DC All In is an American comic book initiative spearheaded by writers Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson and debuted in October 2024 by DC Comics. It is the successor of Dawn of DC, following the end of the "Absolute Power" storyline.
Publication history The DC All In initiative began with DC All In Special #1, a 64-page one-shot written by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson, and illustrated by Wes Craig and Daniel Sampere. It is also a flip book issue, as one half focuses on Superman and the formation of a new Justice League, and the other focuses on Darkseid and the establishment of the Absolute Universe. It was also announced that Snyder would write Absolute Batman and that Williamson would be joined by artist Dan Mora for a new arc of Superman, which debuted a new Superwoman and saw the return of Doomsday.
In 2024, at New York Comic Con, it was announced that Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee would take over the monthly Batman title from Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez for a six-part story called Hush 2, starting in March 2025. Lee also confirmed that Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair, and Richard Starkings would return as inker, colorist, and letterer respectively for the story and that it would be part of the All-In initiative.
In 2025, announced at New York Comic Con, the next publishing initiative, titled DC Next Level, would launch in March 2026 with several new series putting a focus on lesser-known superheroes. It is described as the "second act" to the All In saga; the "first act" ending with the finale of the DC K.O. event.
Plot
Following the end of Absolute Power, the Justice League has reformed in their new headquarters—the Watchtower—as a new, more open and cooperative organization: Justice League Unlimited. Every hero on Earth is invited to join their ranks and create a global network of super-heroism, coordinated by Red Tornado.
The JLU is disrupted during their first meeting by Darkseid, having felt empty and purposeless about his role in the universe, and wanting to defy his predetermined role by finally winning or dying. He merges with the Spectre, and comes to attack the newly formed league, eventually reveling in his demise and breaching a rift in the multiverse to the Elseworld, which he infects with Darkseid-energy, later dubbed Omega Energy. The League reaches out to Orion, who informs them that Darkseid is missing throughout the multiverse and that he is, in fact, a universal constant, and a new Darkseid will be created to replace him. Booster Gold is sent to explore the world beyond the rift where he is lost to Earth-0, and kidnapped by Darkseid and his Legion.
Several of the titles under the initiative would show throughout the year several Darkseid-related signs, largely appearances of Omega Energy and Parademons. All occurrences culminate in Apokoliptan fire-pits appearing all throughout Earth.
The Quantum Quorum—Time Trapper, World Forger, Gorilla Grodd, and Booster Gold—inform the Justice League of Darkseid's coming. His arrival, according to them, is inevitable, and with the amount of Omega Energy he amassed in the Absolute Universe, is unstoppable. Earth is transforming into a new Apokolips and has been imbued with a Heart of Apokolips. Darkseid will take over Earth throughout space and time, leaving only the present for action, as the Quorum informs the League the only option left is to kill Darkseid with the same energy he uses—Omega (in lieu of Alpha, which is more present on Earth-0, like Superman)—and become the King Omega through a transformative tournament within the Heart. (DC K.O.)
In the final round, Superman almost becomes the King Omega and kills Darkseid, but instead chooses to share the power with his fellow participants in the tournament and, together, they defeat him. Superman restores Earth to its original state and disappears, stating he has more to do elsewhere. Every participant in the tournament is infused with a combination of Alpha and Omega energy.
Darkseid has not died, merely disappeared, his legion hiding in the future of Earth-0. Throughout the Infinite Earths of the multiverse, a DC K.O. tournament was held, and only Earth-Prime remained victorious. Darkseid now controls the multiverse, gathering Omega Energy and power. What comes next is a "Crisis of Absolute Proportions."
