NYCC 2026: DC Comics’ Plans For New York Comic Con Revealed

DC Comics has revealed its plans for the forthcoming New York Comic Con running from Thursday, 8th October, through Sunday, 11th October. They will be at Booth #4365, and as you can imagine, as one of the Big Two, they have a lot on the slate. Panels, signing and exclusive merch. Everything you could want, including plenty of Absolute Batman content. And, just as they did at San Diego, DC will be spotlighting the 1950s with a free MAD Magazine #1 facsimile and a free 1950s-inspired Daily Planet newsstand, complete with a Daily Planet blank back cover designed for creator signatures. DC will also be introducing a digital queueing system for select activities in the DC Booth. Anyway, enough about the DC Booth and more about the panels, signings, and exclusives:

Panels

Thursday, 8th  October:

DC’s Vertigo + Black Label Panel

2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 409

Step beyond the boundaries of the core DC Universe and into the worlds of DC Vertigo and DC Black Label. Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. Expect exclusive announcements, first looks, and surprises as DC showcases its boldest graphic storytelling. Moderated by DC executive editor Chris Conroy.

Friday, 9th October:

DC’s Absolute Universe Panel

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 405

Celebrate the phenomenon of DC’s Absolute Universe with the writers and artists shaping comics’ most talked-about titles. Get the latest news, exclusive reveals, announcements, and behind-the-scenes insight into the stories and characters captivating readers across the Absolute line. Whether you’re already a devoted reader or curious about what comes next, this is a can’t-miss panel for Absolute fans. Moderated by DC executive editor Chris Conroy and DC group editor Katie Kubert. 

Saturday, 10th October

DC’s Next Level & Beyond Panel

11:00-11:45 a.m., Room 409 

Go deeper into DC’s Next Level publishing initiative with the storytellers bringing it to life. Join acclaimed and award-winning creators for news, announcements, and exclusive reveals from the newest titles expanding the DC Universe. From breakthrough new series to the next chapter for fan-favorite characters, get a first look at what’s ahead for DC’s growing Next Level line. Moderated by DC editor-in-chief Marie Javins. 

DC’s Jim Lee & Friends

2:00-3:00 p.m., Room 405

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 comics creators, during DC’s annual NYCC “Jim Lee & Friends” panel. Moderated by Jim Lee.

Sunday, 11th October

DC’s YA Phenomenon — Teen Titans: Together

2:15-1:00 p.m., Room 406.3

Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia and artist Gabriel Picolo, the creative team behind DC’s bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series, for the final stop on their Teen Titans: Together tour. Celebrate the epic conclusion to the beloved series as Garcia and Picolo discuss bringing Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and the Titans to life, share behind-the-scenes stories, answer fan questions, and look ahead to their next project together: Young Justice. Bring your Teen Titans cosplay and join us for a celebration of friendship, fandom, and the heroes that brought readers together. 

Signings;

Thursday, 8th  October:

11:00 a.m. — Jock

12:00 p.m. — Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora (Superman)

02:00 p.m. — Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps)

04:00 p.m. — Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, Jock (Absolute Batman)

Friday, 9th  October:

10:00 a.m. — Mark Spears

11:00 a.m. — Shea Fontana (DC Superhero Girls)

12:00 p.m. — Bilquis Evely, Mat Lopes (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow)

02:00 p.m. — Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, Che Grayson, Frank Tieri, Francesco Francavilla (Absolute Universe)

03:00 p.m. — Hayden Sherman, Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra, Al Ewing, Belén Ortega, Nick Robles, Pornsak Pichetshote, Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Universe)

04:00 p.m. — Matt Fraction (Batman)

05:00 p.m. — Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes)

Saturday, 10th October

10:00 a.m. — Batman of Two Worlds w/ Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Matt Fraction, Javi Fernández, Frank Martin

12:00 p.m. — Stephanie Williams, Jamal Campbell, Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez (Next Level)

02:00 p.m. — Michael Walsh, James Harren (Next Level)

03:00 p.m. — Jim Lee

04:00 p.m. — Jim Lee & Friends

05:00 p.m. — Rafael Grampá, Mat Lopes (Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham)

Sunday, 11th October

10:00 a.m. — Azie Tesfai (You’re a Superhero)

02:00 p.m. — Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo (Teen Titans: Together) 

All DC Booth signings are subject to change pending final confirmation. Stay tuned to the DC social media accounts for more information.

