This is a list of active and upcoming DC Comics printed comic books (as opposed to digital comics, trade paperbacks, hardcover books, etc.). The list is updated as of January 16, 2025.
Title | Volume | Date of Final Issue | Ref. |
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Action Comics | Vol. 3 | [1] | |
Aquaman | Vol. 9 | [2] | |
Batgirl | Vol. 6 | [3] | |
Batman | Vol. 3 | [4] | |
Batman / Superman: World's Finest | Vol. 1 | [5] | |
Batman and Robin | Vol. 3 | [6] | |
Birds of Prey | Vol. 5 | [7] | |
Catwoman | Vol. 5 | [8] | |
Detective Comics | Vol. 3 | [9] | |
The Flash | Vol. 6 | [10] | |
Green Arrow | Vol. 7 | [11] | |
Green Lantern | Vol. 7 | [12] | |
Harley Quinn | Vol. 4 | [13] | |
JSA | Vol. 2 | [14] | |
Justice League Unlimited | Vol. 2 | [14] | |
Metamorpho: The Element Man | Vol. 1 | [15] | |
The New Gods | Vol. 2 | [16] | |
Nightwing | Vol. 4 | [17] | |
Poison Ivy | Vol. 1 | [18] | |
Power Girl | Vol. 3 | [19] | |
Shazam! | Vol. 4 | [20] | |
Superman | Vol. 7 | [21] | |
Titans | Vol. 4 | [22] | |
Wonder Woman | Vol. 6 | [23] | |
Absolute Universe | |||
Absolute Batman | Vol. 1 | [24] | |
Absolute Superman | Vol. 1 | [24] | |
Absolute Wonder Woman | Vol. 1 | [24] | |
Other | |||
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? | Vol. 1 | [25] |
Title | Volume | Date of First Issue | Ref. |
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Green Lantern Corps | Vol. 4 | February 12, 2025 | [26] |
Superman Unlimited | Vol. 1 | May 21, 2025 | [27] |
Absolute Universe | |||
Absolute Flash | Vol. 1 | March 19, 2025 | [28] |
Absolute Green Lantern | Vol. 1 | April 2, 2025 | [29] |
Absolute Martian Manhunter | Vol. 1 | March 26, 2025 | [30] |
Title | Issues | Volume | Date of First Issue | Ref. |
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DC x Sonic the Hedgehog | #1 - 5 | Vol. 1 | March 19, 2025 | [50] |
Secret Six | #1 - 6 | Vol. 5 | March 5, 2025 | [51] |
Zatanna | #1 - 6 | Vol. 3 | February 19, 2025 | [52] |
Black Label | ||||
Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma | #1 - 6 | Vol. 1 | April 2, 2025 | [53] |
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