Next Level: One Shot #1

The issue follows the deadly assassin as a routine job spirals out of control, pulling him into a conspiracy that stretches across the Next Level cast. Along the way, the story explores a father-daughter relationship while setting the stage for a larger conflict building in the background. The one-shot is designed to lay the groundwork for what’s coming next, with hints of a looming war that could reshape the line.

Next Level: One Shot #1 features a main cover by Blanco, with variant covers by Mark Spears, Jorge Corona, and Carmine Di Giandomenico. Additional variants include a 1:25 cover by Mario Foccillo and a foil edition by Spears.

The issue will be available August 19, 2026, priced at $5.99 for the standard edition, with card stock variants at $6.99.

The release is part of DC’s broader Next Level plans, which continue to expand under the DC All In banner. The initiative will include new series and creative directions for a wide range of characters, including Batwoman, Deathstroke, the Demon, Firestorm, Lobo, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Barbara Gordon, Deadman, Jonah Hex, Zatanna, the Teen Titans, and the Doom Patrol.