Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunrise #1 is an oversized one-shot comic book that serves as the earth-shattering finale and conclusion to the line-wide "Batman: Bad Seeds" crossover event. Published by DC Comicsand scheduled for release on October 28, 2026, this issue brings an end to the chaotic "one long dark night" that has gripped Gotham City.
Core Plot & Narrative
- The Prehistoric Nightmare: The event began at sunset when Poison Ivy unleashed a devastating attack, transforming Gotham City into an overgrown, prehistoric plant nightmare.
- The Race Against Time: If Poison Ivy isn't stopped by the first light of dawn, Gotham and everyone trapped inside will be lost forever. As the clock ticks down to morning, Batman and his remaining allies (including Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn) must risk everything to save what is left of the city before sunrise.
- The Creative Team: The milestone finale is written by the superstar team of Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, featuring pencils and cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, inks by Cliff Rathburn, and colors by Tomeu Morey.
Issue Breakdown & Formats
- Length: 48 pages of story, serving as the 26th and final entry on the overarching event checklist.
- Cover Variations: The main Cover A is illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cliff Rathburn. Notable variant editions include a cardstock variant by Dan Mora, a foil cover by Stjepan Šejić, and a special glow-in-the-dark cardstock variant by Matteo Scalera.