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16 DC February 2026 Solicits Frankensteined: K.O., Facsimile & Vertigo

Just 16 DC Comics' February 2026 Solicits Frankensteined with DC's K.O. Boss Battle, Facsimile titles and DC Vertigo launches

DC Comics has finally revealed the official title of the K.O. one-shot grabbing all sorts of other company and creator IP across the industry, including The Boys, Vampirella, Red Sonja, Annabelle, Mortal Kombat and Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with DC's K.O. Boss Battle #1 as part of DC Comics' February 2026 solicits and solicitations, with a few Frankensteined below… Vertigo and Facsimile Editions so far…

DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1
Writer Jeremy Adams
Artist Carmine Di Giandomenico, Ronan Cliquet
Unexpected fighters from beyond the DC Universe enter the arena! Wait… What? WHO?! As the remaining champions in the K.O. tournament prepare for the final rounds, they discover that there isn't enough Omega energy left to crown the winner a King Omega. To have any hope of stopping Darkseid, they'll need to engage in combat with the champions of other worlds beyond our own, including Annabelle, Homelander, Sub-Zero, and more! This shocking, star-studded crossover sets the stage for the final chapters of the epic DC K.O. event and features matchups you never imagined possible. The ultimate battle is only beginning! 40 pages $4.99

DC K.O. KNIGHTFIGHT #4 (Of 4)
(W) Joshua Williamson (CA) Dan Mora
Batman visits Damian's new future. And its not what Bruce expected…

THE BAT-MAN SECOND KNIGHT #3 (OF 3)
By Dan Jurgens and Mike Perkins
THE SCARECROW SETS HIS SIGHTS ON CITY HALL! A cloud of fear has settled over the city, and the Scarecrow has the people of Gotham right where he wants them. Jim Gordon will take the fight right to Scarecrow's seat of power…City Hall! But will Gordon have to challenge him on his own? Where's the Bat-Man? The Dark Knight has found himself staring down a power unlike any he's ever seen: a man of unlimited strength. A superman. And he has a lot of questions for the Caped Crusader. Will these two find common ground in time to thwart the Scarecrow and Hangman's endgame? On-Sale Date: 2/25/2026

Sirens: Love Hurts #1
Writer Tini Howard
Artist Babs Tarr
Wedding planning, hunting a serial killer, and everything in between

The Nice House by the Sea #7
Writer James Tynion IV
Artist Álvaro Martínez Bueno
Following the survivors of Walter's "hexagon" experiment, the series explores the terrifying consequences of escape… and the threat it poses to what remains of humanity.
Feb 4th, 2026 $3.99

Bleeding Hearts #1
by Deniz Camp, Stipan Morian, and Matt Hollingsworth
A zombie named Poke discovers his heart beating again, threatening his place in a society where death reigns supreme. Feb 11th, 2026

End of Life #1
by Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, and Chris O'Halloran
A top-tier hitman returns to his Midwestern hometown to care for his dying father…and confront his own mortality. Feb 18th, 2026

The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #1
by Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips
A noir detective tale that collides with magic, fascism, and a stolen artifact of unimaginable power. Feb 25th, 2026

BATMAN BY NEAL ADAMS: ABSOLUTE EDITION VOL. 1
Written by DENNIS O'NEIL, BOB HANEY, and LEO DORFMAN
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format, featuring his stories from World's Finest Comics #175-176; The Brave and the Bold #79-86; Detective Comics #395, #397, #400, and #402; and Batman #219, along with an extensive cover gallery and more! Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two).
$100.00 US | 368 pages | 8 1/8″ x 12 1/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79950-870-0
ON SALE 8/4/26

DC And Marvel Present: Superman and Spider-Man Treasury Edition #1
Story Marv Wolfman
Story, Writer Jim Shooter
Penciller John Buscema
TWO HEROES! TWO LEGENDS! TOGETHER AT LAST! Doctor Doom has long sought to rule the world, and with the Parasite's help, Project Omega might very well lay the Earth at his feet! Can the reunited Superman and Spider-Man uncover the Latverian monarch's plan before the planet pays the price? Maybe, with a little help from Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk! 64 pages $17.99 Oversized Feb 4th, 2026 $17.99

SUPERMAN #423 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art and cover by CURT SWAN
Foil variant cover by CURT SWAN ($6.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($4.99)
$3.99 US | 36 pages
ON SALE 2/11/26
"Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" begins the final, farewell story of the Silver Age Superman, as told by legendary scribe Alan Moore. Acclaimed by many to be the finest Superman story ever written, this classic tale is a bittersweet love letter to both Superman and super fans alike.

ACTION COMICS #419 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by CARY BATES and LEN WEIN
Art by CURT SWAN and CARMINE INFANTINO
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Foil variant cover by NEAL ADAMS ($6.99)
$3.99 US | 32 pages
ON SALE 2/25/26
A strange occurrence in space has explosive results for Superman, creating a dangerous chain reaction whenever his feet touch the earth! Now the Man of Steel must stop an audacious thief empowered by the same energy! Then, meet Christopher Chance—he's suave, sophisticated, and willing to trade places with those who find themselves in deadly danger—for the right price! It's the first appearance of the Human Target!

LIMITED COLLECTORS' EDITION #C-39: SECRET ORIGINS SUPER-VILLAINS VOL. 1 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by E. NELSON BRIDWELL, BILL FINGER, JERRY SIEGEL, JOHN BROOME, BILL PARKER, and CARY BATES
Art by MURPHY ANDERSON, LEW SAYRE SCHWARTZ, CURT SWAN, AL PLASTINO, CARMINE INFANTINO, DICK GIORDANO, C.C. BECK, and DICK DILLIN
Cover by DICK GIORDANO
Foil variant cover by DICK GIORDANO ($19.99 US)
$14.99 US | 64 pages
ON SALE 2/25/26
Lex Luthor! The Joker! Captain Cold! Dr. Sivana! Terra-Man! Learn the secret origins of all these diabolical villains—and more! Witness the tragic circumstances, twists of fate, and karmic comeuppances that lead to the creation of some of the DCU's very best of the worst!

THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE SPECIAL FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by PAUL DINI
Art and cover by BRUCE TIMM
Foil variant cover by BRUCE TIMM ($9.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($7.99)
Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this wild one-shot reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she attempts to prove her love to the Joker by eliminating Batman on her own!
$6.99 US | 64 pages ON SALE 2/18/26

DETECTIVE COMICS #575 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by MIKE W. BARR
Art and cover by ALAN DAVIS
Foil variant cover by ALAN DAVIS ($6.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($4.99)
"Batman: Year Two" begins! In the still-early days of the Dark Knight's career, a vicious vigilante long thought gone — the Reaper — returns to Gotham City, bringing back his own brutal brand of justice. Will Batman be forced to adopt the methods — and tools — of his enemies to defeat this deadly foe?
$3.99 US | 32 pages ON SALE 2/18/26

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by FRANK MILLER
Art and cover by FRANK MILLER
Variant covers by FRANK MILLER and JIM LEE
Foil variant cover by FRANK MILLER ($7.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($5.99 US)
Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past—and an inner demon that will not stay caged—ensure the Dark Knight's return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling.
$4.99 US | 48 pages ON SALE 2/25/26

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