DC’s Compact Comics series has been a huge hit with readers and retailers alike…but it’s not so compact anymore. DC has announced that every title in its lineup will be returning to press…and 15 more titles will be released in 2025.
The Compact Series debuted in June with an attractive cover price of $9.99 in a lovely 5.5″ x 8.5″ standard book cover. Featuring a lineup of some of DC’s evergreen bestsellers, it was a recipe for success.
“DC has one of the largest comics libraries in the world, and DC Compact Comics allows new and curious graphic novel readers to bring one of DC’s most iconic stories to life in a mass-market paper format. It’s easily accessible in a familiar, affordable format similar to books and comics,” DC SVP and General Manager Anne DePies said in a statement. “Innovating DC’s storytelling across popular genres such as mystery, science fiction, adventure and thrillers allows us to continually deliver new products and expand our distribution channels.”
All 10 released titles have received second printing, and “Watchmen” received third printing in September.
The 15 new titles include Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, Batwoman: Elegy (YES!) by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III, and DC: The New by Darwyn Cooke. Includes even more popular titles such as “Frontier”, Alan Moore and David’s “V for Vendetta”, and many more. “Lloyd, We3” by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. These are expected to start appearing in stores in May 2025.
“Expanding the DC Compact Comics Collection through 2025 will allow us to showcase the breadth and depth of DC’s iconic characters,” DePies continued. “The DC Compact Comics Collection is now available at airports, libraries, select mass and online retailers, as well as bookstores and local comic shops. We want to make it as easy as possible for readers to explore DC’s vast library of comics We want DC Compact Comics to be an affordable entry point into the DC Universe, with each title being a self-contained graphic novel that’s friendly to new readers.”
The line also has its own advertising campaign.
In short, it feels good to have a great backlist available at an affordable price.
Click here for the 2025 lineup
May 6, 2025 Kingdom Come: DC Compact Comics Edition (Fantasy) Written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. ISBN 9781799501299 May 27, 2025 Static: Season 1: DC Compact Comics Edition (Adventure) Written by Vita Ayala, Reginald Hudlin, Nicholas Draper-Ivey, and Dennis Cowan. ISBN 9781799501541 June 3, 2025 DC Ends: DC Compact Comics Edition (Horror) Written by Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsin, and Stefano Gaudiano. ISBN 9781799501633 June 17, 2025 Batwoman: Elegy: DC Compact Comics Edition (Adventure) Written by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III. ISBN 9781799501824 June 24, 2025 Superman: Birthright: DC Compact Comic Edition (ADVENTURE) Written by Mark Waid, Reinil Francis Yu, and Jerry Alangilan. ISBN 9781799501916 July 1, 2025 The Authority Book One: DC Compact Comic Edition (ADVENTURE) Written by Warren Ellis and Brian Hitch. ISBN 9781799501992 July 15, 2025 Superman/Batman: Book 1: DC Compact Comics Edition (Adventure) Written by Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness, and Michael Turner. ISBN 9781779502135 August 5, 2025 DC: The New Frontier: DC Compact Comic Edition (SCIENCE FICTION/ADVENTURE) Written by Darwyn Cooke; ISBN 9781799502340 August 19, 2025 Wonder Woman: Blood and Guts: DC Compact Comics Edition ( Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chan. ISBN 9781799502494 September 2, 2025 Death: DC Compact Comic Edition (FANTASY) Written by Neil Gaiman; ISBN 9781799502647 September 16, 2025 Harley Quinn: Wild at Heart: DC Compact Comics Edition (Adventure/Comedy) Amanda Conner and Jimmy Written by Palmiotti. ISBN 9781799503033 October 7, 2025 Batman: The Long Halloween: DC Compact Comics Edition (Mystery) Written by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. ISBN 9781799502883 October 21, 2025 Y: The Last Man Book 1: DC Compact Comics Edition (Science Fiction/Adventure) Written by Brian K. Vaughn, Pia Guerra, and Jose Marzan, Jr. ISBN 9781799502890 November 4, 2025 V for Vendetta: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) Written by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. ISBN 9781799503132 November 18, 2025 We3: DC Compact Comics Edition (Science Fiction/Adventure) Written by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. ISBN 9781799503255
The reprint lineup is as follows.
Third printing September 24, 2024 — Watchmen: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) Written by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. ISBN 9781779527325 2nd Printing November 12, 2024 — All-Star Superman: DC Compact Comics Edition (Science Fiction/Fantasy) Written by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. ISBN 9781779527257 Second Printing — Batman: Court of Owls Saga: DC Compact Comics Edition (Thriller) Written by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. ISBN 9781779527271 Second Printing December 10, 2024 — Batman: Hush: DC Compact Comics Edition (Mystery) Written by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. ISBN 9781779527264 2nd Printing — Far Sector: DC Compact Comic Edition (SCIENCE FICTION) by NK Jemisin and Jamal Campbell. ISBN 9781779527295 2nd Printing — Harley Quinn & Gotham City Sirens: DC Compact Comics Edition (ADVENTURE) Written by Paul Dini and Guillem March. ISBN 9781779527301 Second Printing — Wonder Woman: Earth One: DC Compact Comics Edition (Fantasy) Written by Grant Morrison and Yannick Paquette. ISBN 9781779527332 Second Printing — Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition (THRILLER) Written by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. ISBN 9781779527318 Second Printing December 17, 2024 — Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman: DC Compact Comics Edition (Adventure) Written by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker. ISBN 9781779527288 2nd printing — American Vampire Book One: DC Compact Comic Edition (HORROR) by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, and Stephen King. ISBN 9781779527349
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