DC Publishing Exclusives

Here’s the limited edition comics and hardcovers you can try to get your hands on over the long weekend at the DC Booth:

• Special-edition foil covers for Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, and Absolute Superman #1 with new art by Bill Sienkiewicz
• A foil Absolute Catwoman #1 cover by Ben Oliver
• A foil Absolute Green Arrow #1 cover by Jeff Spokes
• A foil Lanterns #1 Special Edition wraparound cover by Ryan Benjamin
• A foil Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 cover by Leirix
• A foil Batman #1 cover by Mahmud Asrar
• A foil Lobo #1 cover by Dan Panosian
• A foil Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 Facsimile cover by Frank Miller
• A foil DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: The Metal Legion #1 cover by Min Ho Kim, and more.
• Exclusive hardcover 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 connecting art by Mark Spears across their dust jackets,
• Batman Vol. 1: Daylight with a Bat-Symbol dust jacket
• DC K.O. with a dust jacket by Javi Fernández featuring Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman, and more.

DC Shop Exclusives 

At the DC Booth, Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Shop will offer a range of exclusive must-have items for DC Super Hero fans and Super-Villain enthusiasts while supplies last. This includes limited-edition Lanterns replica rings, light-up Lanterns replica power battery keychains, T-shirts, and hats. 

A Clayface limited-quantity in-universe band tour T-shirt and more ahead of the new film opening next month. 

There will also be limited-edition T-shirts, hats, jackets, and hoodies for Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Catwoman, Absolute Green Arrow, plus merchandise featuring Nightwing, Krypto the Superdog, Supergirl, Lobo, and more.

Online, DC Shop will also be offering new merchandise to complement the NYCC offering. A full list of DC merchandise will be revealed soon.

Mattel

Mattel will be debuting its first-ever Mattel DC Collector item at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, 8th October at the DC Booth.

LEGO Batman: More Iconic Sets to Collect

This year, you get to see the new additions to the LEGO DC collection. For adults, there’s a new LEGO version of the most iconic villain from the Batman franchise, as well as three new LEGO vehicles from the Batman franchise for fans of all ages, including an iconic villain vehicle.

Fans of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will have the chance to learn about unlocks available in the latest sets. 

Shoe Palace

Shoe Palace, Upper Deck, and DC team up to debut two exclusive collectible bundle sets:

• A limited-edition Absolute Batman Set and an Absolute Wonder Woman Set. Each set includes a limited-edition comic, 5×7 Upper Deck card, a character-specific T-shirt, and collectable pins with art by Nick Dragotta for Absolute Batman and Hayden Sherman for Absolute Wonder Woman.

Upper Deck

Con-goers can pick up the recently released Platinum: DC set,  highlighting DC’s iconic characters. Batman and Superman will also be available for purchase at the DC Shop, located within the DC Booth. 

DC Universe Online: Wrath of the Worldkillers 

DC Universe Online is back bigger than ever with the latest release in its Children of Krypton story arc! Celebrate the launch of “Wrath of the Worldkillers” at the DC Booth with exclusive posters featuring the cover art, drawn by award-winning DC artist Belén Ortega (Batman: Urban Legends, The Joker). Attendees who grab a poster will find a secret code inside, redeemable for a free in-game Kryptonian reward.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

 As an extension of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood new Superman experience on the iconic Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, fans are invited to step into the Superman Experience at the DC Booth. Guests can pose for photos with Superman and Krypto in front of an immersive Fortress of Solitude–inspired backdrop.

DC Universe Infinite

DC’s digital comics subscription service will be offering a convention-exclusive bundle for fans who want to subscribe to the ULTRA Tier of DCUI. For just $100, the bundle includes:

• One year of DCUI ULTRA
• DCUI ULTRA Pin
• Member-exclusive Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 glow-in-the-dark variant by Frank Cho
• Convention-exclusive Absolute Martian Manhunter pin set
• DC GO! Runway to Ruin lanyard and badge set
• DC GO! Runway to Ruin pin set 

DC Community

Each day at the DC Booth from 01:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m., the DC Community team will be on-site to meet DC fans! Booth attendees who show proof of DC Official Discord server membership during the daily activation will receive a con-exclusive poster of Scottie Young’s Lobo #1 variant cover, DC GO! pins, and a Teen Titans “TT” pin (available while supplies last).

Additionally, DC Official Discord members who have unlocked the Teen Titans ARG will receive a NYCC-exclusive Teen Titans patch! For info on how to unlock the ARG, head over to the DC Official Discord server and get to sleuthing! The DC Booth will also feature a Runway to Ruin-themed 360° cosplay photo opportunity (just steps away in Booth #4657) for DC Fans to show up and show off! Take super-selfies, or glamorous group shots with you and your cosplay crew!

DC Official Cosplay Meetup

The DC Official Cosplay Meetup returns to NYCC! DC are partnering with the DC Cosplayers East community group for a super-powered cosplay gathering! They will be inviting all DC-themed cosplayers to meet in the South Concourse of the Javits Center on Friday, 9th October at 01:00 p.m. Join your fellow DC cosplayers for photoshoots, short video shoots, and a few giveaways! Head to the NYCC Meetups page for more details between now and the show, and while you’re in your best DC cosplay, stop by DC Booth #4657 to take a glamorous 360° slow-motion cosplay photo!