DC revealed that its Compact Comic line is expanding in 2025 with new titles while sending all existing collections back to print. The volumes, which measure at 5.5″ x 8.5″ standard book trim and are priced at an entry level $9.99 have been a commercial success, offering new and old readers a more convenient way to read DC’s foundational stories. All ten of the original Compact roster are slated for a reprinting, with the exception of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen, which is going to a third printing.
In the press release, Anne DePies, DC’s SVP and general manager spoke about the appeal of the line, stating:
“DC has one of the world’s largest comics libraries, and DC Compact Comics allow new or curious graphic novel readers to easily pick up a copy of one of DC’s most iconic stories in an approachable, value-priced format similar to mass paperbacks and manga. By innovating DC’s storytelling across popular genres like mystery, science fiction, adventure, thriller, and more, we’re able to continuously deliver new products and expand distribution channels.”
The new release dates for the reprints can be seen below, followed by the dates for the next wave of Compact Comics.
- September 24, 2024
- Third Printing — Watchmen: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons; ISBN 9781779527325
- November 12, 2024
- Second Printing — All-Star Superman: DC Compact Comics Edition (SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely; ISBN 9781779527257
- Second Printing — Batman: The Court of Owls Saga: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo; ISBN 9781779527271
- December 10, 2024
- Second Printing — Batman: Hush: DC Compact Comics Edition (MYSTERY) by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee; ISBN 9781779527264
- Second Printing — Far Sector: DC Compact Comics Edition (SCIENCE FICTION) by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell; ISBN 9781779527295
- Second Printing — Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Paul Dini and Guillem March; ISBN 9781779527301
- Second Printing — Wonder Woman: Earth One: DC Compact Comics Edition (FANTASY) by Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette; ISBN 9781779527332
- Second Printing — Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo; ISBN 9781779527318
- December 17, 2024
- Second Printing — Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker; ISBN 9781779527288
- Second Printing — American Vampire Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition (HORROR) by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Stephen King; ISBN 9781779527349
May 6, 2025
- Kingdom Come: DC Compact Comics Edition (FANTASY) by Mark Waid and Alex Ross; ISBN 9781799501299
May 27, 2025
- Static: Season One: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Vita Ayala, Reginald Hudlin, Nikolas Draper-Ivey, and Denys Cowan; ISBN 9781799501541
June 3, 2025
- DCeased: DC Compact Comics Edition (HORROR) by Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine, and Stefano Gaudiano; ISBN 9781799501633
June 17, 2025
- Batwoman: Elegy: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III; ISBN 9781799501824
- June 24, 2025
- Superman: Birthright: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Mark Waid, Leinil Francis Yu, and Gerry Alanguilan; ISBN 9781799501916
- July 1, 2025
- The Authority Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch; ISBN 9781799501992
- July 15, 2025
- Superman/Batman: Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness, and Michael Turner; ISBN 9781779502135
- August 5, 2025
- DC: The New Frontier: DC Compact Comics Edition (SCIENCE FICTION/ADVENTURE) by Darwyn Cooke; ISBN 9781799502340
- August 19, 2025
- Wonder Woman: Blood and Guts: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang; ISBN 9781799502494
- September 2, 2025
- Death: DC Compact Comics Edition (FANTASY) by Neil Gaiman; ISBN 9781799502647
- September 16, 2025
- Harley Quinn: Wild at Heart: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE/COMEDY) by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti; ISBN 9781799503033
- October 7, 2025
- Batman: The Long Halloween: DC Compact Comics Edition (MYSTERY) by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; ISBN 9781799502883
- October 21, 2025
- Y: The Last Man Book One: DC Compact Comics Edition (SCIENCE FICTION/ADVENTURE) by Brian K. Vaughan, Pia Guerra, and José Marzán Jr.; ISBN 9781799502890
- November 4, 2025
- V for Vendetta: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) by Alan Moore and David Lloyd; ISBN 9781799503132
- November 18, 2025
- We3: DC Compact Comics Edition (SCIENCE FICTION/ADVENTURE) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely; ISBN 9781799503255
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