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DC announces Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, and The Doom Patrol, launching this September

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DC has announced the next major expansion of its Next Level publishing initiative with three new ongoing comic book series launching on Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Legion of Super-Heroes, Teen Titans, and The Doom Patrol. These team books mark the latest evolution of DC’s Next Level line, following the success of recent launches including Batwoman, Lobo, Deathstroke: The Terminator, Firestorm, Zatanna, Barbara Gordon: Breakout, and The Deadman.

Together, as DC: All In continues its second act, these new series showcase the breadth, ambition, and creative energy driving DC’s 2026 publishing slate. DC’s Next Level titles stand alongside DC’s ongoing and limited series across both the main universe and Absolute universe, expanding the scope and future of DC’s storytelling.

Legion of Super-Heroes

A New Tomorrow Begins for the Legion of Super-Heroes

Joshua Williamson and Hayden Sherman reimagine the future of the DC Universe

One thousand years after the Last Son of Krypton’s rocket crashed on the Kent Farm comes a new future inspired by the Man of Tomorrow!

But this new future is in danger! Superheroes are outlawed! Deadly enforcers known as the Persuaders keep the populace of the United Planets in check! Worlds are at war! And this dark tomorrow’s last glimmer of hope, R.J. Brande, has been brutally murdered.

Can the mysterious Brainiac 1 of 5 solve Brande’s murder? To restore hope to the universe, he must assemble a legion of gifted young rebels from across the cosmos! But they are scattered across the universe!

Witness the dawn of a new future in DC Comics architect Joshua Williamson and Eisner-winning superstar artist Hayden Sherman’s Legion of Super-Heroes… you will never look at tomorrow the same way again!

Legion of Super‑Heroes #1, a 40‑page debut issue written by Eisner-nominated Joshua Williamson with art and cover by Hayden Sherman and featuring variant covers by Jim Lee (card stock and foil), Mark Spears, Yasmine Putri, Hayden Sherman, Dan Mora (Michael J. Fox cameo), and V Ken Marion (1:25), will publish on September 2. Legion of Super‑Heroes #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

TEEN TITANS

The Teen Titans Go Next Level in a Bold New Era

Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo launch a new generation of Teen Titans

When one of their own vanishes after attending a rally for Ascend—a fast-growing youth movement training kids to survive in a world shaped by superhuman conflict—Fairplay, Cheshire Cat, Proxy, and Wildcard will do whatever it takes to find their friend, including teaming up with Red Hood!

Jason thinks they’re soft and reckless. They don’t understand how he can still kill people. Now they have to work together—whether they like it or not!

Created by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo, the acclaimed team behind Power Rangers: Shattered Grid and Image Comics’ Massive-Verse, this series channels the same mix of heart, scope, and style that has defined their work together—blending cinematic storytelling and Di Nicuolo’s dynamic, expressive art to bring the next generation of heroes to life.

Teen Titans #1, a 32‑page debut issue written by Kyle Higgins with art and cover by Daniele Di Nicuolo and featuring variant covers by Dan Mora (card stock and foil), Jim Cheung, Sanford Greene (1:25), and Hayden Sherman (Next Level), along with a card stock blank sketch cover, will publish on September 2. Teen Titans #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

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The Doom Patrol

The World’s Strangest Heroes Enter a New Age

Darcy Van Poelgeest and Niko Henrichon take the Doom Patrol to the Next Level

The Doom Patrol is broke. Adopting a heroes-for-hire business model to stave off financial and emotional ruin, the team finds itself responding to what seems like a simple case—a missing cat. But when this case proves to be far from simple, the world’s strangest heroes find themselves pulled into a truly out-of-this-world situation! And elsewhere, beyond the view of Robotman, Elasti-Girl, and Negative Man—and perhaps even beyond the veil of our reality—a ghost of the team’s past is preparing to cross into their world.

The visionary team of Eisner Award-winning writer Darcy Van Poelgeest (Little Bird) and legendary artist Niko Henrichon (Spectators, Pride of Baghdad) ushers the Doom Patrol into a new age for DC Next Level.

The Doom Patrol #1, a 32‑page debut issue written by Darcy Van Poelgeest with art and cover by Niko Henrichon and featuring variant covers by Clayton Crain (card stock and foil), Ian Bertram, Ashley Wood (1:25), and Hayden Sherman (Next Level), will publish on September 2. The Doom Patrol #1 will retail for $3.99 US for the main cover, $4.99 US for card stock variants, and $6.99 US for the foil variant.

