DC K.O. #1 REVIEW
Into The Heart of Apokolips
The Justice League, the World’s most capable heroes, are tasked with achieving the impossible to stop Darkseid’s inevitable takeover in DC K.O. #1. The only stipulation is that all the heroes must compete against each other to obtain the heart of Apokolips and become its new champion as the Omega. In this final bout, heroes can’t hold any punches as this is a game of death, and there’s no telling who will come out on top. Oh yeah, the villains of the DC universe get a chance to capture the second most powerful source of the universe for themselves as well. A no-holds-bar fight goes underway, and soon, there will be absolute carnage among them.
Written by Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman, Chain), DC K.O. #1 starts the cultivating and anticipating interaction with the ascension of Darkseid and his goal of seizing the Earth for his own. Snyder gives readers hope that the heroes won’t go down without a fight. The Justice League team is written to be the best of their characters’ core values. What’s to love about this comic book is the action and what this means for the characters’ future in their own universe. As seen before, the DC universe changed. There’s no telling what’s going to come next and what kind of change. This will be one of the biggest changes DC Comics has to offer. In this comic book, there is no coming back for heroes who have fallen. There’s only one rule in this battle: secure your spot in the round or perish. There are no exceptions, according to Snyder.
Illustrated beautifully by Javier Fernández (BRZRKR, The New Gods), the artwork in DC K.O. #1 is created with such detail that it’s hard not to admire the work put into the comic book. His linework is sharp and fluid, so panels feel like mini cutscenes from a video game. Readers may find themselves enthralled by the passion Fernández put into creating the visual storytelling. At the same time, during a specific interlude, Xermánico (Green Lantern, Injustice 2) comes in with his own stylish approach that complements the comic book as the story unfolds.
The coloring work by Alejandro Sánchez (Justice League Unlimited, Nightwing) was out of this world for this comic book. It’s one thing to just read the comic book for its story, but the coloring work brings out its potential for a memorable experience for readers. Sure enough, Sánchez accomplished just that with his coloring expertise.
Speaking of expertise, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Batgirl, Bitter Root) brought his best foot forward for this DC Comic event. Dialogue and sound effects were a tall order for Otsmane-Elhaou, but he proved he could do it better than anybody else. His execution of the captions for the narration was very cool. It felt absolutely scary, dark, and fun to read throughout the comic book.
Most importantly, the cover art to DC K.O. #1 by Javier Fernández and Alejandro Sánchez sparks sheer excitement for all DC fans.
In conclusion, DC K.O. #1 is a hot comic book to get into right now. For those who are on the fence about reading this story, it’s a vital piece to the grand story DC is telling right now. Readers shouldn’t miss out on this one at all. Be sure to pick this one up and your local comic book store or where comic books are sold online.
Comic Detail
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Javier Fernández, Xermánico
Colorist: Alejandro Sánchez
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover Artist: Javier Fernández, Xermánico
Editor: Paul Kaminski
Publisher: DC Comics
Date of Release: October 8, 2025
Rating: 5/5
About the Author
Howard Smith Howard is a passionate collector and avid reader of comics & manga. His love for all things pop culture extends beyond the pages of comics, as he is a seasoned gamer with an appreciation of quality storytelling. As he is always on the hunt for rare collectibles, he manifests an opportunity to celebrate his fandoms. Follow along for new discoveries and changes in the world of entertainment.
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