As summer approaches and families look for fresh stories to fill backpacks, beach bags, and library lists, DC has a great 2026 lineup of books for younger readers. From laugh-out-loud Early Reader adventures to heartfelt Middle Grade journeys and bold Young Adult graphic novels, these titles offer something for every age, interest, and reading level.
DC’s EARLY READER BOOKS (Ages 5-7)
DC’s Early Reader books deliver humor, heart, and heroics for the youngest fans, with stories built for new and developing readers.
Supergirl’s Zoo-per Heroes: Krypto’s Big Break
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Supergirl, Krypto, and…a Bunch of Zoo Animals?!
Krypto the super-dog is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watchtower, he accidentally sends the Justice League’s superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldn’t avoid the allure of some super-sweaty super-socks, could he?
Down on Earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals is about to get a hold of the Justice League’s costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice League’s laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super-lion while keeping Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper?
Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death & Sparkles and Superman’s Good Guy Gang, that’s sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super-abilities!
Written and drawn by Rob Justus
$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506010
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Superman’s Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader
Are There Other Super-Kids Out There? The Good Guy Gang Is About to Find Out!
Now that Superman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern have formed their super-flashy club, Superman naturally declares himself the leader of the gang. Wait a minute! Who does this kid think he is? Every child, grown-up, grandparent, and runaway grizzly knows that Green Lantern should be in charge. Excuse me. Puh-lease! Hawkgirl is the oldest and wisest of the three, so she should be the club president. What’s this? There’s a new super-powered kid in town who calls himself Mr. Terrific and claims he’s even more powerful than the other three?!
Looks like the only way to choose a leader is to have a superhero competition! Four super-powered kids go toe-to-toe in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel to Superman’s Good Guy Gang! Let the games begin!
Written and drawn by Rob Justus
$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506782
ON SALE 7/7/26. Available for preorder.
Aquamanateam: More Than a Dream
Can One Sleepy, Snack-Loving, Super-Powered Manatee Save the Seas…Again?
Marlow the manatee still sleeps a lot, eats a lot, and toots a lot, but now he’s super-powered! That’s right, his super smelly toots have even saved the day! Ever since venturing out of his safe saltwater bay with his bestie, Goldie the goldfish, and his favorite superhero Aquaman, Marlow has needed to put his new powers to the test. But when Aquaman’s former sidekicks return seeking revenge, Marlow and Goldie will be faced with a challenge even super toots might not be able solve.
Ben Clanton, the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series Narwhal and Jelly, returns with artist Cassandra Federman for even more fishy fun that is sure to make a splash!
Written by Ben Clanton with art and cover by Cassandra Federman
$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506713
ON SALE 10/6/26. Available for preorder.
You’re a Superhero!
An Empowering Story About What It Means to Embody a Superhero Yourself, One Power Stance at a Time!
Six-year-old Mariam loves superheroes, but when she watches them on TV, they feel like they exist on an entirely different planet. Mariam wishes there were more superheroes in her everyday life. As she explores her neighborhood, her mom points out that superheroes do exist within her community. Suddenly, her building’s superintendent resembles Superman! The bus driver is just like Wonder Woman! Her neighborhood electrician is as super as Batman!
After a long day of emulating the super people in her life, including her super mom, Mariam learns the most important lesson of all: She’s a superhero too!
Written by Azie Tesfai with art and cover by Penelope Rivera Gaylord
$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799504047
ON SALE 11/3/26. Available for preorder.
DC’s MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS(Ages 8-12)
DC’s Middle Grade graphic novels deliver adventure, mystery, and big emotional stakes, giving readers room to explore deeper stories, bigger worlds, and characters growing into their own identities.
Kid Flash: Going Rogue
A story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the “bad kids”.
Kid Flash and his uncle, Barry Allen a.k.a the Flash, team up to teach a teenaged group of rogues—Golden Glider, Pied Piper, Trickster, and The Top—an important lesson. But is Kid Flash the one who has the most to learn?
