Posted By Dan Greenfield on Aug 7, 2026 | 5 comments

VENOM, GOTHIC, and PRODIGAL among them…

We’ve got a ton of 2027 DC book news for you, and you can check out the links at the bottom of the post to navigate your way through the various categories and subjects.

Here, we have a list of seven popular Batman (and co.) re-releases coming in the first several months of the year.

Dig the official descriptions from Penguin Random House, which handles DC in the book market.

In chronological order of release:

BATMAN: VENOM (2027 EDITION)

By Dennis O’Neil, Trevor Von Eeden, Russell Braun and Jose Luis Garcua-Lopez

Batman confronts his greatest weakness in a dark story of power, obsession, and addiction—now back in print!

Batman has always relied on discipline, determination, and training to overcome impossible odds. But what happens when even that isn’t enough?

After failing to save a young life, Bruce Wayne becomes consumed by the need to ensure he never experiences that helplessness again. Desperate to become stronger, faster, and more effective, Batman turns to an experimental performance-enhancing drug known as Venom. At first, the results seem miraculous. But as the substance takes hold, Bruce finds himself trapped in a dangerous cycle that threatens his mission, his judgment, and the very principles that define him.

Written by legendary Batman writer Dennis O’Neil and illustrated by Trevor Von Eeden, Batman: Venom is a powerful psychological thriller that explores addiction, personal responsibility, and the cost of pursuing power without limits. Often cited as one of the most influential Batman stories of the modern era, this classic tale helped establish ideas that would echo throughout the Dark Knight’s history for decades to come.

Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20.

Paperback
$17.99
On sale January 5, 2027 | 144 Pages

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BATGIRL: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION (2027 EDITION)

By Scott Beatty, Chuck Dixon, Marcos Martin, and Alvaro Lopez

Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon craft a vibrant, modern classic that redefines Barbara Gordon’s earliest nights in the cape—now back in print!

As the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin swoops across the skyline of Gotham City, another masked avenger suddenly appears. Untested but stubbornly resilient, Batgirl doesn’t take orders from the Dark Knight, the Boy Wonder, GCPD detective James Gordon, or anyone else. She’s a crime-fighting vigilante who’s determined to make a name for herself—one way or another.

Told with timeless panache and wit by writers Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon (Robin: Year One) and illustrated by the dynamic duo of Marcos Martín (Daredevil, The Private Eye) and Álvaro López (Catwoman), Batgirl: Year One Deluxe Edition chronicles the early days of Batgirl as she slowly shapes her legacy.

Collects Batgirl: Year One #1-9 as well as extensive character and cover sketches from Martín.

Hardcover
$34.99
On sale January 26, 2027 | 240 Pages

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BATMAN: HARLEY AND IVY: THE DELUXE EDITION (2027 EDITION)

By Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Shane Glines

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy take center stage in the fan-favorite adventures that defined their legendary partnership!

Before they became one of comics’ most beloved duos, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy were already turning Gotham City upside down. Whether they’re planning elaborate heists, escaping trouble, or simply trying to survive each other’s schemes, Harley and Ivy form an unlikely partnership built on friendship, loyalty, and a shared talent for causing chaos. Along the way they cross paths with Batman, Batgirl, and Gotham City’s most colorful characters while discovering that their greatest strength may be each other.

Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, the creators of Harley Quinn, capture the humor, charm, and chemistry that helped establish Harley and Ivy as one of DC’s most enduring relationships. Drawing from the beloved world of Batman: The Animated Series, this collection showcases some of the duo’s most memorable adventures, now back in print in DC’s deluxe hardcover format.

Collects stories from Batman: Harley & Ivy #1-3, The Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, The Batman Adventures Annual #1, The Batman and Robin Adventures #8, The Batgirl Adventures #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, and Batman: Black & White #3.

Hardcover
$29.99
On sale February 23, 2027 | 176 Pages

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BATMAN: PRODIGAL (2027 EDITION)

By Chuck Dixon, Phil Jimenez, Mike Gustovich, Graham Nolan, and Lee Weeks

Dick Grayson becomes Batman in a defining chapter of Gotham’s legacy, now back in print!

For the first time, Batman’s greatest protégé steps into the role of the Dark Knight.

With Bruce Wayne sidelined following the events of Knightfall, Dick Grayson must take up the mantle of Batman and protect Gotham City alongside a young Tim Drake as Robin. Though he has spent years fighting crime as Nightwing, becoming Batman presents challenges unlike any he has faced before. Gotham’s criminals are more dangerous than ever, the shadow of Bruce Wayne looms over every decision, and Dick must discover what kind of Batman he wants to be.

