{"id":46824,"date":"2026-05-20T01:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=46824"},"modified":"2026-05-20T01:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:55:42","slug":"hard-copy-dcs-2026-books-for-young-readers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=46824","title":{"rendered":"Hard Copy: DC\u2019s 2026 Books for Young Readers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As summer approaches and families \"\"<\/a>look for fresh stories to fill backpacks, beach bags, and library lists, DC is showcasing its 2026 lineup of books for younger readers. From laugh-out-loud Early Reader adventures to heartfelt Middle Grade journeys and bold Young Adult graphic novels, these titles offer something for every age, interest, and reading level. This comprehensive list includes titles already available as well as upcoming releases, making it easy for educators, librarians, and families to plan their shelves for the months ahead.<\/p>\n

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DC\u2019s EARLY READER BOOKS<\/p>\n

(Ages 5-7)<\/p>\n

DC\u2019s Early Reader books deliver humor, heart, and heroics for the youngest fans, with stories built for new and developing read<\/p>\n

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Supergirl\u2019s Zoo-per Heroes: Krypto\u2019s Big Break<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Bird! It\u2019s a Plane! It\u2019s Supergirl, Krypto, and\u2026a Bunch of Zoo Animals?!<\/p>\n

Krypto the super-dog is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watchtower, he accidentally sends the Justice League\u2019s superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldn\u2019t avoid the allure of some super-sweaty super-socks, could he?<\/p>\n

Down on Earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals is about to get a hold of the Justice League\u2019s costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice League\u2019s laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super-lion while keeping Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper?<\/p>\n

Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death & Sparkles and Superman\u2019s Good Guy Gang, that\u2019s sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super-abilities!<\/p>\n

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Supergirl\u2019s Zoo\u2011per Heroes: Krypto\u2019s Big Break<\/p>\n

Written and drawn by Rob Justus<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1\/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506010<\/p>\n

ON SALE NOW!<\/p>\n

Superman\u2019s Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader<\/p>\n

Are There Other Super-Kids Out There? The Good Guy Gang Is About to Find Out!<\/p>\n

Now that Superman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern have formed their super-flashy club, Superman naturally declares himself the leader of the gang. Wait a minute! Who does this kid think he is? Every child, grown-up, grandparent, and runaway grizzly knows that Green Lantern should be in charge. Excuse me. Puh-lease! Hawkgirl is the oldest and wisest of the three, so she should be the club president. What\u2019s this? There\u2019s a new super-powered kid in town who calls himself Mr. Terrific and claims he\u2019s even more powerful than the other three?!<\/p>\n

Looks like the only way to choose a leader is to have a superhero competition! Four super-powered kids go toe-to-toe in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel to Superman\u2019s Good Guy Gang! Let the games begin!<\/p>\n

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Superman\u2019s Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader<\/p>\n

Written and drawn by Rob Justus<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1\/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506782<\/p>\n

ON SALE 7\/7\/26. Available for preorder.<\/p>\n

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Aquamanateam: More Than a Dream<\/p>\n

Can One Sleepy, Snack-Loving, Super-Powered Manatee Save the Seas\u2026Again?<\/p>\n

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Marlow the manatee still sleeps a lot, eats a lot, and toots a lot, but now he\u2019s super-powered! That\u2019s right, his super smelly toots have even saved the day! Ever since venturing out of his safe saltwater bay with his bestie, Goldie the goldfish, and his favorite superhero Aquaman, Marlow has needed to put his new powers to the test. But when Aquaman\u2019s former sidekicks return seeking revenge, Marlow and Goldie will be faced with a challenge even super toots might not be able solve.<\/p>\n

Ben Clanton, the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series Narwhal and Jelly, returns with artist Cassandra Federman for even more fishy fun that is sure to make a splash!<\/p>\n

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Aquamanateam: More Than a Dream<\/p>\n

Written by Ben Clanton with art and cover by Cassandra Federman<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1\/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799506713<\/p>\n

ON SALE 10\/6\/26. Available for preorder.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re a Superhero!<\/p>\n

An Empowering Story About What It Means to Embody a Superhero Yourself, One Power Stance at a Time!<\/p>\n

Six-year-old Mariam loves superheroes, but when she watches them on TV, they feel like they exist on an entirely different planet. Mariam wishes there were more superheroes in her everyday life. As she explores her neighborhood, her mom points out that superheroes do exist within her community. Suddenly, her building\u2019s superintendent resembles Superman! The bus driver is just like Wonder Woman! Her neighborhood electrician is as super as Batman!<\/p>\n

