By Chad Burdette

on August 18, 2026

The second act of the Next Level launches stand alongside major new storylines across DC’s ongoing and limited series within its main universe and Absolute universe, expanding the scope and the future of DC’s storytelling.

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Hot on the heels of March’s breakout DC: Next Level launches, Batwoman by Greg Rucka and DaNi, Deathstroke: The Terminator by Tony Fleecs and Carmine di Giandomenico, and Lobo by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona these inaugural series reach thier third issues this week.

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These Next Level seriescontinues as Kate Kane deals with the death of her sister Alice in Batwoman #6, Ravager’s life hangs in the balance in Deathstroke: The Terminator #6, The Main Man’s looking for an opportunity to get in even better shape in Lobo #6

Batwoman #6

Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman, Greg Rucka, returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside celebrated artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission for a new generation

Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero.

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But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win?

In the aftermath of Batwoman’s brutal showdown with the Monks of the Stone, Jacob Kane fears his daughter may have crossed the point of no return

If you thought last issue’s climax was shocking, just wait until you see what Greg Rucka and DaNi have in store as their acclaimed Next Level series continues as Kate Kane is put through the wringer bring in epic conclusion to the first arc of this blockbuster Next Level series.

Witness the truth of what happened that night in Gotham as Batwoman’s DC Next Level journey continues in a special issue drawn by guest artist Jeff Spokes in Batwoman #6

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Batwoman #6

Broken by Alice’s death, Kate Kane was left in pieces. How did the fall that claimed her sister’s life lead to a rebirth in Petalon, and what does it mean for the future?

Creative Team

Writer: Greg Rucka
Artist: DaNi
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover Artist: DaNi and Matt Hollingsworth
Variant Cover Artist: Stjepan Šeji?ic; Walter Simonson / Laura Martin; Jorge Fornés; Jeffrey Spokes
Editor: Rob Levin
Assistant Editor: James Reid
Format: Ongoing Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages

DEATHSTROKE: THE TERMINATOR #6

The brutal violence with over-the-top action and intrigue from the twisted mind of writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Uncanny Valley) with pulse-pounding art by Carmine Di Giandomenico (Flash) continues as DC’s contract killing bogeyman is back and bloodier than ever

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Someone’s taken everything from Deathstroke, and hell hath no fury like an assassin scorned…and now Ravager’s life hangs in the balance in Deathstroke: The Terminator #6

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Deathstroke: The Terminator #6

Ravager’s life hangs in the balance as Deathstroke fights for his future against… Deathstroke?!

Will this mystery doppelgänger succeed in taking literally everything from him?

Can the city caught in their crosshairs survive two Deathstokes? Or will it be the end of everything?

Creative Team

Writer: Tony Fleecs
Artist: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Colorist: Ivan Plascencia
Letterer: Wes Abbott
Cover Artists: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Variant Cover Artists: Dan Panosian; Dike Ruan;
Editor: Britanny Holtzherh
Assistant Editor: Marquis Draper
Format: Ongoing Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $5.99/ 50 pages

The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable of adolescence in the Midwest, the story of an artist who embraces darkness a little too closely, and the tale of a gunslinger with too much grit to stay buried brings you a classic yarn spun in the star-kissed threads of the cosmic DC Universe.

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Show business and Lobo had concussive creative differences, so he and Dawg are back to bounty hunting

Following his run in with Supergirl (which he won )Lobo’s looking for an opportunity to get in even better shape

If you’re familiar with Lobo’s previous contracts and specials, you know you can’t miss Lobo #6

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Lobo #6

Four out of five dentists agree that the Tooth Fairy is real, and they’re freaky enough to make your teeth chatter right out of your head!

Good thing Lobo’s teeth always grow back, because he’s been hired to merc the mystical master of molars, and the pay’s good enough to make a Main Man want to get the fluoride treatment.

If you’re familiar with Lobo’s previous contracts and specials, you know you can’t miss this one!

Creative Team

Writer: Skottie Young
Artist: Jorge Corona and Riley Rossmo
Colorists: Jean-François Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover Artists: Jorge Corona
Variant Cover Artist: David Nakayama; Stevan Subi?; Riley Rossmo
Group Editor: Paul Kaminski
Editor: Kathleen Wisneski
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/ 32 Pages

The action and excitement continue in the Next Level titles Batwoman #6, Deathstroke: The Terminator #6, and Lobo #6 on shelves and digital platforms August 19, 2026, from DC Comics

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