Gerry Duggan and Fernando Blanco Take Headshot to the Next Level in a New 48-Page Special This August
To Come Out on Top, Deadshot Only Needs One Shot.
Next Level: One Shot #1 main cover by Fernando Blanco
DC today announced Next Level: One Shot #1, a brand‑new 48‑page DC All In special from writer Gerry Duggan, artist Fernando Blanco, and letterer Buddy Beaudoin, spotlighting the one and only Deadshot in a high‑stakes mission that pushes DC Next Level toward its explosive future.
In Next Level: One Shot, DC’s deadliest assassin goes to the Next Level and uncovers a conspiracy that will change everything. Duggan and Blanco tell the tale of a job gone sideways, a father and his daughter, and a web of super-powered lies that stretches throughout the entire DC Next Level cast of characters…and points in the direction of war on the horizon. This epic issue tells you everything you need to know about what’s next for Next Level…if you survive the experience.
Next Level: One Shot #1 variant covers by Mark Spears (L) and Jorge Corona (R)
Next Level: One Shot #1 is written by Gerry Duggan, with art and a main cover by Fernando Blanco. Variant covers are provided by Mark Spears, Jorge Corona, and Carmine Di Giandomenico, with a 1:25 variant cover by Mario Foccillo and a foil variant by Mark Spears. Next Level: One Shot #1 is priced at $5.99 US for 48 pages, with card stock variants at $6.99 US, and will be available on August 19, 2026.
Next Level: One Shot #1 variant covers by Carmine Di Giandomenico (L) and Mario Foccillo (R)
DC’s Next Level: One Shot #1 is a one-shot showcasing what’s next for DC Next Level in 2026. As DC All In continues, fans can expect even more creator‑driven #1s and bold new directions for iconic characters like Batwoman, Deathstroke, the Demon, Firestorm, Lobo, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Barbara Gordon, Deadman, Jonah Hex, Zatanna, the Teen Titans, the Doom Patrol, and more from Jeff Lemire, Jamal Campbell, Hayden Sherman, Mariko Tamaki, Rafael De Latorre, Greg Rucka, Tony Fleecs, James Harren, Martín Morazzo, Deniz Camp, Javier Rodríguez, Michael Walsh, W. Maxwell Prince, Jorge Corona, Kyle Higgins, DaNi, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Skottie Young, Amancay Nahuelpan, Joshua Williamson, and others. Additional DC Next Level titles, creative teams, and storylines will be revealed in the months ahead as DC builds toward a landmark year of storytelling across the DC Universe.
For the latest updates on DC’s Next Level initiative and upcoming stories featuring Deadshot and the expanding cast of Next Level characters, follow DC on social media or visit dc.com. The DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription platform (“DCUI”) is a great way to explore classic Deadshot appearances and discover new comics every week. For details and a free trial, visit dcuniverseinfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.