Ace West has it all figured out. He’s the fastest guy in Central City after all! Well, second fastest if you count his uncle, Barry Allen, or you might know him better as THE FLASH. But this young superhero has more to learn than he thinks.
After Kid Flash messes up one too many missions by getting distracted signing autographs and taking selfies, Flash takes him and a group of ne’er-do-well kids to a pocket dimension for an intervention. Kid Flash assumes he’s there to show the other kids how to use their powers responsibly, but when Flash gets unexpectedly called away on important Justice League business, Kid Flash must learn it takes a lot more than being super to be a hero.
From the writer behind the Spider-Ham trilogy, Steve Foxe, with dynamic and action-packed art by Jerry Gaylord, comes a story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the “bad kids.”
Written by Steve Foxe with art and cover by Jerry Gaylord
$12.99 US | 144 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799502296
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Kanga-U: Lost in a Labyrinth
Trapped in the Legendary Greek Labyrinth, Jumpa and Her Friends Will Face Mythology’s Most Fearsome Creatures!
A few months have passed since Bonding Day, where the hardworking young kangas of Themyscira competed to be paired with their future Amazon partners, including Princess Diana—the only teenager living on the island. And it is time for the newest recruits to leap into the next steps of their training.
Exploring in an isolated part of the woods on Themyscira, best friends Jumpa, Big Red, Goldie, Rooth, and Skippa discover an ancient, overgrown doorway in the side of a hill—and Skippa can’t wait to hop through and check it out. But when she doesn’t come back out, the others follow…only to find themselves trapped in the middle of the ancient Greek Labyrinth!
Who knows who, or what, else might be contained in this ancient prison? Can our ganga kangas stop blaming Skippa—and each other—long enough to find a way out? Or will they be hopping around the Labyrinth’s twisting pathways forever? Unfortunately, the greatest threat may come from the most unexpected source of all.
Written by Sholly Fisch with art and cover by Yancey Labat
$12.99 US | 176 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799505990
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Supergirl’s Family Vacation
Pack Up the Supermobile—Argo Awaits!
Kara Zor‑El is an excellent superhero who is just not appreciated by the people of Metropolis. Summer’s coming, and she’s ready to visit Argo, a floating city in space where the last survivors of Krypton live. These are her people, and since Clark grew up on Earth, she can teach him a thing or two for once. It’s the perfect plan! And it gets even better when Lois invites along Kara’s best friend, Natasha.
But when their road trip through space is interrupted by an old friend of Clark’s, the family gets diverted to a strange and beautiful planet with a dark secret that only Superman can save them from. Kara’s plans get pushed aside. Again. What’s a cranky preteen to do? Hang out at the pool, meet a cute boy, and save the day, of course!
Written by Brandon T. Snider with art and cover by Sarah Leuver.
$12.99 US | 160 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799502845
ON SALE NOW!
DC Super Hero Girls: High School Reunion
The DC Super Hero Girls Are Back and Ready for Their High School Reunion!
It’s the 10th anniversary of DC Super Hero Girls: Finals Crisis, and modern‑day, grown‑up Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley, Ivy, and Beast Boy have received invitations to the most exclusive party in town—their high school reunion. It has been a while since the group has been able to get together, and they are more excited than ever to see their friends again!
But this “reunion” isn’t what it seems…no other classmates are present when they arrive for the party! Who could have summoned everyone to Super Hero High? What is really going on?
To find the answers to their questions and the way out of this trap, the heroes will have to take a walk down memory lane. But will this deep dive into their past bring the heroes back to their B.F.F. ways or reopen old wounds?
Written by Shea Fontana with art and cover by Yancey Labat
$12.99 US | 160 pages | 6″ x 9″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799505822
ON SALE 6/2/26. Available for preorder.
