Hey, it’s the Dark Knight’s anniversary! PLUS: More Silver Age Doom Patrol! The first two DC Finest titles of 2026 have been revealed — and guess what: One of them is Batman: The Legend of the Dark Knight, featuring his earliest stories. And today just happens to be the Masked Manhunter’s 86th anniversary. Not just that, January 2026 will also bring us a second Silver Age Doom Patrol volume. Dig these descriptions from book-market distributor channels: DC FINEST: BATMAN — THE LEGEND OF THE DARK KNIGHT By Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson Discover the origin of the Dark Knight in his earliest and most defining battles! Before he became a global icon, Batman began his journey as Gotham City’s most relentless crimefighter. This DC Finest collection brings together Batman’s first adventures, featuring the debut of classic villains like the Joker, Catwoman, and Hugo Strange, along with Robin’s introduction as the Boy Wonder. Follow the Dark Knight as he refines his mission to fight crime, protect the innocent, and strike fear into the hearts of evildoers. DC Finest continues, a major publishing initiative presenting comprehensive collections of the most in-demand and celebrated periods in DC Comics history, spanning genres, characters, and eras! This volume collects stories from Batman #1-5 and Detective Comics #27-52. On Sale Date: January 27, 2026 Trade Paperback | 600 pages $39.99 US — DC FINEST: DOOM PATROL: THE DEATH OF THE DOOM PATROL!  Outcasts unite for one last battle in this unforgettable conclusion to the Doom Patrol’s original saga. When the world’s strangest heroes face their deadliest enemy yet, only one choice remains: sacrifice themselves to save the world. This volume chronicles the highs and lows of the Doom Patrol’s most iconic adventures, capturing their battles with villains like General Immortus and the Brotherhood of Evil, as well as the moments that define their unbreakable bond as a team. Culminating in the legendary finale that redefined what it means to be a hero, these stories showcase the action, heartache, and resilience that have made the Doom Patrol a standout in the world of superhero comics. DC Finest continues, a major publishing initiative presenting comprehensive collections of the most in-demand and celebrated periods in DC Comics history, spanning genres, characters, and eras! This volume collects stories from Showcase #94-96, Superman Family #191-193, and Doom Patrol #103-121. On Sale Date:...