This issue features an adventure so big, not only are Robin, Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, Batgirl, and the rest of the Super-Bat Family joining in but Dan Mora makes his return to the series he helped launch!
PART TWO OF DAY FOR NIGHT! Escape from Earth-Three! Superman and Batman are trapped on a parallel world where evil reigns, facing their counterparts Ultraman and Owlman… and their powerful allies. If our heroes are to save themselves, they may have to find the darkness within themselves!
ENTER: THE CRIME SYNDICATE! They are the finest duo in the world — but which world? Forget Batman and Superman — welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman!
FUSION VS. MERGER! The combined might of Batman and Superman faces off against the combined might of The Joker and Lex Luthor in the knock-down, drag-out brawl of a conclusion to The Merger! Someone is about to get their not-too-distant past kicked!
In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends — if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Don’t miss part two of “The Merger.”
Lex Luthor and the Joker have joined forces once again, but this uneasy alliance hinges on a crucial outcome: the final defeat of both Batman and Superman. Why else would the most brilliant criminal mind of our time and the Clown Prince of Crime team up? Well, the answer will surprise you… and them! Betrayal abounds, terror intensifies, and a major surprise is in store for the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in part one of “The Merger”.
DC Comics is kicking off 2026 with a six-string scream. This January, DC will publish a set of punk rock-themed variant covers across six comic book titles that feature Superman, Supergirl, and more, each one a rebellious remix of the Man (and Woman) of Tomorrow, brought to life by some of comics’ most fearless artists.
From safety pins to zine-style slogans, these comic book covers channel the raw energy, DIY spirit, and anti-establishment ethos of punk rock, all while celebrating the enduring power of Superman, Supergirl, and their allies to stand up, speak out, and fight for what’s right. Kindness is the new punk rock!
DC’s Punk Rock Variant Cover Lineup:
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.
Because you demanded it — the return of the Supergirl/Robin team! Road trip edition! On a covert international mission, Robin partners with the Girl of Steel… who chooses to “liven up” what’s supposed to be a discreet undercover bust!
BIZARRO WORLD ON THE BRINK! As Bizarro World continues to change and morph, Superman and Batman find themselves at war with one another! With the universe at stake, they have to decide on the question: are Bizarros beings with no life of their own, or are they worthy of salvation? The answer will surprise you!
Superman, Batman, and Robin — tracing a mysterious plague that is sweeping the planet — have found Patient Zero! The only cure for the Bizarros is to eradicate him — so how will the World’s Finest Trio save an entire race without murdering a sentient being?