Lex Luthor: Diabolical Genius
Lex Luthor Is Many Things: Inventor. Genius. Criminal Mastermind. He’s Also Barely a Teenager.
When his father, Lionel Luthor, is thrown into prison by none other than that meddling blue boy scout Superman, the heir apparent to the Luthor crime empire must find a way to get his revenge. And Lex has the perfect plan. With the help of his infamous bodyguard, Slade Wilson, he is going to kidnap Lois Lane. Lex knows that Superman would trade just about anything in exchange for Lois’s safe return—maybe even the secret to Superman’s ultimate weakness.
But what happens when the Teen of Steel calls in his broody friend Batman instead?
What follows is an action-packed game of cat-and-mouse from writer Christof Bogacs and artist Valerio Chiola sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats!
Written by Christof Bogacs with art and cover by Valerio Chiola
$12.99 US | 144 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799503460
ON SALE 7/7/26. Available for preorder.
Bruce Wayne: Not Super: The Bat-Catastrophe
Being a Secret Vigilante Isn’t Easy.
And trying to catch a villain in the act of villainy while also trying to learn the ropes of the superhero thing has 13-year-old Bruce Wayne exhausted and struggling at school. Although, he is far more frustrated by the fact that Selina Kyle has a crush on Batman—but not him.
When Jack Napier and his hulking sidekick Bane are recruited by Hugo Strange for a high-stakes heist at Gotham City Bank, Bruce will get a second chance to prove he has what it takes to defend the streets of Gotham. But Bruce gets more than he bargained for when he catches Selina helping Jack. Coming from a school full of heroes and villains, he should have known she would be more than she seems! And now Bruce will have to find a way to stop them all before they can accomplish their plan.
Join New York Times bestselling writer Stuart Gibbs (Spy School, FunJungle) and artist Berat Pekmezci for a brand-new adventure full of hilarity and hijinks!
Written by Stuart Gibbs with art and cover by Berat Pekmezci
$12.99 US | 160 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781779528667
ON SALE 9/1/26. Available for preorder.
C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table
Trained by Myths. Destined to Be Legends!
For centuries, an elite force known as the Camelot Corps has protected ancient secrets, waiting for the day when these myths are needed by the world. That day is today.
Young Fel, Connor, and their friends are stunned when they’re almost crushed by a giant stone falling from the sky. Their lives are changed forever when they find a sword stuck fast in the stone.
These children of destiny will soon face a great evil. But they won’t do so alone. For these friends have been chosen to wield ancient, magical weapons. Great weapons bonded to knights of legend. Weapons that…speak? Weapons that argue.
With the evil Mordred’s power growing, the fate of the world rests in the hands of the Children of the Round Table.
C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table
Written by Tom Taylor with art and cover by Daniele Di Nicuolo.
$12.99 US | 160 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799505648
ON SALE 10/6/26. Available for preorder.
Kanga-U: Tricks and Transformation
Can Jumpa and her friends learn to trust each other, and themselves, to unravel the mystery?
Mythological menaces? Trouble between friends? And a mysterious threat to the Amazons, the kangas, and even the Greek gods?
Having escaped the infamous Labyrinth with some monster friends in tow, the Kanga Krew and the Amazons have temporarily settled the dangerous creatures on Transformation Island. But Themyscira is divided over what to do next with their recently acquired neighbors. As tension fills the air, the stage is set for kanga-monium…and that’s exactly what erupts when a series of mystical artifacts go missing from Themyscira. The Amazons are sure the new arrivals are to blame, while the creatures protest their innocence. But fewer and fewer of the Amazons believe them. Even the kangas are divided—especially when one of the Amazons is attacked…
Who is really behind it all? Can Jumpa and her friends learn to trust each other, and themselves, to unravel the mystery?
Written by Sholly Fisch with art and cover by Yancey Labat
$12.99 US | 144 pages | 5 1/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799513278
ON SALE 11/3/26. Available for preorder.
