DC pulls out all stops on all the explosive panels on the San Diego Comic Con – 2025 panels, spotlighting the absolute universe future, and launching fans for the next chapter: DC KO (King Omega), a brutal, high-stakes multi-versal tournament, Survival, Legacy, and Darkness clashing.
King Omega rises
Forget “Knockout,” DC KO stands for Omega King. This was taken by a terrifying new form of Darkseid after absorbing the essence of the absolute universe’s Omega. Now he’s targeting the core DC universe, claiming everything, magic, space and time for himself. What is the only way to promote this conquest? battle. As Joshua Williamson explained, “The heart of darkness doesn’t want anyone but Darkseid to hold her.” The heroes must prove that they are worthy by becoming something like him.
Scott Snyder described the pitch as “Squid games meet mortar combat, but they’re fun!” DC KO served as the second major beat in Darkseid Saga, starting with everything with a special #1. And yes, Superman brings brass knuckles with miniature sands into the fight. “Have you ever been punched by the sun?” joking Williamson.
Slow down the whole universe
Brute Force isn’t the only KO tournament. It’s about souls, heritage, sacrifice. Paul Kaminski has promised a roster of extremely diverse characters, including Captain Atom, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Red Hood, Robo, Swamp, and Zatanna. “Unlimited means unlimited,” says Mark Wade, teasing the unlimited Justice League title, spanning heroes across time and space.
Meanwhile, The Gristific’s secret team, The Starific Ten, is the same warrior as time tied to yesterday’s series, with a brutal hook: only one survives.
New series announcement
Impulse Control, a new flash arc by Chris Cantwell and Mark Waid, follows Wally West and Bart Allen to attack them against the impulse plan threatened by the timeline.
Legion of Darkseid continues with Superman and reveals that Superboy Prime, now a redeemed fanboy, is taking part in the Ark.
Justice League: Omega Act serves as a flash against bridges, teaming time trappers, booster gold, and corrupt superheroes.
And yes, Aquaman infection. Jeremy Adams revealed that Arthur is a blue host, with omega energy, and is more dangerous than ever.
The universe will definitely expand
The panel opened with absolute Wonder Woman, absolute Batman and clearly deep dives like:
Written by Al Ewing, absolute evil focused on billionaires facing an inspired civil uprising.
The 6th issue series by Absolute Green Arrow, Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albukerque (Spring 2026).
Snyder teased the absolute origins of Bane and the cameo of Deathstroke, Alfred’s best friend in this world.
The absolute universe is not the end. In fact, as Snyder and Williamson stressed, DC Ko “super-charges” everything. “This is the beginning of the fun.”
Fan energy, creator passion
The panel closed as Kaminski presented Snyder and Williamson with special DC KO jerseys, celebrating the hard work of everyone in DC. When the microphone was cut off, fans cried out, “Where is Skeet?” Still grinning Williamson replied, “Skeet is around!”
From chaos in the universe to character-driven battles, DC KO promises to reconstruct the future of the brass knuckles, alternative timelines, and unforgiving DC Universe.