Biker Mice From Mars: Scorch Debuts in August from Matt Hotson and V Ken Marion

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Oni Press and the Nacelle Company have revealed Biker Mice From Mars: Scorch #1 – the must-read first chapter of a major comics milestone decades in the making as the first brand-new character to enter the Biker Mice From Mars pantheon steps out her upcoming appearance in the Biker Mice animated series and toy line . . . and into in the pages of her very own adventure! Masterminded by writer Matt Hotson and turbo-charged artist V Ken Marion, fans can​ fans can discover the mysterious Martian’s motivations when the debut issue revs into comic shops around the world on August 12th. 

Enter: SCORCH — a mysterious new Martian rider with a past as dangerous as it is explosive. Is she friend or foe? What sinister secret connects her to Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo . . . to the villainous Plutarkians masterminding Mars’ overthrow . . . and to the fate of the Red Planet itself? The truth will be revealed HERE as the hard-charging antihero of 2026 launches into a MUST-READ solo series spanning her never-before revealed origin . . . and a future defined by new allies, hidden histories, and a single spark with the potential to ignite an entire galaxy! 

Duck and cover because Mars’ newest anthropomorphic anti-hero rides hard and hits even harder when Biker Mice From Mars: Scorch #1 (of 4) is unleashed on August 12th – featuring fierce and fiery covers by Tango, Eleonora Carlini, AJ Jothikumar, and Simon Bisley! 

Exclusive: The Great Garloo Trading Card Revealed for The Art of the Toys That Made Us

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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have revealed The Art of the Toys That Made Us, capturing the instantly recognizable designs, artwork, advertising, concept art, and more from the brands behind the smash-hit streaming series created by Nacelle founder and CEO Brian Volk-Weiss. The campaign launches soon on Kickstarter.

Clocking in at roughly 250 pages each, the deluxe hardcover artbook set will take an eye-popping look at the world-class brands and awe-inspiring iconography that define The Toys That Made Us, including Hasbro’s G.I. JOE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, My Little Pony, NERF, and Transformers; Mattel’s Barbie, Hot Wheels, Masters of the universe, and Polly Pocket; and Nacelle’s Biker Mice From Mars, Power Lords, Roboforce, Sectaurs, C.O.W.-Boys and Moo Mesa, Barnyard Commandos, and The Great Garloo.

In addition to the two-volume The Art of the Toys That Made Us set, the campaign will also feature a brand-new collection, Nacelleverse: Year Zero, featuring the action-packed comic book adventures for the Biker Mice From Mars, RoboForce, Secaturs, Power Lords, and C.O.W.–Boys of Moo Mesa in a stunning oversized, deluxe hardcover. Collecting the first year of the blockbuster line of NacelleVerse comics published by Oni Press and Nacelle, Nacelleverse: Year Zero features contributions by an all-star roster of creative talents – including Melissa Flores, Matt Hotson, Francis Portela, Juan Gedeon, V Ken Marion, and more – alongside a new, never-before seen wraparound cover by acclaimed artist Karl Kerschl. 

As part of the campaign, Oni and Nacelle have made an exclusive trading card of iconic monster toy The Great Garloo, which will be available exclusively for fans who sign up for the campaign via Backerkit and we have the exclusive reveal! Check out the trading card as well as the other limited-edition, campaign-exclusive collectibles and bonus items from the campaign.

Power Lords #1 power up some cosmic adventure

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Power Lords #1

When deep-space smuggler Adam Power comes into possession of the mysterious Power Jewel, he finds himself transformed into something far greater and more powerful than the sum of his parts—only to discover he’s been drafted into an eons-old battle between good and evil that could rend entire galaxies asunder! Power Lords #1 is the latest revival of an 80s property.

Written by Dennis Culver and Matt Hotson, Power Lords #1 kicks off a new chapter for the classic series and delivers a start that’s entertaining and shows some promise. Power Lords is an 80s property I barely remember. Some of the character designs look familiar but the overall concept and any detail is totally lost to me. The comic dumps readers right into the action focused not so much on what each character can do but instead more focused on the plot to come. We get a general sense of who everyone is and there’s some interesting things with time travel, but overall, the introduction falls a bit short of giving a reason to care for these characters beyond the twist of the comic. They go through motions with no connection as to why I should care about the outcomes of that.

The art by V Ken Marion is good. With color by Andrew Dalhouse and lettering by Taylor Esposito, the comic has a lot going on for the characters. There’s a few panels where it’s not quite clear what’s happening but overall, with such a varied design of a cast, it all looks good. There’s noticeable size differences in the characters that really help them pop and the action has a certain “middle of it all” feel to it.

