CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER:
The battle for Omega Energy begins this October—who will rise to become King Omega?
DC K.O. #1 variant cover by Dan Mora
BURBANK, CA — August 29, 2025 — DC has unveiled the final DC K.O. #1 variant cover by superstar comic book artist Dan Mora, featuring portraits of all 32 fighters entering DC’s bracket-style tournament to determine who will be crowned King Omega. DC K.O. #1, written by Scott Snyder with art by Javi Fernández, will be available on October 8, 2025.
Mora’s cover features the full tournament lineup, as each character prepares to enter the five-level gladiatorial arena rising from Earth itself. This is the first time fans will see every fighter that will secure themselves a spot in the first round, offering a head-to-head glimpse at the potential matchups that will define the series. Whether you're rooting for icons or underdogs, this cover is your first look at the chaos to come.
Written by Scott Snyder with art by Javi Fernández, DC K.O. is a no-holds-barred event series launching on October 8, 2025, as part of DC’s All In publishing initiative. The bracket tournament pits heroes against one another in escalating battles—each round unlocking new power, new consequences, and new revelations.
“You have to be merciless to win,” said Snyder. “And when you’re out, you’re out.”
“Each level is a new challenge,” added Joshua Williamson, co-architect of DC K.O. “And the tournament will reveal unexpected heroes—some you won’t believe will go really far in the fights.”
The Dan Mora cover will be available as a variant for DC K.O. #1, alongside the main cover by Javi Fernández and additional variants by top DC artists. Fans can expect bracket breakdowns, fighter spotlights, and early match-up teases in the weeks leading up to launch.
Top row, left to right: Power Girl, Superman, Lex Luthor, Supergirl, Black Lightning, Guy Gardner, Giganta, Captain Atom
2nd row: Damian Wayne, Batman, Red Hood, Batwoman, Jay Garrick, Cheetah, Cyborg, Big Barda
3rd row: Plastic Man, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, Lobo, Conner Hawke, Star Sapphire, Vixen, Zatanna
Bottom row: Metamorpho, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Firestorm, King Shark, Hawkman, The Demon, Starro
Stay Connected. Follow the Fights!
Who Will Win Each Bracket??
From bracket reveals to creator commentary, follow dc.com and @DCOfficial for everything fans need to stay on top of DC’s biggest comic book event of the year! The bell may ring in October, but the bout has only begun. DC K.O. unfolds across five explosive monthly issues, each descending deeper into the cosmic tournament and the moral reckoning at its core. As the Heart of Apokolips pulses stronger, secrets will unravel, heroes will clash in shocking pairings, and the true cost of becoming King Omega will be revealed. With each round, the DC Universe gets closer to its breaking point—and victory may come at a price no hero is willing to pay.
The gloves are off, and it is on in DC K.O. #1! For more on DC K.O., visit DC’s official announcement.
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