>DC is pulling no punches this fall with DC K.O., a massive new comic book event from powerhouse writers Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder, kicking off in October. Picture a high-stakes cosmic tournament where heroes and villains are thrown into gladiator-style battles across a colossal, Earth-risen arena, each level more brutal and symbolic than the last. The goal? Generate enough Omega Energy to challenge a godlike Darkseid and crown a new King Omega.

>Spanning five core issues with epic tie-ins across the DC Universe, DC K.O. pits 36 fighters against one another in a no-holds-barred bracket-style showdown. Expect legendary matchups, shocking underdog rises, and devastating consequences. Snyder takes the lead on the main series alongside artist Javi Fernández, while Williamson orchestrates the one-shots and tie-ins that ripple out across titles like Titans, The Flash, Superman, and Justice League Unlimited.

>“This is the DCU’s ultimate fight night,” said Snyder. “You’re either in… or out.” Williamson added, “Darkseid has destroyed the future—the heroes’ only chance is to fight for the present.”

>DC K.O. #1 (Oct. 8) – Main series launch by Snyder & Fernández, with explosive variant covers from Jim Lee, Peach Momoko, Dan Mora, and more.

>DC tournament arc
Could be fun if they get creative with and focus primarily on fights with matchups you wouldn't normally get