Power Lords #1 isn’t a bad start but at the same time beyond it’s later twist, there’s little that makes it interesting. The characters feel torn from 80s action films representing more of an archetype than actual characters. Overall, it’s another Nacelleverse launch that feels a bit more focused on the flash of it all than the depth.

Story: Dennis Culver, Matt Hotson Art: V Ken Marion
Color: Andrew Dalhouse Letterer: Taylor Esposito
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read

Oni Press provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1 launches the next era for the Green Lanterns

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Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1

Following the events of the Civil Corps, a new era in Green Lantern mythology begins! Once again, Oa has become the epicenter of the Green Lantern Corps, bringing justice to the furthest corners of the galaxy. But a new threat has emerged: beings that manifest uncontrolled parts of the emotional spectrum have randomly appeared throughout the universe. Dubbed “Fractal lanterns,” Hal and a reformed Green Lantern Corps set off to police this strange new phenomenon while uncovering a sinister plot that could eliminate the very essence of sentient life. Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1 introduces the new status quo for the Green Lanterns kicking off what’s next for the Corps.

Written by Jeremy Adams, Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1 is an interesting comic in numerous ways. I’ll admit, I’ve fallen off the specifics of what’s been happening with the Green Lanterns. So, being able to pick up a comic that catches me up and kicks off what’s next is a perfect way to bring me back. And, this pulls that off.

Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1 dances around recent events that have impacted the Green Lantern Corps. It delivers some info that feels like it’ll be key to plotlines, but overall, it looks forward and not backward. The Corps. is reformed, the other spectrum Corps. are destroyed, Oa is back, and the Guardians are new and fresh with a new outlook. And, there’s a new mysterious threat who wants the Book of Oa that could lead to disasters.

The art by V Ken Marion is good. With color by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and lettering by Dave Sharpe, the comic does a good job of balancing its large cast and huge sets. It’s one that has a tinge of horror, lots of sci-fi, some humor, some aspirational and inspirational moments, and the art flows from one to the other without any jarring impact. That’s what’s impressive about the comic, visually, there’s such a nice flow to it all and you feel like you’re really being guided through things instead of each scene being so different they feel exactly like that, scenes.

Adams does a good job of giving readers what they need to know while setting up what’s to come with a clear focus. This isn’t one that throws out a lot of ideas, things are very focused in a good way. There’s some decisions that are odd and feel extraneous, but overall, the comic is a perfect way to dive into the Green Lanterns and see what’s coming for the Corps.

Story: Jeremy Adams Art: V Ken Marion
Color: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

DC Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

The next cosmic saga begins this January. Get a look at Power Lords #1

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THE LEGEND OF THE POWER LORDS BEGINS ANEW! Enter an alien realm beyond imagination as the beloved toy icons return to fuel 2025’s most epic, galaxy-spanning cosmic adventure from acclaimed writer Dennis Culver and Matt Hotson with art by V Ken Marion! Power Lords #1 comes to comic shops January 29!

When deep-space smuggler Adam Power comes into possession of the mysterious Power Jewel, he finds himself transformed into something far greater and more powerful than the sum of his parts-only to discover he’s been drafted into an eons-old battle between good and evil that could rend entire galaxies asunder!

The next chapter of the Nacelleverse starts here as the Power Lords are reborn for a new generation! The first issue features covers by Dustin Weaver, Salvador Larroca, Wayne Barlowe, and Grey Williamson.

Power Lords #1

Get a look at Power Lords #1 – The NacelleVerse’s Next Cosmic Saga Begins with Dennis Culver, Matt Hotson, and V Ken Marion on January 29th!

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THIS JANUARY, THE LEGEND OF THE POWER LORDS BEGINS ANEW! Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have revealed the first look inside Power Lords #1 – coming to comic shops everywhere on January 29th! From nebulae-colliding writers Dennis Culver and Matt Hotson and blockbuster artist V Ken Marion, Power Lords #1 marks the long-awaited, full-length debut of toy icon Adam Power and his alien allies as they enter the ranks of the NacelleVerse’s heaviest hitters!

When deep-space smuggler Adam Power comes into possession of the mysterious Power Jewel, he finds himself transformed into something far greater and more powerful than the sum of his parts—and is drafted into an eons-old battle between good and evil that could rend entire galaxies asunder!  The next chapter of the NACELLEVERSE starts here as the POWER LORDS are reborn for a new generation!

Featuring star-spanning covers by Dustin Weaver, Salvador Larroca, Wayne Barlowe, and Grey Williamson, and more, Power Lords #1 redefines an 80’s toy classic for an all-new era when it hurtles in comics shops across the galaxy on January 29th!!

