Preview of DC K.O. #1 Comic Book

Preview of DC K.O. #1 Comic Book

      DC Comics kicks off its latest major event this week with the release of DC K.O. #1. You can view the official preview and cover gallery below.

      The Heart of Apokolips has turned Earth into a nightmarish landscape in preparation for Darkseid's return! The end of the DC Universe has arrived!

      The Justice League's only hope to defeat Darkseid lies in entering a perilous tournament, a grand and extravagant battle royale that will astonish you! The World's Greatest Heroes vie for the chance to face Darkseid in the arena, but there's a twist… the nearer you get to the Heart of Apokolips, the more it corrupts you, transforming you into something perilous.

      Which DC character will have what it takes to survive until the end? Who is willing to go to any lengths to win, even if it means betraying their friends and loved ones? Ready to get wild? Let’s get wild!

      DC K.O. #1 will be available on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a producer and writer specializing in film, TV, and digital content, and he is the founder of the pop culture site Flickering Myth. He produced the gothic horror film "The Baby in the Basket" and the upcoming thriller "Death Among the Pines."

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