Posted By Dan Greenfield on Jul 29, 2025 | 5 comments

Deadman, Wonder Woman and the Joker! PLUS: New details on The Last Days of Superman…

Last week, we told you about a bunch of DC Finest titles coming early in 2026 but here’s an update: Three more books have been added to the lineup: the Silver/Bronze Age Deadman: How Many Times Can a Guy Die? featuring Neal Adams; the Golden Age Wonder Woman: Enter the Cheetah; and the Silver(?)/Bronze Age The Joker: The Last Ha Ha. Plus, there are now details on the previously reported The Last Days of Superman volume.

Dig the descriptions from Penguin Random House, which distributes DC in the book market:

DC FINEST: DEADMAN: HOW MANY TIMES CAN A GUY DIE?

By Arnold Drake, Neal Adams, Bob Haney

Boston Brand was a circus acrobat—until a bullet ended his life and began his mission. As Deadman, he walks the line between life and death, possessing the living to seek justice for the murdered and the forgotten. This collection brings together his most haunting and heroic tales from the Silver and Bronze Ages of DC Comics.

DC Finest: Deadman – How Many Times Can a Guy Die? collects the most iconic early appearances of Deadman, including stories from Strange Adventures #205–216, Aquaman #50–52, Justice League of America #94, The Brave and the Bold #79, 86, 104, 133, The Phantom Stranger #33, 39–41, World’s Finest #223, 227, The Forever People #9–10, Challengers of the Unknown #74, and Superman #183. These stories follow Boston Brand’s journey from vengeful spirit to reluctant hero, as he uncovers conspiracies, confronts cosmic forces, and crosses paths with DC’s greatest icons. Featuring groundbreaking art by Neal Adams and others, this volume is a must-have for fans of supernatural superhero storytelling.

$39.99 US
576 Pages
On sale March 24, 2026

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DC FINEST: WONDER WOMAN: ENTER THE CHEETAH

By William Moulton Marston, Harry G. Peter

Wonder Woman faces one of her earliest and most dangerous enemies—the Cheetah. These classic stories show Diana battling jealousy, deception, and fierce foes with courage and compassion. It’s the beginning of a legendary rivalry that helped shape her heroic journey.

DC Finest: Wonder Woman – Enter the Cheetah collects Wonder Woman #5–9, Sensation Comics #19–34, Comic Cavalcade #3–7, and All-Star Comics #20, originally published between 1943 and 1944. These stories feature the debut and early battles between Wonder Woman and Priscilla Rich—the original Cheetah—alongside appearances by Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls. With themes of justice, identity, and transformation, this collection showcases the mythic and psychological depth that has defined Wonder Woman since her earliest days.

$39.99 US
536 Pages
On sale Feb. 3, 2026

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DC FINEST: SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF SUPERMAN

By Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Paul Cassidy

Before Krypton’s last son became a legend, he was a symbol—this is the era that made Superman super.

“DC Finest: Superman: The Last Days of Superman” is a curated anthology of classic Superman adventures from the dawn of the Silver Age. This volume collects pivotal issues from Action Comics (#144–159), Superman (#64–70), and World’s Finest Comics (#46–53), originally published between 1950 and 1951. These stories showcase Superman’s evolving mythos, from battling alien threats to confronting moral dilemmas and exploring alternate realities.

With restored artwork and remastered colors, this collection offers fans and collectors a nostalgic journey into the formative years of Superman’s comic book history. It’s a tribute to the creative brilliance of the era and a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the roots of the superhero genre.

$39.99 US
576 Pages
On sale Feb. 17, 2026

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Now, with the Joker volume, there are more clues than details:

DC FINEST: THE JOKER: THE LAST HA HA

Author: Gardner Fox, Denny O’Neil, David Reed
Illustrated by Frank Springer, John Calnan

$39.99 US
560 Pages
On sale Apr 28, 2026

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Several thoughts:

— Classic Neal Adams Deadman in yet another format? You can never have too much Neal Adams.

— Speaking of Adams, the Joker volume obviously includes his and Denny O’Neil’s seminal 1973 Batman #251. Interesting piecing the rest together, based on the cover and listed credits: The Last Ha Ha comes from 1975’s The Joker #3 (the Creeper issue), written by O’Neil with art by Ernie Chan and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; David Reed and John Calnan produced 1977’s Batman #294; Elliot S! Maggin also worked on The Joker; Bob Haney wrote the Joker in The Brave and the Bold; and I’m trying to place Gardner Fox (who did write the Joker in at least one Silver Age JLA story) and Frank Springer. It’s Fox especially who leads me to believe this will include material earlier than the Bronze Age. Feel free to post your ideas in the comments.

— An earlier version of this piece did not include the Joker collection. Just to keep the record straight.

— Standard caveat: These haven’t been formally solicited yet, so much is subject to change.

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MORE

— Still More DC FINEST Titles Added to 2026 Schedule — 10 of Them. Click here.

— SNEAK PEEK at the Next Six DC FINEST Titles — Coming in 2026. Click here.

— BATMAN’s Earliest Stories Among First 2026 DC FINEST Collections. Click here.