By Chad Burdette

on November 10, 2026

With bold creative teams, shocking new arcs, and milestone issues, DC Comics continues to roll out their Next Level books and flagship comic book titles proving that the second act of DC All In is not just about new launches, it’s about raising the stakes in the books fans already love.

Recent DC Comics News:

After the events of DC K.O., Aquaman finds himself on a journey of self-discovery where he must launch a brand-new mission imbued by Omega Energy — the very essence of conquest

Arthur’s new mission to establish Lighthouses across the galaxy to stave off trouble before it reaches Earth begins to take shape

It’s an epic clash of good versus evil in the ultimate battle on the seven seas AS “Tidal War” continues

When Ocean Master, Black Manta, the Crimson Queen, and more forged an alliance to destroy their shared archenemy, they had no idea that the destruction of Aquaman would also signal the vacated throne of the new Empire of the Blue! But now a massive tidal wave offers the opening salvo to a conflict that will span all the kingdoms of the heavens themselves.

Atlantis has fallen as Lolanna and Aquaman’s enemies begin the next phase of their plan

Now an unlikely vision from the DC K.O. tournament might be the key to save all of humanity in Emperor Aquaman #23

Emperor Aquaman #23 Variant Covers

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Mikel Janín Watchmen 40th Anniversary Variant Cover:

Emperor Aquaman #23

Aquaman is trapped on Korugar as the Crimson Queen uses the ancient Zodiac Crystals to summon a power as old as time to destroy the surface of the Earth.

Creative Team

Writers: Jeremy Adams
Artist: Paolo Villanelli
Colorist: Rex Lokus
Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Cover Artist: John Timms
Variant Cover Artists: Mark Spears; Mikel Janín
Editor: Paul Kaminski
Associate Editor: Michael McCallister
Format: Ongoing
Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/ 32 pages

An unlikely vision from the DC K.O. tournament might be the key to save all of humanity in Emperor Aquaman #23 on shelves and digital platforms November 11, 2026, from DC Comics

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