Slugfest is a roundup of cool announcements about projects coming to a shelf near you. This edition focuses on DC’s January 2026 solicitations.
DC K.O. continues in January, with the previously announced tie-in books like Knightfight and Superman, but also in two new one-shots.
Let’s look first at DC K.O.: The Kids Are All Fight Special #1, which picks up on some of the plot lines introduced in Titans — specifically Granny Goodness showing up to give our heroes, including Jon Kent/Superman, a hard time as they try to evacuate Earth.
But Granny isn’t his only issue — the younger Superman finds himself babysitting a group of rogue sidekicks at the end of the world. When they sneak into the action against Granny Goodness, Jon has to show them the ropes.
Written by Jeremy Adams with art by Travis Mercer, the cover is by Bruno Redondo, with variants from Chrissie Zullo-Uminga, Joe Quinones, Todd Nauck and Juni Ba:
Look for it on Jan. 28.
DC K.O.: Green Lantern Galactic Slam #1 throws Kyle Rayner into a cosmic cage match. As Earth’s heroes brawl for survival, Kyle finds himself slammed across the galaxy into the intergalactic wrestling fed known as Wrestlers Across the Multiverse, or WAM, where the Omniversal Heavyweight Champion Omega Bam Man is ready for action. Green Lantern … get the tables!
Written by Jeremy Adams with art and cover by Cian Tormey, the issue also features variant covers by Guillem March, Ethan Young, Taurin Clarke, and Juan Ferreyra. It comes out Jan. 21.
Then, of course, the Omega Tournament continues in the the pages of DC K.O. and related tie-ins. In DC K.O. #3 by Scott Snyder and Javi Fernández, the final eight fighters face decades-long personal hells as heroes falter, villains revel and only four will survive the Heart of Apokolips’ ultimate judgment. DC K.O.: Knightfight #3 by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora throws Batman into the ring against both of his former Robins—can the master still outfight the students?
In Superman #34 by Joshua Williamson with art from Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira, Earth has been transformed into Apokolips, and Darkseid’s Dark Legion prepares the planet for his arrival. Titans #31 by John Layman and Pete Woods follows Donna Troy and Roy Harper trying to hold off Grail and Darkseid’s reborn forces. In Justice League Unlimited #15 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, Neron’s plot comes to devastating fruition as powered-up villains tear through the planet, leaving only a handful of heroes standing. And The Flash #29 by Mark Waid, Christopher Cantwell and Vasco Georgiev races toward the lightning-struck moment that changed Barry Allen forever.
Jumping to the Absolute Universe, Absolute Wonder Woman #16 by Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman kicks off the Season of the Witch with a magical smackdown! After surviving the Area 41 maze, Diana faces a new threat in Gateway City—but this time, the best weapon against her is…another witch. Enter Absolute Zatanna, whose spellbinding arrival is about to turn Diana’s world upside down. Or edispu nwod, even.
Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman, and variant covers by Derrick Chew, Guillem March, Yasmine Putri and Angela Wu, you can expect it to arrive Jan. 28.
Wonder Woman: Black & Gold 2026 Special #1 features the Amazon in four different tales, each told in the color of her legendary lasso — just like the 2021 miniseries of the same name.
Written by Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Steve Orlando, Alyssa Wong and Jordie Bellaire, with art by Mitch Gerads, Rossi Gifford, Karen S. Darboe and Paulina Ganucheau, and a cover by Cliff Chiang. It comes out Jan. 14.
DC’s Supergirl Next Door #1, DC’s Valentine’s Day special, is here to steal hearts, kick butt and probably trip over a few rom-com clichés along the way. Kara finds herself tangled in love and danger alongside a parade of lovestruck heroes and villains. Expect capes, chaos and enough heart-flipping moments to make Cupid proud.
Written by Nathan Fairbairn, CRC Payne, Rosie Knight, Dorado Quick, Nicole Maines, Sarah Kuhn, Dave Wielgosz and more, with art by Paulina Ganucheau, Arielle Jovellanos, Rafael Perez, Michael Shelfer and others, plus a cover by Amy Reeder. It will pull your heartstrings on Jan. 28.
Then on the advanced solicitation front, we have Kanga-U: Lost in a Labyrinth by Sholly Fisch and Yancey Labat. The creators of the previous Kanga-U books hop back to Themyscira with the next generation of young kangas. Best friends Jumpa, Big Red, Goldie, Rooth and Skippa stumble upon an ancient, overgrown doorway—and when Skippa disappears inside, the others must follow into a twisting Greek maze filled with surprises, danger and secrets. And probably a minotaur, if the stories are to be trusted. It comes out in March 2026.
Finally, let’s end with a look at the line of variant covers DC has planned for January — with a punk rock theme, which makes sense if you saw the Superman film. James Gunn showed us Superman was punk rock, and now DC is driving it home.
- Action Comics #1094 – Annie Wu turns up the distortion with a punk-rock Superboy thrashing an electric guitar mid-solo, amps blazing and attitude dialed to eleven.
- Superman #34 – Dave Johnson delivers a bold, black-and-white zine-style cover with the rallying cry “Kindness is the new punk rock” scrawled across Superman.
- Superman Unlimited #9 – Mike Allred goes full anarcho-pop, plastering Superman over a giant anarchy symbol surrounded by safety pins, torn textures, and retro rebellion.
- Supergirl #9 – Marguerite Sauvage paints Kara Zor-El as a punk heroine: fierce, stylish, and ready to break the mold.
- Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47 – Fabrizio De Tommaso captures the duo looking like they just stepped out of a gig and into a showdown.
- Justice League Unlimited #15 – Dan Hipp transforms Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman into punk rock icons in his signature vibrant style: patched jackets, wild hair, and all the attitude you can handle.