DC Comics has scheduled a new trade paperback collection of Scott Snyder’s All Star Batman for publication next summer, bringing the complete 14-issue series back into print in a single softcover volume.
Comprehensive Omnibus Format
The upcoming edition spans 560 pages, compiling every issue from the run originally launched during the DC Rebirth initiative. This release transitions the series from its previous hardcover formats into a more accessible softcover edition for direct market retailers and online storefronts.
Snyder’s run featured rotating artistic collaborators—including John Romita Jr., Jock, and Francesco Francavilla—who accompanied Batman on various journeys outside of Gotham City. The narrative focused on the Dark Knight escorting Two-Face across the country while pursued by assassins, followed by subterranean confrontations with Mr. Freeze and systemic conflicts involving the Court of Owls.
Pricing and Distribution
The collection carries a retail price of $39.99 and will be available through standard comic book specialty shops and online book retailers upon its release.
This publishing schedule aligns with DC's broader strategy of reissuing popular Rebirth-era runs in comprehensive, single-volume softcover formats. For readers who missed the initial single-issue releases or the subsequent hardcover editions, the 560-page paperback provides a complete, uninterrupted reading order of Snyder's specific continuity-driven take on the character at a lower price point.
Beyond the primary storylines, the project highlighted Snyder's intent to deconstruct the emotional core of Bruce Wayne by placing him in unfamiliar, high-stakes environments that stripped away his usual tactical advantages within Gotham. The thematic focus heavily emphasized trust, corruption, and the lingering echoes of childhood trauma shared between Batman and his classic rogues gallery.
Industry analysts note that packaging the complete 14-issue run into a massive, single-sitting paperback format directly caters to the booming market for binge-readable collected editions. By keeping the price point locked at $39.99, publishers are clearly targeting budget-conscious graphic novel enthusiasts who prefer substantive omnibus-style softcovers over collecting individual trade paperbacks or monthly floppy issues.
As the release window approaches next summer, anticipation continues to build among collectors and casual fans alike who have waited to add this definitive run to their shelves. Whether revisiting these gritty cross-country odysseys or experiencing Snyder's inventive storytelling for the very first time, readers will soon have a definitive, cost-effective way to own one of the most memorable chapters of modern Batman lore.
