BATWOMAN #1 COVER A DANI GREG RUCKA DC NEXT LEVEL!

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THE RETURN OF KATE KANE! Legendary writer and co-creator Greg Rucka returns to the character he defined in Batwoman: Elegy for a massive new ongoing series. Part of the DC: Next Level initiative, this relaunch pairs Rucka with the haunting, noir-inspired art of DaNi (Coffin Bound) to take Batwoman on an "exorcism" of her past. Set initially in the striking landscapes of Greece, Kate Kane must confront a demonic prophecy that has haunted her since childhood.

This debut is a major 2026 collector's key, marking the First Appearance of Master Slay, the leader of a new faction of the Religion of Crime. It also features the First Appearance of the New Apostle and the return of Kate's sister, Alice. Rucka and DaNi deliver a gritty, high-stakes thriller that redefines Batwoman as one of the most lethal tactical fighters in the DC Universe, making this a mandatory jumping-on point for the Next Level era.

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• Writer: Greg Rucka

• Interior Artist: DaNi

• Cover Artist: DaNi

• Key Notes: 1st Appearance of Master Slay; 1st Appearance of the New Apostle; Return of Alice; Launch of DC: Next Level Batwoman.

• Note: Bagged and boarded

• Format: Single Issue | 32 Pages | Full Color | Ongoing Series Launch