>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.

>Justice League: The Omega Act #1 (Oct. 1) – Event prologue by Williamson & Yasmine Putri, as Time Trapper makes a desperate move to save the timeline.

>Titans #28 (Oct. 15) – The Titans lead Earth’s evacuation as Apokolips threatens to reshape the planet.

>Superman #31 (Oct. 22) – Clark and allies hunt for the mysterious “Heart of Apokolips,” a force tied to his Kryptonian roots.

>The Flash #26 (Oct. 22) – Impulse suggests a timeline-wiping reset called “Impulsepoint”—can Wally stop him in time?

>Justice League Unlimited #12 (Oct. 22) – Michael Holt and the Terrific Ten face a mission that could doom them at Earth’s core.

>While Metal focused on Batman and Death Metal on Wonder Woman, DC K.O. is built around Superman’s personal reckoning, as he grapples with the darkness within and what it means to lead in a world on the brink.

>Fans attending SDCC 2025 can get an exclusive first look at DC K.O. during the DC All In: What’s Next panel on Thursday, July 24 at 11:30 AM PT (Room 6DE). Limited edition ashcans with foil covers will also be available at the DC Booth while supplies last.

>With jaw-dropping fights, emotional twists, and multiverse-shaking consequences, DC K.O. promises to be the wildest, most action-packed DC event yet. And the fallout? It’s setting the stage for even bigger stories in 2026.

>>149421656
Flash is now written by Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell instead of Si Spurrier.

>>149421660
the fuck is Electric Blue Superman doing back?

>>149421676
its already been explained in the pages of JLU

burnt out on events and tie-ins but I'm still going to say it

>mite b cool

if its just a "contest of champions" tournament thing then sure, go nuts, have fun

>>149421676
We Are Yesterday ended with multiple characters from around the timeline getting stranded in the present with no real exit to get back yet
This even includes World's Finest Superman, Batman and Robin

>>149421623 (OP)
I'm so fucking sick of Darkseid. How is this not a Warworld story featuring Mongul?

>>149421623 (OP)
Oh boy I can't wait for Harley to make it to the final four...

>>149421623 (OP)
>Braindead "bro wouldn't it be cool if" event
>Scott Snyder
Of course.

>>149421819
Oh boy I can't wait for anons to make up scenarios in there head to be angry about

>>149421896
You seem to the be the angry one anon...

>>149421815
isnt Mongul still deposed?

>>149421815
I agree. Darkseid needs to be retired for several years. In 52 they made up Lady Styx just so they wouldn't have to use him, she should get more use.

>>149421939
>No u

Lol

>>149421939
>literally making up scenarios in their head

To compete with shonen they're doing a tournament arc. Fun.

>>149421815
this, I thought Doug being the core of the absolute universe would keep him out of action for a while

>>149421758
Wait! We did this already! Monarch hosted a big multiversal tournament. And it was surprisingly boring. But I did like the idea of Zen Superman.

>>149421758
How woke

>>149422037
>How Punk

>>149422059
Oh look another fucking faggot fresh off the theatre spouting that dumb woke bullshit about how being nice is punk

>>149421627
>>149421656
They're still pushing that ugly new Flash costume?

>>149422075
very unwoke, bwo

>>149421623 (OP)
>Godlike Darkseid

>>149421758
>>149421696
well that's all I need to go read this

mfw green arrow oneshots superboy prime

>>149422075
>Oh look another cynical faggot stewing in his juices spouting that same old bullshit about how being awful is based

>>149421623 (OP)
Great, another event. That will surely break new grounds.

>>149421758
How retarded.
>DC’s continuity is a mess, what do we do?!!
>Let’s pull more random characters from continuities and timelines and throw them in the main timeline!
>BRILLIANT!!

so this is gonna be injsutice 3

>>149421623 (OP)
>from powerhouse writers Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder
and im completely uninterested. four issues of bullshit pseudo science narration to be capped off with a wet fart ending.