List of publications
Prelude TitleIssueWriterArtistPublication date DC All-In Specialone-shotScott SnyderJoshua WilliamsonWes CraigDaniel SampereOctober 2, 2024
DC Universe Ongoing series + Title Issues Creative team Debut date Conclusion date Writer(s) Artist(s) Colorist Batman (vol. 3) #153–157 Chip Zdarsky Jorge Jiménez Tomeu Morey #158–163Jeph LoebJim LeeScott WilliamsAlex Sinclair Birds of Prey (vol. 4) #14–28 Kelly Thompson Sami Basri Adriano Lucas Poison Ivy #26– G. Willow Wilson Marcio Takara Arif Prianto Shazam! (vol. 4) #16–21 Josie Campbell Dan McDaid Trish Mulvihill Action Comics #1070–1081 Mark Waid Clayton Henry Matt Herms rowspan="5" Mariko TamakiSkylar PatridgeMarissa Louise#1082–1084John RidleyInaki MirandaEva de la Cruz#1085–1086G. Willow WilsonGavin GuidryPatricia Mulvihill#1087–Mark WaidSkylar PatridgeIvan Plascencia Batman and Robin (vol. 3) #14–30 Phillip Kennedy Johnson Javier Fernandez Marcelo Maiolo Catwoman (vol. 5) #69– Torunn Grønbekk Fabiana Mascolo Patricio Delpeche rowspan="9" Green Lantern (vol. 7) #16– Jeremy Adams Xermánico Romulo Fajardo Jr. Titans (vol. 4) #16–32 John Layman Pete Woods#33–Tate BrombalSami BasriAdriano Lucas Wonder Woman (vol. 6) #14– Tom King Daniel Sampere Tomeu Morey Detective Comics #1090– Tom Taylor Mikel Janín The Flash (vol. 6) #14–25 Simon Spurrier Vasco Georgiev Matt Herms#26–30Mark WaidChristopher Cantwell#31–Ryan NorthGavin GuidryAdriano Lucas Green Arrow (vol. 7) #17–31 Chris Condon Montos Adriano Lucas Harley Quinn (vol. 4) #44– Elliott Kalan Mindy Lee Tríona Farrell rowspan="2" Nightwing (vol. 4) #119– Dan Watters Dexter Soy Veronica Gandini Power Girl (vol. 3) #14–20 Leah Williams Adriana MeloDavid Baldeón Romulo Fajardo Jr. Superman (vol. 6) #19– Joshua Williamson Dan Mora Alejandro Sánchez rowspan="2" Batgirl (vol. 6) #1– Tate Brombal Takeshi Miyazawa Mike Spicer JSA (vol. 2)#1–24 Jeff Lemire Diego OlorteguiRafael de Latorre Luis Guerrero Justice League Unlimited (vol. 2)#1– Mark Waid Dan MoraTravis Moore Tamra Bonvillain The New Gods #1–12 Ram V Evan Cagle Francesco Segala Metamorpho: The Element Man #1–6 Al Ewing Steve Lieber Lee Loughridge Aquaman (vol. 9) #1– Jeremy Adams John Timms Rex Lokus rowspan="5" Green Lantern Corps (vol. 4) Jeremy AdamsMorgan Hampton Fernando Pasarín Oclair Albert Supergirl (vol. 8) Sophie Campbell Tamra Bonvillain Superman Unlimited Dan Slott Rafael Albuquerque Marcelo Maiolo Batman (vol. 4) Matt Fraction Jorge Jiménez Tomeu Morey Red Hood #1 Gretchen Felker-Martin Jeff Spokes
All new titles starting in 2026 were continued in the DC Next Level initiative.
