BATWOMAN #1 JOSHUA "SWAY" SWABY 1:25 RETAILER INCENTIVE VARIANT 2026 — THE QUEEN OF GOTHAM RETURNS!

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A LEGENDARY REUNION! For the first time in over a decade, Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka returns to the character he helped define. Part of the massive DC: Next Level initiative, this new ongoing series pairs Rucka with the visionary, noir-inspired art of DaNi (Coffin Bound) to take Kate Kane into the darkest corners of the DC Universe. Set initially against the haunting backdrop of Greece, Batwoman must confront an ancient, demonic prophecy that has haunted her family since she was a child.

This debut is a high-priority 2026 key, marking the First Appearance of The Religion of Crime's New Apostle, a terrifying antagonist being teased as the "Devil of the DCU." This series isn't just a relaunch; it's an "exorcism" of Batwoman’s past, resolving storylines seventeen years in the making and establishing Kate as one of the most formidable tactical fighters in the "Next Level" era.

This 1:25 Retailer Incentive Variant features the unmistakable, fashion-forward aesthetic of Joshua "Sway" Swaby. Known for his elegant linework and striking character portraits, Swaby’s depiction of Batwoman is an instant classic, capturing the lethal grace of Gotham’s red-clad protector. With a strict 1-in-25 distribution, this rare incentive is the premier choice for serious Bat-family collectors and Swaby enthusiasts!

• Writer: Greg Rucka (Batwoman: Elegy, Lazarus)

• Interior Artist: DaNi

• Cover Artist: Joshua "Sway" Swaby

• Key Notes: 1st Appearance of the New Apostle (Religion of Crime); Greg Rucka’s return to Batwoman; Debut of the DC: Next Level Batwoman era.

• Note: Bagged and boarded | NM Raw Grade

• Format: Single Issue | 32 Pages | Full Color | 1:25 Retailer Incentive