>>149421674
lol how many I see writting now
>>149421660
gee Micheal, TEN of 'em now??
>>149421950
yea he got btfo'd by the SuperFam last time I've seen him
>>149422236
it's just time stranded characters Anon
>>149422266
Injustice is an Elseworld of hiw own so no

>>149421660
>Terrific Ten

Fuck yes. Please tell me Gene Leun Yang or Tom King is writing this. This is going to be pure fucking kino

>>149422301
>>149422627
>>149422919
>Fun Tourney event
>Features Mr Terrific and more Terrific team ups
>Written by the two shittiest DC house writers

Which one of you used the monkeys paw

>>149422919
>Please tell me Gene Leun Yang or Tom King is writing this. This is going to be pure fucking kino

>>149422975
i saw good concept for a crossover and got a little too excited anon. forgive my autism

>DC Contest of Champions
Once again DChuds steal from the superior company

T O U R N A M E N T A R C

>>149423060
it's ok Anon, it's rare to see someone happy for something here
anyways it's probably Waid

>>149422942
I used the paw and I like the outcome
what does this make me?!?

Terrifics is that good then? I thought it was just another post-crisis slop book.

>>149421623 (OP)
Isn't this just the Tournament of Power

>>149423444
no it's the WWE

>>149421758
DC ripping off Bendis X-Men

>>149423444
Contest of Champions you weeb faggot

Issue One: Superman and Co get introduced for the billionth time over. Look how awesome everything is. Nothing could ever chan- WORST THING EVER HAS HAPPENED OMG SHOCKING ENDING!!!!!!

Issue Two: Superman gets bodied trying to helplessly stop the evil machination of villain! Foiled at every turn! How could it possibly get wor- ITS SO MUCH WORSE YOU'RE SO FUCKED! SUPERMAN AINT SHIT!!!!!!!

Issue Three: Superman fucking sucks! Just 20 pages of getting curb stomped over and over and over again. You thought this was all over? NO! I'M GOING TO DO THIS TO EVERY PUPPY IN THE MULTIVERSE! FUCK YOU SUPERMAN YOURE SO DONE! Last page cliff hanger with Supermans fucking head stuck on a pike!

Issue Four: Sike! Wasn't really him! But he's stuck in an impenetrable cell and given up! But here's a super special character that's always been there to help Superman who youve just never seen before because fuck you thats why. And look they've shown Superman there's always a way and the value of never giving up! Here let me introduce you to our magical mcguffin that will totally save the day!

Issue Five: McGuffin was actually the SUPER EVIL villains whole plan all along! Good job idiot you just doomed everyone! fourty more pages of Superman just getting his dick kicked in! But what's this! The villain loses!? Why!? FUCK YOU THIS IS A SNYDER BOOK I'M NOT EXPLAINING SHIT but it probably relates to some random encyclopedia page quoted in issue two.

There, I just spoiled the entire event for you.

This sounds fucking awesome but anyone who read Williamson's tournament arc in Robin already knows this will be the drizzly shits.

>>149421660
>Terrific Ten
Who's in the team? Way more than 10 characters time travelled.

Zero Year Batman
Year One Robin (or is this supposed to be Jason?)
Pre-Costume Flash
Superman Blue
Jonah Hex
Batman Beyond
World's Finest Batman
World's Finest Robin
World's Finest Superman
Nu52 Harley Quinn (Solo Version)
PAD Aquaman
Ultra the Multi-Alien
All 4 of The Terrifics
Abin Fucking Sur

>>149421939
That's the lamest "NO U" I've seen so far.

>>149421865
Batman, the ever fanboy of tommy.

>>149421623 (OP)
I'm not usually a variant guy but as a huge brainbuster mark I need this one

>>149425322
>Terry
BASED SUCCESSOR
>(B)ruce Wayne
>(B)atman Beyond
>(C)lark Kent
B.B.C. NOTHING. ELSE. MATTERS

>>149421623 (OP)
>Supes' cape is torn off and wrapped around his knuckles
I want to see Supes out box someoneblike pic related.

>>149421623 (OP)
I hope Lady Shiva is in it