After playing a supporting role for much of the past decade Kate Kane is finally returning to the spotlight as a solo vigilante this week. Today DC Comics has shared new preview artwork for Batwoman #1 ahead of its March 18, 2026 debut in comic book stores and on digital platforms.
Kane’s last solo series came to an end all the way back in 2015, long before the character would appear in live-action in her own television series. Most recently she co-lead the brilliant Outsiders series alongside Luke Fox, exploring some of the more fringe areas of the DC Multiverse.
Writer Greg Rucka returns to the character he co-created when Batwoman made her New 52 debut. Though Kate Kane was initially introduced in the 1950’s, Rucka is credited with completely reinventing her for a new era. He would go on to write the character in the “Elegy” arc of Detective Comics which ran from issue #854-860 in 2009/10. Joining Rucka on this new solo run are artist Dani, colourist Matt Hollingsworth and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Before we dive into the preview artwork, here’s a look at the synopsis for issue #1:
Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Ruck returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for aDC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission fora new generation.
DC has shared a new look at issue one ahead of its release next week and you can take a look at each of the new pages below:
Batwoman #1 is available from March 18, in comic book stores and on digital platforms where all good comic books are sold. Grab your physical copy from Forbidden Planet or digitally from Amazon Comixology UK.
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