DC’S YOUNG ADULT BOOKS (Ages 13+)
DC’s Young Adult graphic novels explore identity, power, relationships, and the choices that shape who we become, offering bold, emotionally rich stories for teen readers ready for deeper themes and bigger worlds.
Supergirl: Being Super (2026 Edition)
Supergirl as You’ve Never Seen Her Before!
A Newsweek Best Graphic Novel of the Year!
New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) combine forces for a coming-of-age tale of Supergirl, presented with new color in an all-new format.
Kara Danvers is super-strong. She can fly. She crash-landed on Earth in a rocket ship. But winning the next track meet, celebrating her 16th birthday, and surviving her latest mega-zit are her top concerns. And with the help of her best friends and her kinda-infuriating-but-totally-loving adoptive parents, she just might be able to put her troubling dreams—shattered glimpses of another world—behind her.
That is, until an earthquake shatters her small town of Midvale…and uncovers secrets about her past she thought would always stay buried. The time has come for her to choose: Will she find a way to save her town and be super, or will she crash and burn?
Written by Mariko Tamaki with art and cover by Joëlle Jones.
$16.99 US | 208 pages | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799501275
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Galaxy: As the World Falls Down
After This Summer, Metropolis Will Never Be the Same.
The highly anticipated sequel to the YA trans coming-out graphic novel Galaxy: The Prettiest Star brings more romance, more action, and more queer joy as Taylor faces her biggest fear: the Vane.
Taylor Barzelay is finally living as her authentic self, a purple alien space princess with blue hair and superpowers. With a loving girlfriend, Kat, and an adorable talking corgi that doubles as a bodyguard, Taylor should feel more at home on Earth than ever. So why doesn’t she?
As Kat plans for life after high school by visiting colleges in Metropolis, Taylor tags along aimlessly. Between honing her powers, getting her GED, and protecting Nia Nal from her evil aunt, Taylor’s been super busy, but she still isn’t sure she can claim her identity as the superhero Galaxy.
When the Vane, an alien race that destroyed her home planet, finally arrive on Earth in search of Taylor, her biggest fear becomes reality. If even Superman can’t handle this threat, what chance does she have to save the love of her life, her best friend, and the entire world?! Will she cast aside her doubts in time to become the hero she was always destined to be?
Written by Jadzia Axelrod with art and cover by Rye Hickman.
$16.99 US | 208 pages | 6” x 9” | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799503446
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Orion
When Prince Orion Uncovers His Sinister Parentage, He Must Decide If He Is Destined to Be a Hero—or a Villain.
In this highly anticipated sequel to Barda, #1 New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Ngozi Ukazu (Check, Please!) takes readers on an epic sci-fi adventure featuring the fan-favorite New God Orion. When Prince Orion uncovers his sinister parentage, he must decide for himself whether he is destined to be a hero—or a villain.
The festivals on New Genesis are merry, and the world is known for the love and respect of the gods. But Prince Orion, adopted son of the Highfather, is none of these things. A brooding, battle-hungry warrior, Orion wonders how he was ever chosen to become an intergalactic prince, secretly fearing that he does not belong on the planet he calls home.
Orion’s darkest nightmares are confirmed when the Highfather himself brings Orion’s true parentage to light: Not only is Orion from Apokolips, but he is the spawn of the tyrant Darkseid. How can Orion face his loved ones as a beast from Apokolips? How can he live with himself when a tar-black evil runs through his veins? And when Darkseid threatens to destroy New Genesis, Orion will have to answer the ultimate question: Could he ever be a hero? Or was he born to become a monster?
Written and drawn by Ngozi Ukazu, with cover by Ngozi Ukazu
$16.99 US | 208 pages | 6” x 9” | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799503422
ON SALE 7/7/26. Available for preorder.
Teen Titans: Together
Teen Titans: Together, the Titans Team‑Up, Is Complete!
