DC has revealed three new titles and their creative teams for June, as they reveal the first wave of “DC Next Level” titles they plan to roll out in 2026.
As announced at the New York Comic Con, DC Next Level is the “second act of the publishing initiative that began with the DC All In Special and the launch of DC’s Absolute universe” last year. Both Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson will still steer the ship here in the post All In, post DC K.O. universe.
“Josh and I are excited to enter the second phase of DC All In with Next Level,” said Snyder. “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.”
The first three Next Level titles are:
- Lobo, written by Skottie Young with art by Jorge Corona
- Batwoman by Greg Rucka and DaNi
- Deathstroke the Terminator by Tony Fleecs and Carmine Di Giandomenico
You can find more details and lots of cover art for each below.
Lobo
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!
Young talked about taking over the title on Substack back in October — and summed up his excitement in this image:
“There’s not much more I can tell you at this point other than we are all very excited to share our take on The Main Man!” Young said. “In my 25 years working in this business, this is the first time I’ll be making a comic at DC! It’s no secret among my peers that Lobo is my favorite DC character so this is a perfect FIRST for me! I’m so happy to have Jorge and our crew along with me. Together we’ve made 1000’s of comic pages together so we’ll be hitting the ground running like a MOTHER FRAGGER!”
Lobo debuts on March 4. 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). Juan Ferrerya contributes a 1:25 incentive variant, while Bermejo’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.
Batwoman
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 is written by Greg Rucka with art and cover by DaNi, and it debuts on March 11. The debut issue includes open-to-order cardstock variant covers by artists including Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Stjepan Šejić, Jorge Corona, and more, priced at $3.99 US ($4.99 US for cardstock; $6.99 US for foil). Joshua “Sway” Swaby contributes a 1:25 incentive variant, while Artgerm’s variant will be offered as an additional open-to-order foil cover, alongside a blank sketch cover.
Deathstroke the Terminator
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 is written by Tony Fleecs with art and cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico, and it debuts on March 18. 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). Tony Fleecs provides a 1:25 incentive variant, while Panosian’s cover will also be available as an open-to-order foil edition, alongside a blank sketch cover.
As I mentioned above, this is just the first wave of Next Level titles. Other characters you can expect to hear more about in the coming months include The Demon, Firestorm, Barbara Gordon, Zatanna, the Teen Titans and more. Creators involved include Jeff Lemire, Javier Rodríguez, Jamal Campbell, Mariko Tamaki, James Harren, Kyle Higgins, Joshua Williamson, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Michael Walsh, Rafael De Latorre, Amancay Nahuelpan, Deniz Camp and more.