As the new Dynamic Duo confronts gang wars, dangerous criminals, and the aftermath of a changing Gotham City, Dick learns that wearing the cape and cowl is about more than skill or experience—it is about carrying a legacy.

Written and illustrated by many of the defining Batman creators of the 1990s, Batman: Prodigal is a landmark story that explores the evolution of Dick Grayson from Robin to Nightwing and, ultimately, to Batman.

Collects Batman #512-514, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #32-34, Detective Comics #679-681, and Robin #0 and #11-13.

Paperback
$29.99 
On sale Febryary 23, 2027 | 328 Pages 

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BATMAN: GOTHIC (2027 EDITION)

By Grant Morrison and Klaus Janson

Writer Grant Morrison (Multiversity, Batman Incorporated), on his first Dark Knight story ever, and artist Klaus Janson (Superman, Batman: Death and the Maidens) tell a tale of Batman attempting to stop a madman from sacrificing the soul of a city and its people. Now back in print!

Mr. Whisper, the man without a shadow, was brutally murdered 20 years ago, and yet…somehow, he has returned. And now the mysterious figure stalks Gotham City’s most notorious crime lords, killing them off one by one.

With the underworld of Gotham in chaos, the Dark Knight is drawn into conflict with Mr. Whisper, only to discover that this immortal killer has a terrifying connection to Bruce Wayne’s youth. Despite this shocking revelation, the Caped Crusader must find a way to stop the unkillable man from unleashing a lethal plague on Gotham.

Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #6-10 from comics legends Grant Morrison and Klaus Janson, now back in print in a softcover collected edition.

Paperback
$17.99
On sale April 20, 2027 | 144 Pages

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ROBIN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION (2027 EDITION)

By Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty, Javier Pulido, Robert Campanella, and Lee Loughridge

This deluxe edition collects the full Robin: Year One miniseries by Chuck Dixon (Nightwing), Scott Beatty (Batgirl: Year One) and Javier Pulido (She-Hulk) in hardcover, along with behind-the-scenes sketches and designs. Now back in print!

After months of training to become Batman’s crime-fighting partner, young orphan Dick Grayson is finally ready to take to the night as Robin. But this job requires more than just his fists. As he squares off against the Mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze and Two-Face for the first time, Robin grapples with the hard choices and sacrifices that come with the life of a masked hero.

His first year on the job is a trial by fire; can Robin fly high enough to stay out of the flames?

Collects Robin: Year One #1-4, now back in print in DC’s hardcover Deluxe Edition format.

Hardcover
$34.99
On sale April 27, 2027 | 216 Pages

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BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE – FUGITIVE (2027 EDITION)

By Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Scott McDaniel, Damion Scott, and Steve Lieber

Who framed Bruce Wayne? Batman is on the run and accused of murder in this fan-favorite story, now back in print!

Convicted of killing Vesper Fairchild, Bruce Wayne was sent to Blackgate Prison—only to escape, triggering a citywide manhunt. Now assuming only his Dark Knight identity, the Batman has renounced civilian life and is operating deeper in the shadows than ever before.

His surrogate family—Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl and Alfred—have determined that Bruce has been framed. But by whom? On the trail of poisoned heroin on Gotham’s streets, Batman begins to unravel the final pieces of the mystery.

Batman: Bruce Wayne – Fugitive features the groundbreaking concluding chapter of the Batman: Bruce Wayne – Murderer? saga with story and art from some of DC Comics’ top talents including Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson, Kelley Puckett, Scott McDaniel, Damion Scott and more!

Collects Birds of Prey #43, Batman #603-607; Detective Comics #771-775; Batgirl #29, #33; Gotham Knights #30-32, and Azrael #91-92.

Paperback
$39.99
On sale May 4, 2027 | 408 Pages 

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NOTE: The DC book news is coming fast and furious, so there may be more re-releases to come. Also, this is not a comprehensive list, rather a curated selection likely to appeal to 13th Dimension readers.

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MORE

— Brilliant Mid-’70s BATMAN to Get DC FINEST Edition. Click here.

— Upcoming DC FINEST: ROBIN Volume Speeds Into the Classic BATMAN FAMILY Period. Click here.

— Raft of DC COMICS Collected Edition Re-Releases Set for Early 2027. Click here.

— DC Schedules FIVE Groovy Omnibus Re-Releases for Early 2027. Click here.

EVEN MORE

— BATMAN BY DOUG MOENCH OMNIBUS Coming in 2027. Click here.

— MATT WAGNER’s Sublime BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK Gets New Edition. Click here.

— DC COMICS Adds Three New Categories to DC FINEST Line in 2027. Click here.

— DC FINEST’s Upcoming SUPERMAN FAMILY Volume Hits the DOLLAR COMICS Years. Click here.