Power Lords #1

Power Lords #1 from Dennis Culver, Matt Hotson, and V Ken Marion is the next cosmic chapter of the Nacelleverse

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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company presents the return of the next iconic toy franchise to follow in the footsteps of Biker Mice From Mars, Roboforce, and Sectaurs… Enter: Power Lords #1! 

Enter an alien realm beyond imagination as the beloved toy icons return to fuel 2025’s most epic, galaxy-spanning cosmic adventure from acclaimed writers Dennis Culver and Matt Hotson and blockbuster artist V Ken Marion! When deep-space smuggler Adam Power comes into possession of the mysterious Power Jewel, he finds himself transformed into something far greater and more powerful than the sum of his parts—only to discover he’s been drafted into an eons-old battle between good and evil that could rend entire galaxies asunder! Standing alongside Shaya the Queen of Power, Sydot, and more, Adam Power is about to face the ultimate evil in the galaxy – Arkus! The next chapter of the NACELLEVERSE starts here as the POWER LORDS are reborn for a new generation!

THIS JANUARY, THE LEGEND OF THE POWER LORDS BEGINS ANEW! Featuring star-spanning covers by Dustin Weaver, Salvador Larroca, Grey Williamson, and more, Power Lords #1 redefines an 80’s toy classic for an all-new era –  when it goes on sale in comic shops everywhere January 6, 2025!

Wayne Barlowe returns to Power Lords!

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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have announced a major event in the history of the publisher’s growing stable of hit Nacelleverse series as Hugo Award-nominated, Locus Award-winning illustrator – and original Power Lords character designer – Wayne Barlowe lends his talents to January’s Power Lords #1 with his first-ever comic book cover! 

Debuting with two distinct editions of Power Lords #1 by writers Dennis Culver and Matt Hotson and artist V Ken Marion – as both an “open order” shelf cover and incentive, 1:50 “full art” variant featuring the complete detail of the artist’s unexpurgated painting – this Nacellverse milestone is a homecoming for Barlowe, who designed the Power Lords distinctive and enduring characters for the debut of the original Revell action figure line in 1983. 

In addition to designing the enduring visual identity of the Nacelleverse’s farthest-reaching cosmic heroes with the Power Lords, Barlowe has forged a distinctive and influential path with a career spanning illustration and concept art across more than 45 years in film, fiction, and toys. Originally reaping renown for his Hugo Award and American Book Award-nominated masterwork, Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials, Barlowe’s talents soon transitioned from page to screen as he collaborated with some of the most renowned filmmakers of all time to forge the visual identities and environments for seminal science-fiction films, including James Cameron’s Avatar, Alfonso Cuarón’s Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire, Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy and Pacific Rim, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, and many more.

In addition to Barlowe’s near-nonstop work in film and television, he is also the author of several novels (God’s Demon, The Heart Of Hell). He has also written and illustrated a number of art books, including Expedition, Barlowe’s Guide to Extraterrestrials, Barlowe’s Guide to Fantasy, Barlowe’s Inferno, Brushfire, The Alien Life of Wayne Barlowe, and An Alphabet of Dinosaurs. Expedition aired as the Discovery Channel’s special “Alien Planet” in 2005.

Power Lords #1 will mark the first comic book cover Barlowe has ever created in his long and distinguished career and marks his singular return to the seminal toy franchise since the early 1980s. 

Power Lords #1 COVER BY WAYNE BARLOWE

Preview: DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1

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DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1

(W) Dan DiDio, Rex Ogle, Dave Wielgosz, Rachel Pinnelas, Matthew Levine, Ashley Allen, Cavan Scott, Nathan Cayanan (A) M.L. Sanapo, Adam Graphite, Sid Kotian, Will Robson, Jordi Tarragona, Ario Anindito, V Ken Marion, Jose Luis
In Shops: Oct 02, 2024
SRP: $9.99

EIGHT CHILLING TALES SET ACROSS THE MULTIVERSE! In the blackest night, when the darkness feels infinite, the very fabric of the universe begins to tear…as every major crisis in DCU history rises once again! These eight chilling tales, set during the events of crises past, serve to warn you, dear reader: when in crisis, watch your back. In the fractured world of Flashpoint, Professor Pyg is stalking Gotham City’s nightclubs, sniffing out victims! During Blackest Night, Scarecrow lurks outside a movie theater, recruiting new test subjects to perfect his fear toxin! Even heroes like Nightwing aren’t safe when his death might just have the power to reverse the damage of Infinite Crisis! All these, plus new stories from Crisis on Infinite Earths, Millennium, Zero Hour, The Final Night, and Final Crisis are collected in DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis, a deadly new horror anthology coming to haunt you this fall!

DC's I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1
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