Today DC Comics has unwrapped its December 2026 solicitations, and this month’s headlines are led by a genuine 25-years-in-the-making creative reunion, a “Dead Woman Walking” cliffhanger, and a full slate of holiday-themed one-shot books.
Over the weekend we’ll be diving into what’s in store for the full Bat-Family, Super-Family and other members of the Justice League. But before we do, let’s take a look at those headline grabbing books and storylines that December has in store…
HITMAN: IT WAS THE NINETIES SPECIAL #1
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art and cover by JOHN McCREA
Variant covers by AMANDA CONNER and DECLAN SHALVEY
Foil variant cover by GERARDO ZAFFINO
ON SALE 12/9/26
It’s a Christmas miracle! Garth Ennis and John McCrea return to their quintessential DCU creation, Tommy Monaghan, and the world of Hitman after 25 years for two twisted tales of yuletide cheer, violence, irreverence, and…ninjas?! In the first story, we return to the DC Universe of the 1990s as Tommy is tasked with finding a star to place atop a tree but is targeted by all manner of killers, each of whom has a grudge and is looking to cash in on his head. And in the backup, Baytor mans the bar of a very familiar “café” and teams up with one of the World’s Finest heroes to save the day. Or does he?
DEAD WOMAN WALKING! BARBARA GORDON: BREAKOUT #8
Written by MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by AMANCAY NAHUELPAN
Cover by JORGE FORNÉS
Variant covers by JONBOY MEYERS and MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
ON SALE 12/9/26
Barbara has been through hell and back since arriving in Supermax, but with her fate in the hands of Two-Face, things have never looked bleaker. Amidst her impending doom, she hatches her most dangerous plan yet—and if it fails, she won’t leave prison alive!
“LAST DEATH OF LOBO” INTERLUDE! LOBO #10
Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Art by JIM MAHFOOD
Cover by JORGE CORONA
Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN, JORGE FORNÉS, and JIM MAHFOOD
ON SALE 12/16/26
Lobo was dead to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that. The register of his burial was signed by the clergyman, the clerk, the undertaker, and Dawg. But, much like Marley’s ghost, Lobo is making a special reappearance for a specific Lobo Christmas special, drawn by beloved American illustrator Jim Mahfood. Haven’t you bought enough stuff for the fraggin’ family? This one’s a present for you!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #48
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by MARIO “FOX” FOCCILLO and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
ON SALE 12/16/26
No backup, no support, no hope—Batman and Superman have only hours to stop Ra’s al Ghul’s Four Horsemen from decimating the Earth—if their fragile friendship can hold! You’ve seen Superman versus Batman before, but never like this!
HA HA HA-PPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME! THE JOKER’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Written by PAUL DINI
Art and cover by KEVIN ALTIERI
Variant covers by DUSTIN NGUYEN and TY TEMPLETON
ON SALE 12/2/26
It’s the night before Christmas, and only one man is stirring—The Clown Prince of Crime, and he’s all out of time. He’s visited by three spectral forms, but he’d rather they be food for worms. Will these ghosts show The Joker the error of his ways, or will the villain see the end of his days? Paul Dini reunites with one of his longtime Batman: The Animated Series collaborators, Kevin Altieri, to tell this timeless tale of holiday hilarity!
GANGS OF GOTHAM #2
Written by CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL
Art by MIKE HENDERSON
Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Variant covers by MARTIN SIMMONDS and CHRISTIAN WARD
ON SALE 12/2/26
With his place in the Street Demons gang secured, Anarky begins his ascent through the ranks of Gotham’s underworld. But standing in his way is none other than Stephanie Brown, a.k.a. Clu, who has her own designs for the gang. In order for each of them to reach their goals, Steph and Lonnie need to either work together or stay out of each other’s way—and neither option sounds particularly appealing. Making things worse is the arrival of none other than Damian Wayne! One thing’s for certain: bat blood will be flowing in the streets tonight!
Those are our hottest picks for books releasing in December 2026. Check back across the next few days to see what’s in store for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the DC Family. Make sure to pre-order your favourite books at your local comic book store!