After a long day of emulating the super people in her life, including her super mom, Mariam learns the most important lesson of all: She\u2019s a superhero too!<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re a Superhero!<\/p>\n

Written by Azie Tesfai with art and cover by Penelope Rivera Gaylord<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 72 pages | 6″ x 8 1\/4″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 9781799504047<\/p>\n

ON SALE 11\/3\/26. Available for preorder.<\/p>\n

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DC\u2019s MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS<\/p>\n

(Ages 8-12)<\/p>\n

DC\u2019s Middle Grade graphic novels deliver adventure, mystery, and big emotional stakes, giving readers room to explore deeper stories, bigger worlds, and characters growing into their own identities.<\/p>\n

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Kid Flash: Going Rogue<\/p>\n

A story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the \u201cbad kids\u201d.<\/p>\n

Kid Flash and his uncle, Barry Allen a.k.a the Flash, team up to teach a teenaged group of rogues\u2014Golden Glider, Pied Piper, Trickster, and The Top\u2014an important lesson. But is Kid Flash the one who has the most to learn?<\/p>\n

Ace West has it all figured out. He\u2019s the fastest guy in Central City after all! Well, second fastest if you count his uncle, Barry Allen, or you might know him better as THE FLASH. But this young superhero has more to learn than he thinks. <\/p>\n

After Kid Flash messes up one too many missions by getting distracted signing autographs and taking selfies, Flash takes him and a group of ne\u2019er-do-well kids to a pocket dimension for an intervention. Kid Flash assumes he\u2019s there to show the other kids how to use their powers responsibly, but when Flash gets unexpectedly called away on important Justice League business, Kid Flash must learn it takes a lot more than being super to be a hero. <\/p>\n

From the writer behind the Spider-Ham trilogy, Steve Foxe, with dynamic and action-packed art by Jerry Gaylord, comes a story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the \u201cbad kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kid Flash: Going Rogue<\/p>\n

Written by Steve Foxe with art and cover by Jerry Gaylord<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 144 pages | 5 1\/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799502296<\/p>\n

ON SALE NOW!<\/p>\n

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Kanga-U: Lost in a Labyrinth<\/p>\n

Trapped in the Legendary Greek Labyrinth, Jumpa and Her Friends Will Face Mythology\u2019s Most Fearsome Creatures!<\/p>\n

A few months have passed since Bonding Day, where the hardworking young kangas of Themyscira competed to be paired with their future Amazon partners, including Princess Diana\u2014the only teenager living on the island. And it is time for the newest recruits to leap into the next steps of their training.<\/p>\n

Exploring in an isolated part of the woods on Themyscira, best friends Jumpa, Big Red, Goldie, Rooth, and Skippa discover an ancient, overgrown doorway in the side of a hill\u2014and Skippa can\u2019t wait to hop through and check it out. But when she doesn\u2019t come back out, the others follow\u2026only to find themselves trapped in the middle of the ancient Greek Labyrinth!<\/p>\n

Who knows who, or what, else might be contained in this ancient prison? Can our ganga kangas stop blaming Skippa\u2014and each other\u2014long enough to find a way out? Or will they be hopping around the Labyrinth\u2019s twisting pathways forever? Unfortunately, the greatest threat may come from the most unexpected source of all.<\/p>\n

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Kanga-U: Lost in a Labyrinth<\/p>\n

Written by Sholly Fisch with art and cover by Yancey Labat<\/p>\n

$12.99 US | 176 pages | 5 1\/2″ x 8″ | Softcover | ISBN: 9781799505990<\/p>\n

ON SALE NOW!<\/p>\n

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Supergirl\u2019s Family Vacation<\/p>\n

Pack Up the Supermobile\u2014Argo Awaits!<\/p>\n

Kara Zor\u2011El is an excellent superhero who is just not appreciated by the people of Metropolis. Summer\u2019s coming, and she\u2019s ready to visit Argo, a floating city in space where the last survivors of Krypton live. These are her people, and since Clark grew up on Earth, she can teach him a thing or two for once. It\u2019s the perfect plan! And it gets even better when Lois invites along Kara\u2019s best friend, Natasha.<\/p>\n

But when their road trip through space is interrupted by an old friend of Clark\u2019s, the family gets diverted to a strange and beautiful planet with a dark secret that only Superman can save them from. Kara\u2019s plans get pushed aside. Again. What\u2019s a cranky preteen to do? Hang out at the pool, meet a cute boy, and save the day, of course!<\/p>\n

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