Chad Burdette
After DC’s brawling DC K.O. comic book event series concludes on March 4, 2026, Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson are helping to take DC ALL IN to the NEXT LEVEL, beginning a second act of the publishing initiative that began with the DC ALL IN SPECIAL and the launch of DC’s ABSOLUTE universe.
DC NEXT LEVEL, part of the second act of DC ALL IN, is a new publishing initiative spotlighting characters like Batwoman, Deathstroke, The Demon, Firestorm, Lobo, Barbara Gordon, Zatanna, the Teen Titans, and more.
The creative roster includes Jeff Lemire, Greg Rucka, Javier Rodríguez, Jamal Campbell, Skottie Young, Mariko Tamaki, James Harren, Kyle Higgins, Joshua Williamson, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Michael Walsh, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Rafael De Latorre, Jorge Corona, Tony Fleecs, Amancay Nahuelpan, Deniz Camp, DaNi, and others.
The initiative promises fresh perspectives and dynamic storytelling across the DC Universe.
A few key things that Snyder and Williamson want fans to know about DC: NEXT LEVEL:
Scribe Scott Snyder said about the NEXT LEVEL:
“Josh and I are excited to enter the second phase of DC ALL IN with NEXT LEVEL. From the launch of the DC ALL IN SPECIAL, to the introduction of an Absolute universe, and into the DC K.O. event that we’re right in the middle of now, we’re determined to build on all of the fan enthusiasm, and the retail support and story momentum, by continuing to take big swings in 2026.”
“This line will launch similar to DC’s Absolute line of comics. The DC: NEXT LEVEL books are very new-reader friendly and will roll out over time. Like the Absolute line, this is an initiative that welcomes new readers that are looking for a jumping-on spot for DC’s main line of comic books.”
Williamson added:
“I’m incredibly excited to be involved in this new initiative designed to super-charge DC’s main line. Much like how the Absolute Universe provided a new burst of creative energy with a series of unexpected new series, DC: NEXT LEVEL aims to deliver similar excitement.”
“These books are set in continuity. While the series will be independent reads and not heavily tied to other books, they will exist alongside DC’s ongoing comic book series like Superman, Batman, Justice League Unlimited, and more.”
“In March, the first month of DC: NEXT LEVEL, new series starring Lobo, Deathstroke, and Batwoman are three new books that stay true to the characters as they’ve appeared in DC ALL IN and DC K.O., but the creative teams will take them into new, badass stories that explore different genres that any fan can dive into,”
Which brings Snyder and Williamson to DC: NEXT LEVEL: a series of bold, creator-forward #1s, starring fan-favorite characters, and helmed by some of the best creators in comics. These new NEXT LEVEL titles will launch alongside bold new storylines in DC’s ongoing and limited series as DC ALL IN begins its second act.
NEXT LEVEL IS LOBO’S ONLY LEVEL WITH SKOTTIE YOUNG AND JORGE CORONA RIDING SHOTGUN!
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.
Vrrrrroooooommmmmmmm! The Main Man’s back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin’ guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he’s fragged for money or convenience!
It’s a guts-soaked path from DC K.O. to the end of the universe, where Lobo is going to scratch his name and number in the Source Wall with a cool knife. Don’t miss the mayhem, special guests, or tasty, tasty continuity! Don’t you do it!
Lobo, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Skottie Young with art and main cover by Jorge Corona, debuts on March 4, 2026.
The first issue features open-to-order card stock variants by Lee Bermejo, KyuYong Eom, and Corona, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for card stock; $6.99 US for foil).
Lee Bermejo Variant Cover:
KyuYong Eom Variant Cover:
Jorge Corona Variant Cover:
Juan Ferrerya 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover:
while Bermejo’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.
EISNER-WINNER GREG RUCKA AND VISIONARY ARTIST DANI JOIN FORCES TO CANCEL THE APOCALYPSE!
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.
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?
Batwoman, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Greg Rucka with art and cover by DaNi, debuts on March 11, 2026. The debut issue includes open-to-order cardstock variant covers by artists including Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Stjepan Šeji?, Jorge Corona, and more, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for cardstock; $6.99 US for foil).
DaNi Main Cover:
Stjepan Šeji? Variant Cover:
Jorge Corona Variant Cover:
Joshua “Sway” Swaby 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover:
Artgerm’s variant will be offered as an additional open-to-order foil cover, alongside a blank sketch cover.
THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST ASSASSIN LEVELS UP WITH TONY FLEECS AND CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO!
Prepare for brutal violence with over-the-top action and intrigue from the twisted mind of writer Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Omega Kids) with pulse-pounding art by Carmine Di Giandomenico (The Flash). DC’s contract killing bogeyman is back and bloodier than ever!
Soldier-turned-superhuman assassin for hire, Slade Wilson, has made hundreds of enemies in his day, and now one of them is taking his world apart piece by piece. The hit is out on Deathstroke, as he evolves into his purest form…a terminator out for revenge and ready to kill anyone who stands in his way.
Deathstroke: The Terminator, a new DC Next Level comic book series written by Tony Fleecs with art and cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico, debuts on March 18, 2026.
The first issue features open-to-order card stock variants by Dan Panosian, KyuYong Eom, and Jorge Corona, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for card stock; $6.99 US for foil).
Dan Panosian Variant Cover:
KyuYong Eom Variant Cover:
Jorge Corona Variant Cover:
Tony Fleecs 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover:
Panosian’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.
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“We can’t wait for you to see what’s coming,” said Snyder, “and this is just the beginning.”
“This is just the second phase of what we’ve planned for DC ALL IN,” said Williamson. “There’s a legion of stories still to be told.
Stay tuned for further updates as more are released from DC Comics
