NYCC 2025: DC Comics Reveals Panels, Exclusives, And More
by Olly MacNamee
New York Comic Con (NYCC) runs from Thursday, October 9th, through Sunday, October 12th, and while DC Comics has not called the city its home for a good while now, they’ll certainly be a big presence at the show. And as it counts down in 10-year increments to its centenary year in 2035, DC will celebrate at the con with a free 1940s-style Daily Planet newspaper featuring art and ads from this first decade of publication. It also includes a first look at some of DC’s upcoming new titles releasing this year.
Here’s the schedule for the long weekend, starting with Thursday, October 9th:
PANELS:
THURSDAY
DC Vertigo: We’re Back!
One year ago, at NYCC, DC announced the return of its legendary adult graphic fiction imprint, Vertigo … and this year, we’re welcoming attendees to be the very first fans anywhere to see Vertigo’s new ongoing slate. A series of special guests will have exclusive announcements, reveals, and surprises in store, as DC Vertigo reclaims its title as the home for comics which refuse to fit the mold. Moderated by DC Executive Editor Chris Conroy. Thursday, October 9th, 12:30 PM, Room 409
FRIDAY
DC Comics: Gotham City
Walk the dark and gritty streets of the DC Universe with top DC comic book creators for news and surprises involving Batman and the other protectors of Gotham City. Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin. Friday, October 10th, 12:30 PM, Room 409
Jim Lee and Friends
At this year’s New York Comic Con, DC President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee will treat fans to a powerful lineup of surprise announcements, reveals and special guests, along with great conversations with top comic creators, during DC’s annual NYCC “Jim Lee & Friends” panel. Friday, October 10th, 6:30 PM, Room 405
SATURDAY
DC K.O.: What’s Next
Join top DC storytellers in a next level NYCC panel that dives deeper into DC’s All In publishing initiative—including DC K.O., Knightfight, DC’s Absolute comic books, and beyond! Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski and DC Group Editor Rob Levin. Saturday October 11th, 12:15 PM, Room 409
Away from the panels, there’s also the following:
BAT-FAM SNEAK PEEK SCREENING AND Q&A
“Warner Bros. Animation and Prime Video are shining the Bat Signal for all ages with an exclusive sneak peek of your next favorite Batman series, Bat-Fam. Join executive producer and showrunner Mike Roth alongside surprise cast members for an in-depth look at this next animated iteration of the Caped Crusader, and be the first to preview an episode of the new series. Bat-Fam follows the events of the hit film, Merry Little Batman, focusing on Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne — who has now taken on the mantle of Little Batman — alongside a few newcomers to Wayne Manor, as they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a super family. You won’t want to miss it!” Saturday, October 11th, 12:30 PM, Room 405
DC Comics will be at the DC Booth (#4365), where you will find a wide variety of comic books, graphic novels, and new merchandise from DC. Plus the following convention merch:
- Limited edition foil covers for Batman #1 with new covers by Nick Dragotta and Nikolas Draper-Ivey
- An Absolute Evil #1 gatefold cover by David Nakayama.
- Limited number of DC K.O. #1 “Lights Out” Polybag Special Edition containing one of three randomly inserted foil variant covers (select bags will also include sketches by artist Scott Koblish)
- A foil DC/AEW variant cover of DC K.O. #1 by Dan Mora
- Exclusive editions of Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo, Absolute Superman Vol. 1: The Last Dust of Krypton, and Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon, all with dust jackets by Jim Lee
- Art prints of Batman #163 H2SH Triptych Covers by Jim Lee (11” x 17” Art Board Facsimile Set)
On the clothing and accessories front, there’s all this:
- A “Legends Forever” hoodie, honouring the DC Trinity of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
- T-shirt, pin, and hat with the new Batman #1 comic book logo
- 24k Gold-plated over 925 sterling silver S-Shield gold necklace
- Krypto the Super-Dog hoodie
- Assorted pet goods based on Superman,
- Supergirl t-shirt
- Darkseid t-shirt
- Black DC Vertigo t-shirt