New York Comic Con 2026 has become the stage chosen by DC to showcase much of what it has in store for 2027. The publisher distributed its announcements across DC Black Label, Vertigo, the Absolute Universe, and its main line, combining long-awaited returns with bolder proposals.
The volume and variety of the announcements are significant because they confirm that DC will not focus all its efforts on Batman and Superman over the coming year. Characters such as Swamp Thing, Starfire, Superboy-Prime, OMAC, Zatanna, or Poison Ivy will also have their own space, in addition to projects that directly affect several of the narrative universes the publisher currently maintains.
Green Lantern faces a dark future in Dying of the Light
One of the most impactful announcements was Green Lantern: Dying of the Light, written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Tirso. The story will take place twenty years in the future and will show Hal Jordan locked in an intergalactic prison, far from the position of power usually associated with the character.
Aaron has defined the project as a sort of equivalent to The Dark Knight Returns but focused on Hal Jordan, a comparison that sets high expectations for the work. The premise explores what remains of the hero after decades of combat and loss, in a context where his ring barely retains energy and his iconic light constructs are severely limited.
The writer has teased the appearance of several known Lanterns and, likely, some character linked to Thanagar, a constant that often recurs in his work for DC.
Absolute Justice will bring together the heroes of the Absolute Universe
Another major announcement was Absolute Justice, a five-issue limited series written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Juan Ferreyra. The project will bring together for the first time Absolute Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern Jo Mullein, summoned by Martian Manhunter for a case that requires the group's joint intervention.
DC has confirmed that Absolute Justice will have no tie-ins and will not interrupt the regular series of its protagonists, a decision that will allow the event to be followed without depending on multiple additional collections. The crossover will also seek to test whether these reinterpreted versions of DC's great icons have sufficient motives to act as a team.
Starfire returns to Tamaran in a new solo series
DC also presented a new collection starring Starfire, written by Alyssa Wong and illustrated by Belen Ortega. The series will take Koriand'r back to Tamaran, her home planet, which is currently under siege.
During the panel, the proposal was described as a mix between Red Sonja and One Piece, pointing to a cosmic fantasy adventure with a heavy emphasis on action. Wong has also acknowledged that Blackfire is one of her favorite DC characters, which suggests that the relationship between the two sisters will play an important role in the plot.
Superboy-Prime will receive a redemption story
Joshua Williamson confirmed that he will continue to lead the main Superman series and Legion of Super-Heroes, while announcing Superboy-Prime Special, a special illustrated by Dan Mora.
The project seeks to offer Superboy-Prime, historically linked to episodes of violence and his role in Infinite Crisis, a true redemption story. Williamson recently brought the character back in the Superman series and claims that the reader response has been positive, which motivated this new step.
Swamp Thing returns alongside new Black Label and Vertigo proposals
DC announced The Swamp Thing: Hallowed Ground, with Steve Foxe on script and Ricardo Federici on art, although few plot details are known for now.
Within DC Black Label, Joker/Harley: Malicious Intent stands out, which revisits the Criminal Sanity universe with Harley Quinn as a criminal profiler, in addition to DC Black Label Presents, an anthology of 48-page self-contained stories. Its first issues will be dedicated to Zatanna (Terry and Rachel Dodson), Poison Ivy (Amy Reeder), and OMAC (Denys Cowan and Ho Che Anderson).
In parallel, Vertigo adds new titles such as Hide Nor Hair, by Adam Smith and Bob Quinn, and the return of 100 Bullets with the seven-issue miniseries 100 Bullets: Enemigos, by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. The jump to print format for Dreambound, narratively linked to Fanatic, by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer, was also confirmed.
Godzilla and Kong return with Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 3
During Jim Lee's panel, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 3 was announced, a new collaboration with Legendary Comics by Brian Buccellato and Christian Duce.
Lee described this installment as the third act of the saga, which will incorporate the Crime Syndicate from an alternate universe, accompanied by their own monstrous Titans. Among them, a gigantic bat-like kaiju stands out, still without a definitive name, whose design is partially inspired by Apache Chief and references to nuclear tests conducted on Apache territory.
A 2027 designed to expand DC’s editorial universe
The set of announcements made at NYCC 2026 makes it clear that DC will seek to diversify its offerings during 2027. Alongside projects focused on Batman, Superman, and the Justice League, the publisher has reserved space for characters such as Hal Jordan, Starfire, Swamp Thing, Superboy-Prime, OMAC, Zatanna, and Poison Ivy.
Absolute Justice appears as one of the projects with the greatest capacity to attract attention, by bringing together the main heroes of the Absolute Universe for the first time. For its part, Green Lantern: Dying of the Light proposes a different take within the Hal Jordan mythology, with a twilight approach far from the character's usual narratives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Lantern: Dying of the Light?
It is a series written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Tirso that shows Hal Jordan twenty years in the future, imprisoned in an intergalactic prison and with his powers severely limited.
Which characters will participate in Absolute Justice?
The miniseries will bring together Absolute Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern Jo Mullein, summoned by Martian Manhunter.
Will Absolute Justice have mandatory tie-ins?
No. DC has confirmed that the five-issue miniseries will not have tie-ins and will not interrupt the regular series of the characters involved.
What will the new Starfire series be about?
Starfire will return to Tamaran, her home planet, in a story described as a mix between Red Sonja and One Piece, written by Alyssa Wong and illustrated by Belen Ortega.
What does the Superboy-Prime special propose?
Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora will present a special focused on offering a redemption story for Superboy-Prime, a character historically linked to violence within the DC universe.
What news does Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 3 bring?
The third installment, by Brian Buccellato and Christian Duce, will incorporate the Crime Syndicate and their own monstrous Titans, including a new kaiju still without a definitive name.
