By Chad Burdette

on June 15, 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.

Comic Watch Reviews:

These Next Level series continues as Kate Kane is put through the wringer in Batwoman #4, Will the family that kills together, stay together in Deathstroke: The Terminator #4, It’s the crossover we planned before you could demand it as a blond, a bounty hunter, and a big dawg walk into a bar in Lobo #4

Also Out This Week:

BATWOMAN #4

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?

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 in Batwoman #4

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Batwoman has declared war against the Dark Faith, and the body count continues to rise. As her actions raise alarms among friends and foes alike, the Question has come to Petalon in search of answers.

But what she uncovers will force Kate into the most desperate fight of her life.

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; Mark Spears; David Talaski; Gerald Parel; Betsy Cola
Editor: Rob Levin
Assistant Editor: James Reid
Format: Ongoing Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages

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Deathstroke: The Terminator #4

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

Someone’s taken everything from Deathstroke, and hell hath no fury like an assassin scorned… Enter: Ravager, his deadly daughter. But is she here to save him? Will the family that kills together, stay together in Deathstroke: The Terminator #4

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Deathstroke: The Terminator #4

Slade’s got a job to do, and he can’t afford any distractions. Enter: Ravager, his deadly daughter. But is she here to save Deathstroke or kill him? It’s Take Your Kid to Work Day in this very special, kill-crazy family reunion issue.

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; Mark Spears; David Aja; Cully Hamner
Editor: Britanny Holtzherh
Assistant Editor: Marquis Draper
Format: Ongoing Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $5.99/ 50 pages

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Lobo #4

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.

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

It’s the crossover we planned before you could demand it as a blond, a bounty hunter, and a big dawg walk into a bar in Lobo #4

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Lobo #4

It’s the crossover we planned before you could demand it! Kara Zor-El and Lobo Lo-Bo finally meet again, and this date is going to be one for the record, boo — yeah, we said date, prove us wrong! We’re hearing that the solicit text for the Summer of Supergirl Special proves us wrong… Well, who are you going to believe? Right, yeah, that makes sense… But whose story is going to be more fun? The same story, told two ways? Rushamon to your local comic store, and order them both now!

Creative Team

Writer: Skottie Young
Artist: Jorge Corona
Colorists: Jean-François Beaulieu
Letterer: Nate Piekos
Cover Artists: Jorge Corona
Variant Cover Artist: Lee Bermejo; Frank Cho; Mike Del Mundo; Simon Bisley; Dan Mora; Mark Spears
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 #4, Deathstroke: The Terminator #4, and Lobo #4 are here on shelves and digital platforms June 17, 2026, from DC Comics

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