DC Comics has released its full solicitations information for books scheduled to ship in January 2027 and beyond, anchored by the launch of DC Power: Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special #1, the start of the “Year of Wonder” celebrating Wonder Woman’s 85th anniversary, and the new Elseworlds miniseries Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos.
The Bottom Line
- January 2027 brings the milestone DC Power: Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special #1, featuring a lead story co-written by the character’s creator Jenny Isabella.
- DC launches the “Year of Wonder” to celebrate Wonder Woman’s 85th anniversary, kicking off with a story in the ongoing title by writer Louise Simonson and artist Cian Tormey.
- The publisher continues its “Next Level” and “Absolute” comic lines alongside new Vertigo releases like Hide Nor Hair by Adam Smith and Bob Quinn.
The January 2027 Lineup and Milestone Specials
The publisher’s January 2027 slate features the continuing “Next Level” initiative with ongoing series such as Teen Titans, Legion of Superheroes, Doom Patrol, and Zatanna. Anime Superhero News notes that January also features the romantic one-shot DC’s Crazy Little Swamp Thing Called Love.
The DC Comics January 2027 Solicitations are here! Get your first look at major new issues and a slew of one-shots as Absolute Black Canary spins out of Absolute Green Arrow, Black Lightning celebrates 50 years, Superboy-Prime gets his, and more. https://t.co/gmWhhCveRq pic.twitter.com/H4IHmw3Kxo
Comics Beat adds that the golden anniversary of Jefferson Pierce is celebrated in DC Power: Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special #1, which includes a lead story co-written by Jenny Isabella. The same outlet reports that January marks the beginning of DC’s “Year of Wonder” honoring Wonder Woman’s 85th anniversary, alongside the debut of the Elseworlds miniseries Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos written by Dan Watters with art by Kyle Hotz.
Classic Archives and Collected Editions
Expanding beyond monthly single issues, DC Finest: Superman Family: The Stray Superdog is scheduled for release. This 616-page softcover volume collects classic stories from Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954), Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane, Action Comics, and Superman Family. The collection features work by comics creators including Cary Bates, Martin Pasko, Elliot S! Maggin, Leo Dorfman, Bob Rozakis, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, John Rosenberger, and Mike Grell.
| Title / Solicit Detail | Key Creators | Scheduled Window |
|---|---|---|
| DC Power: Black Lightning 50th Anniversary Special #1 | Jenny Isabella (co-writer) | January 2027 |
| Year of Wonder (Wonder Woman Ongoing) | Louise Simonson, Cian Tormey | January 2027 |
| Green Lantern: Doomed Cosmos | Dan Watters, Kyle Hotz | January 2027 |
| DC Finest: Superman Family: The Stray Superdog | Cary Bates, Curt Swan, et al. | March 9, 2027 |
Fourth World and Extended Universe Projects
Ram V and Alex Paknadel team up for a new tale, featuring art by Joan Urgell. In this issue, Scott Free and his people must find a way to peacefully coexist amongst their new neighbors on Earth while their homeworld of New Genesis remains occupied by sinister aliens. Meanwhile, Joshua Williamson and artist Hayden Sherman continue Legion of Super-Heroes #5, following Princess Imra of Titan as she hears voices and encounters the Emerald Empress of the Green Lantern Corporation, according to Comics Beat.
