary spy thriller with the distinct flavor of Vertigo magic...from His Majesty with love. |
Collected Editions
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End of Life Vol. 1 TPB Writer Professional hitman Eddie Stallion messed up. He just accidentally robbed his international assassins' guild, the Menagerie, and now there's a huge price on his head, and everyone is looking to cash in. So, needless to say, he's in huge trouble. So Eddie hides in the place they'd least expect...the small town of Pluto, home of his estranged father, ex-Menagerie member and badass George Stallion. Expecting safety, Eddie instead finds his resentful father dying of cancer, surprise Menagerie assassins, and a local crime lord who is also a cancelled comic strip creator. All this is happening in a delightful town full of weirdos that Eddie can't stand—oh, and his childhood first love is there, too. Kyle Starks and Steve Pugh, the team behind Peacemaker Tries Hard! , present the story of a man-child assassin with very grown-up problems. Collects End of Life #1-6. |
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Birds of Prey: The Origins GN Writer Gotham City is a place where people of all types mingle, where the weird, opulent, and violent are celebrated. Helena Bertinelli lost her family here. Barbara Gordon suffered a tragic accident. Dinah Lance ran away from the foster system. And Harleen Quinzel is looking for her place. But each of these girls is hiding something—a secret that could destroy her life in an instant. When strange things start happening to students at Gotham Prep, everyone at the school is on edge, worried they might be next. Will Helena, Barbara, Dinah, and Harleen be able to put their differences aside and learn to trust each other in time to find out who is behind the mysterious accidents before another victim turns up? #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard ( Pretty Little Liars ) and artist Stephanie Pepper take readers through a thrilling mystery that is sure to keep them on the edge of their seats! |
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Nothing Butt Nightwing Vol. 1 TPB Writer Dick Grayson has made a name for himself in Blüdhaven as the hero Nightwing. When he's approached by a modeling agent, he laughs it off— he's plenty busy protecting the city and spending time with his girlfriend, Barbara Gordon (a.k.a. Oracle). But when Barbara tells him to hit the road, he decides to try taking a walk...down the runway! Smash cut to: Dick Grayson, international supermodel! He's got the eyes of the audience, the other models, and the best agent in the biz. But he still only has eyes for one thing: the super-villains who terrorize the fashion industry! From Paris to Tokyo, Dick uncovers crimes that will need more than the fashion police. They need a hero in a tight blue suit! |
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Renaissance of Raven TPB Writer On the anniversary of her mother's death, Raven encounters a mysterious young girl who sends her centuries into the past to the forgotten kingdom of Galonia. Embroiled in a civil war between covens that could decide the very fate of magic itself, Raven must battle demons both literal and personal as she travels through haunted forests, enchanted dells, and ogre mountains to save the day...and find out how her mother had a hand in Galonia's history! |
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Harley Quinn in Paradise Vol. 1 TPB Writer Harley Quinn is rarely lucky in love—and after her recent breakup with The Joker, has been feeling particularly chaotic. Ivy advises Harley to lay low for a while— maybe a little R&R (recklessness and robbery) would be good for her! Good advice, right? True to character, Harley decides the best way to lay low is to plaster her face across every television in America and find true love on TV's hottest reality dating show. Harley heads for the show's island setting, ready to be the best contestant the program has ever seen...because she's playing to win by any means necessary! And can she help it if she accidentally falls in love along the way? Featuring stories written by CRC Payne ( Batman: Wayne Family Adventures ) with art by Siobhan Chiffon and Cathy Le ( Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy ), this volume collects the first 13 episodes of DC's Ringo Award-nominated webcomic series, optimized for a brand - new reading experience in print. Also includes never-before-seen bonus content from the creators themselves! |
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JLA by Mark Waid Omnibus HC Writer From Superman, the Flash, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and more, Mark Waid wrote across the entire DC Universe. Now, for the first time, his epic stewardship of the JLA comes together in one massive omnibus. This volume includes iconic moments that helped define a generation of comics, including the seminal retelling of the JLA's founding, the formation of the Flash and Green Lantern's unbreakable bond of friendship, how the Batman took down the entire League by himself, the Queen of Fables' nightmarish assault, and more! JLA by Mark Waid Omnibus collects The Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold #1-6; JLA #18-21, #32-33, #46-58, and #60; JLA Secret Files #3; JLA: Heaven's Ladder ; JLA: A Midsummer's Nightmare #1-3; and JLA: Year One #1-12. |
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Harley Quinn By Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner Omnibus Vol. 1 HC (2026 Edition) Writer The amazingly popular run on HARLEY QUINN by the multi-talented team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti is collected in a massive hardcover that includes HARLEY QUINN #0-16, HARLEY QUINN: FUTURE’S END #1, HARLEY QUINN INVADES COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, HARLEY QUINN ANNUAL #1, HARLEY QUINN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL #1, and the miniseries HARLEY QUINN AND POWER GIRL #1-6, wrapped up in a new cover by Amanda Conner! |
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Batman: Gotham Adventures Omnibus Vol. 1 HC Writer / Artist Batman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl return for more thrilling exploits inspired by the Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series and its successor The New Batman Adventures . Join our intrepid heroes as they protect Gotham from classic foes such as Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, The Joker, the League of Assassins, and more! This first of two omnibuses collects Batman: Gotham Adventures #1-42 plus additional stories from Superman Adventures #25, Adventures in the DC Universe #3, The Batgirl Adventures #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, and Harley and Ivy: Love on the Lam #1. |