Limited series + Title Issues Creative team Debut date Conclusion date Writer Artist Colorist Black Lightning (vol. 3) #1–5 Brandon Thomas Fico Ossio Ulises Arreola The Question: All Along the Watchtower #1–6 Alex Segura Cian Torney Romulo Fajardo Jr. Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1–5 Jeff Parker Lukas KetnerMichele Bandini Marcelo Maiolo Two-Face #1–6 Christian Ward Fábio Veras Ivan Plascencia Challengers of the Unknown (vol. 5) #1–5 Christopher Cantwell Sean Izaakse Romulo Fajardo Jr. Justice League: The Atom Project #1–6 John RidleyRyan Parrott Mike Perkins Adriano Lucas Zatanna (vol. 3) Jamal Campbell Secret Six (vol. 5) Nicole Maines Stephen Segovia Rain Beredo Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over Joanne Starer Stephen Byrne Mr. Terrific: Year One Al Letson Valentine De Landro Marissa Louise Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman Tom King Belén Ortega Alejandro Sánchez Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1–5 Ryan North Mike Norton Ian Herring Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit Leah Williams Haining Ivan Plascencia Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1–6 Greg Rucka Nicola Scott Annette Kwok Justice League Red Saladin Ahmed Clayton Henry Arif Prianto Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1–12 Phillip Kennedy Johnson Scott Godlewski DC K.O. #1–5 Scott SnyderJoshua Williamson Javi FernándezXermánico Alejandro Sánchez DC K.O.: Knightfight Joshua Williamson Dan Mora Tríona Farrell Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event #1–4 Nicole MainesJadzia Axelrod Nicola ScottJ. BoneTed BrandtRo SteinMikel JanínStephen SadowskiVincent CecilRosi Kämpe Marissa LouiseMike SpicerAnnette KwokDearbhla KellyAdriano LucasTríona FarrellHi-Fi Designs Clayface: Celebrity Dirt #1–6 Jude Ellison S. Doyle Fran Galán Patricio Delpeche
One-shots + Title Creative team Release date Writer(s) Artist Colorist Green Lantern Civil Corps Special Jeremy AdamsPhillip Kennedy Johnson Salvador Larroca Luis Guerrero Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees G. Willow Wilson Mike Perkins Mike Spicer Superwoman Special Joshua Williamson Edwin GalmonNikola Čižmešija Rex Lokus Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum Jeremy Adams V. Ken Marion Romulo Fajardo Jr. January 8, 2025 DC Power: Rise of the Power Company Brandon ThomasVita AyalaJohn JenningsZipporah Smith Charles Stewart IIIRay-Anthony HeightCanaan WhiteKelsey Ramsay Anthony Fowler Jr.Ulises ArreolaChris SotomayorAtagun IlhanAndrew DalhouseFrancesco Segala Superman: Lex Luthor Special Joshua Williamson Eddy Barrows Eber Ferreira Summer of Superman Special Dan SlottMark WaidJoshua Williamson Jorge Jiménez Tomeu Morey The Power Company: Recharged Bryan Edward Hill Khary RandolphAlitha Martinez Emilio LopezAlex Guimarães Free Comic Book Day 2025: DC All In / Absolute Universe Special Edition Dan SlottJeff Lemire Rafael AlbuquerqueGiuseppe CamuncoliStefano Nesi Marcelo MaioloRomulo Fajardo Jr. The Flash: Bad Moon Rising Special Alex Paknadel Daniel Bayliss Matt Herms Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special Marc GuggenheimMark Waid Cian Tormey Romulo Fajardo Jr. Justice League: The Omega Act Joshua Williamson Yasmin PutriCian Tormey Yasmin Putri Superman: Chains of Love Special Leah WilliamsDan Slott Ig GuaraRosi Kämpe Fabi MarquesTrish Mulvihill Justice League Intergalactic Special Jadzia AxelrodNicole Maines Travis Moore Tamra Bonvillain Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner Gerry Duggan Matteo LolliLaura Braga John Kalisz Justice League: Knight Vision Special Mark WaidJoshua Williamson Miguel Mendonça Romulo Fajardo Jr. Batman: Bad Seeds — Sunset Matt FractionG. Willow Wilson Giuseppe CamuncoliCliff Rathburn Tomeu Morey Wonder Woman Annual: Wonder War – The Matriarch Stephanie WilliamsLeah Williams Eduardo PansicaBelén Ortega Romulo Fajardo, Jr.Triona Farrell DC All In Saga: Darkseid VS. The World Scott SnyderJoshua Williamson Sanford GreeneYasmine Putri rowspan="3" Justice League: Dark Realm SpecialDan Mora
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