As summer approaches and families 
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.
Hard Copy: DC’s 2026 Books for Young Readers
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Soundwaves: Outlander the Series Season 8 Soundtrack by Bear McCreary
Sparks and Shadows and Mutant, in 
partnership with Sony Pictures Television and Sony Music, are proud to present Bear McCreary’s score to the final season of OUTLANDER.
The album features selections of the original music from the show’s eighth and final season composed by Emmy Award winner Bear McCreary (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, The Walking Dead, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Battlestar Galactica, Happy Death Day, God of War). Also included is the new version of the opening titles theme The Skye Boat Song performed by Alice Lennox.
Complete your collection with this limited edition 2x 140gm Gold Vinyl pressing.
Soundwaves: IS GOD IS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack First Single by Moses Sumney & Joseph Shirley Available Now
Following the theatrical release of IS 
GOD IS, Moses Sumney and Joseph Shirley (Creed III, The Mandalorian) announce their joint collaboration on the original soundtrack for IS GOD IS, out May 22nd via Lakeshore Records. The Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures film is in theaters now. In tandem with the announcement, they share “Sins of the Father,” featuring Kara Jackson.
The directorial debut from Aleshea Harris sees the playwright adapt her award-winning stage play for the big screen. The film centers on twin sisters, Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who set out to complete the dying wish of their birth mother (Vivica A. Fox): to avenge her and kill their father, “Man” (Sterling K. Brown).
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Equipment: Hasbro Unveils New Action Figures Based on Marvel Animated Series, Marvel Comics and SDCC Exclusives
Hasbro Pulse’s latest Marvel Legends
Fanstream unveiled new Marvel Legends Series 6‑inch action figures based on Marvel’s Fantastic Four, 2099 Unlimited, and Hulk 2099 comic runs including the MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES FUTURE FOUNDATION MISTER FANTASTIC & SPIDER-MAN, MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES FUTURE FOUNDATION MARVEL’S THE THING & MARVEL’S INVISIBLE WOMAN, and MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES HULK 2099.
Soundwaves: Available Now for Pre-Order from Mutant Records it is The Best of The Boys
Mutant, in partnership with Sony Pictures 
Television and Prime Video, proudly presents The Best of The Boys, a collection celebrating the hit series, featuring an original score by Emmy Award-winning composer Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen and original songs performed by the cast, liner notes by the cast and crew, and original artwork by Matt Ryan Tobin.
In addition to its sweeping score, The Boys has become known for its standout original songs, performed by the cast and woven directly into the fabric of the show’s storytelling. Each season pushed these musical moments further, blending satire, character, and spectacle into unforgettable set pieces that helped define the series’ most iconic moments. One of the most celebrated originals is the Emmy Award-winning, “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas,” performed by Shoshana Bean, Andrew Rannells, James Monroe Iglehart, and Christopher Lennertz.
Equipment: Official “KPop Demon Hunters” KAYOU Trading Cards: Available for Pre-Order!
KAYOU today announced the pre-order 
availability of a collectible trading card collection based on Netflix’s hit animated global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters.
The trading card collection pre‑orders opened on May 15 in the US, available through TikTok Shop and major global retailers including Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target.
The collection comes in two different editions. The Energy Edition (8 cards per booster pack) is designed for dedicated collectors with 11 rarities, featuring several serialized rarities designed to cater to the collection needs of superfans. The Classic Edition (5 cards per booster pack) is designed for all fans with 8 rarities, ideal for everyday collecting and sharing. KAYOU also plans to launch future waves, limited‑edition sets, mini cards and collectibles with additional fan activations.
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Soundwaves: You Rise (When We Fall) Appearing in Sarah’s Oil Music by Taylor Hanson & Featuring Majesté Pearson
Lakeshore Records has released
the song, “You Rise (When We Fall),” appearing in the Amazon MGM Studios film Sarah’s Oil available now on all music platforms. A rousing and soulful gospel-inflected song, the music is by Taylor Hanson and features Majesté Pearson. Based on the true story of 11-year-old millionaire oil magnate Sarah Rector as told in the novel by Tonya Bolden, Sarah’s Oil is available on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Sarah Rector became one of the world’s richest oil magnates at the age of 11 with her land inheritance in Oklahoma. Sadly, due to her lack of education and youth, many people sought her wealth and tried to take advantage of her life.
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Soundwaves: Masters of the Universe First Single “Eternia” Music by Daniel Pemberton Featuring Brian May
Lakeshore Records announces the release 
today of the first single taken from the forthcoming Masters of the Universe—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The double sided single, “Eternia,” with music by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning composer Daniel Pemberton (Project Hail Mary, Spider Man: Across The Spider-Verse) and featuring guitar legend Brian May is an exhilarating theme to the highly anticipated sci-fi fantasy film kicked into epic gear by May’s singular fretwork—played on his iconic “Red Special” handmade guitar that has been featured on almost every Queen record ever made. The full score album will be released on June 5. The film starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, featuring Kristen Wiig with Jared Leto and Idris Elba is in theaters June 5.
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Soundwaves: War Horse The Remastered Original Cast Recording Music by Adrian Sutton Songs by John Tams
Broadway Records is set to release 
digitally today, May 15 the remastered original cast recording of War Horse with music by Adrian Sutton and with original songs by John Tams. The album’s release is in tandem with the global phenomenon returning to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent acclaimed tour of the UK and Ireland. This Tony Award-winning production based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel adapted by Nick Stafford and originally directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, has become the most successful play in the history of the National Theatre, winning more than 25 major awards, and has been seen by over 8.8 million people worldwide. It returns to captivate a whole new generation from 18 May until 30 July 2026.
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Soundwaves: The Vampire Lestat Shares All New Single “BUTTERSCOTCH BITCH” Music by Daniel Hart & Performed by Sam Reid
The world’s first immortal rockstar, 
Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), adds another single to his growing repertoire, debuting an opulent ode to himself with “Butterscotch Bitch.” The sultry song is the fourth official single released ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of The Vampire Lestat, which debuts Sunday, June 7 onAMC and AMC+. AMC Global Media and Lakeshore Records released the single on the Vampire Lestat artist profile pages at major digital music services, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. “Butterscotch Bitch” follows the Vampire Lestat’s recently released singles “All Fall Down,” and “Long Face,” all of which feature original music and lyrics by series composer Daniel Hart and are performed by Reid. Additionally, a cover version of “Dancing With Myself” was released along with the official trailer.
