DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1

Dates

Cover date

April 2026

On sale

February 4, 2026

In stores

February 4, 2026

Final order cutoff

January 12, 2026

Pages

44

Editions and covers (10)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

• Jamal Campbell Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900111

  This edition’s page
• Jeff Spokes Wraparound Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900151

  This edition’s page
• Patrick Horvath Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900131

  Source ↗
• Jeff Spokes Wraparound Foil Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900171

  This edition’s page
• Darick Robertson Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900121

  This edition’s page
• Frank Cho Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900141

  This edition’s page
• Gleb Melnikov AEW Cameo Cardstock Variant Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900161

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• Blank Cardstock Cover

  Barcode 76194139726900181

  This edition’s page
• 2nd printing

  Second Printing Dan Mora Cardstock Variant Cover

  Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

  Barcode 76194139726900192

  This edition’s page
• 2nd printing

  Second Printing Jamal Campbell Logo Color Variant Cover

  Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

  Barcode 76194139726900112

  This edition’s page

Story arc: DC K.O.

This is part 33 of 42. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.

1. Aquaman (2025) #11
2. DC K.O. (2025) #1
3. Titans (2023) #28
4. Justice League Unlimited (2025) #12
5. Superman (2023) #31 (874)
6. The Flash (2023) #26 (826)
7. DC K.O.: Knightfight (2026) #1
8. Titans (2023) #29
9. DC K.O. (2025) #2
10. Justice League Unlimited (2025) #13
11. Superman (2023) #32 (875)
12. The Flash (2023) #27 (827)
13. DC K.O.: Knightfight (2026) #2
14. DC K.O.: Superman vs. Captain Atom (2026) #1
15. Aquaman (2025) #12
16. DC K.O.: Wonder Woman vs. Lobo (2026) #1
17. DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna (2026) #1
18. DC K.O.: Harley Quinn vs. Zatanna #1
19. Titans (2023) #30
20. DC K.O.: Red Hood vs. Joker (2026) #1
21. Justice League Unlimited (2025) #14
22. Superman (2023) #33
23. The Flash (2023) #28
24. DC K.O.: Knightfight (2026) #3
25. Aquaman (2025) #13
26. DC K.O. (2025) #3
27. DC K.O.: Green Lantern Galactic Slam (2026) #1
28. Titans (2023) #31
29. DC K.O.: The Kids Are All Fight Special (2026) #1
30. Justice League Unlimited (2025) #15
31. Superman (2023) #34 (877)
32. The Flash (2023) #29 (829)
33. DC K.O.: Boss Battle (2026) #1
34. DC K.O.: Knightfight (2026) #4
35. Aquaman (2025) #14
36. DC K.O. (2025) #4
37. Titans (2023) #32
38. Justice League Unlimited (2025) #16
39. Superman (2023) #35 (878)
40. The Flash (2023) #30 (830)
41. DC K.O. (2025) #5
42. Aquaman (2025) #2

Creators

Publisher’s description

TO SAVE OUR WORLD, THEY MUST BATTLE THE CHAMPIONS OF OTHER WORLDS! Unexpected fighters from beyond the DC Universe enter the arena! Wait... What? WHO?! As the remaining champions in the K.O. tournament prepare for the final rounds, they discover that there isn't enough Omega energy left to crown the winner a King Omega. To have any hope of stopping Darkseid, they'll need to engage in combat with the champions of other worlds beyond our own including Annabelle, Homelander, Sub-Zero, and more! This shocking, star-studded crossover sets the stage for the final chapters of the epic DC K.O. event and features matchups you never imagined possible. The ultimate battle is only beginning!