Kori Anders wants to trust newcomers Dick, Raven, Gar, Max, and Damian, but can she? After all, accusing H.I.V.E. of abduction, experimentation, and torture is the same as accusing family friend Lynch Fairweather! And Vic Stone, whom she definitely trusts, has a summer job designing next‑level prosthetics in Edge Labs, which funds certain projects at H.I.V.E.
Plus, Kori’s sister Kira is singing the praises of working with H.I.V.E., offering an inside look at the potential a partnership could bring. They’ve got a plan for taking down Raven’s demon father Trigon. They’ve got a plan for training the next generation of superheroes. They’ve got plans for everything.
Lines become blurred as the teens struggle to agree on the best plan of action. H.I.V.E. might be their greatest ally…but at what cost? And can the Titans pull together a plan before they fall apart?
Written by Kami Garcia with art and cover by Gabriel Picolo
$16.99 US | 208 pages | 6” x 9” | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799503064
ON SALE 8/4/26. Available for preorder.
Birds of Prey: The Origins
After a Long Summer, Four Teens from Various Walks of Life Return to Gotham City with Devastating Secrets—and Some Unexpected Talents.
Gotham City is a place where people of all types mingle, where the weird, opulent, and violent are celebrated. Helena Bertinelli lost her family here. Barbara Gordon suffered a tragic accident. Dinah Lance ran away from the foster system. And Harleen Quinzel is looking for her place. But each of these girls is hiding something—a secret that could destroy her life in an instant.
When strange things start happening to students at Gotham Prep, everyone at the school finds themselves on edge, worried they might be next. Will Helena, Barbara, Dinah, and Harleen be able to put their differences aside and learn to trust each other in time to find out who is behind the mysterious accidents before another victim turns up?
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars) and artist Stephanie Pepper take readers through a thrilling mystery that is sure to keep them on the edge of their seats!
Written by Sara Shepard with art and cover by Stephanie Pepper
$16.99 US | 208 pages | 6″ x 9″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799503088
ON SALE 11/3/26. Available for preorder.
ADDITIONAL ALL-AGES COLLECTIONS
These Teen Titans Go! titles aren’t part of DC’s Early Reader, Middle Grade, or Young Adult graphic novel lines, but they remain popular all-ages collections perfect for fans discovering comics for the first time.
Teen Titans Go! Big or Go Home!
The Titans Are Taking on Bigger Missions, Bigger Villains, and Even Bigger Shenanigans!
The Teen Titans are ready for action in this collection packed with pranks, pizza, and pure chaos. Whether they’re battling monsters, competing in over-the-top contests, or just trying to survive each other’s personalities, the Titans always go big — even when they probably shouldn’t.
With Robin determined to prove he’s the ultimate leader, Starfire embracing every Earth custom with enthusiasm, Raven trying to keep her sanity, Beast Boy causing trouble, and Cyborg loving every minute of it, this collection delivers nonstop laughs for fans of all ages.
Teen Titans Go! Big or Go Home!
Written by Sholly Fisch and others with art by Dario Brizuela and others. Cover by Dario Brizuela.
$9.99 US | 128 pages | 6″ x 9″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781779505914
ON SALE NOW!
Teen Titans Go! On Strike!
What Happens When the Titans Decide They’ve Had Enough?
The Teen Titans are fed up — with chores, with responsibilities, and especially with Robin’s endless rules. So they do what any self‑respecting superhero team would do: they go on strike! But when villains take advantage of the chaos, the Titans must decide whether being a hero is worth the hassle…or if they should negotiate better working conditions first.
Packed with humor, hijinks, and heart, this collection shows the Titans at their most ridiculous — and their most heroic.
Teen Titans Go! On Strike!
Written by Ivan Cohen and others with art by Marcelo DiChiara and others. Cover by Erich Owen.
$9.99 US | 128 pages | 6″ x 9″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781779505921
ON SALE 8/4/26. Available for preorder.
