Heroes from the DC Universe are invading Mortal Kombat once again as the latest epic event from DC Comics spills over into an action-packed crossover special in DC K.O.: Boss Battle #1 -- now on sale! A new preview shows the DC tag team who arrive to take on two of MK's best. Take a closer look:

It's looking like DC KO is sending Plastic Man and Black Lightning directly into the world of Mortal Kombat 1 -- or at least a timeline that looks an awful lot like it. The heroes interrupt Mortal Kombat, much to the chagrin of Shang Tsung, who sets them up for a fight against Sub-Zero and Scorpion. CBR features the moment of arrival in their preview & review of the one-shot [picture below].

DC K.O. turns the DC Universe into a hyper-crazed fighting tournament where thirty-two (or so) of DC's heroes, (and a couple of villains), gather power from esoteric weapons and combatants energy. All to crown a supreme wielder of ultimate power capable of defeating the evil New God - Darkseid!

Taking place between DC KO #3 and #4; the Boss Battle one-shot special allows the heroes to draw a little extra power from across the multiverse -- leaving the realms of DC Comics to take on challenges from various other companies -- including setting up the ultimate fantasy fight between Superman and MK1 guest fighter Homelander.

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Did you pick up the crossover one-shot? What did you think of Mortal Kombat's return to comic books? Share your thoughts in the comments below and go deeper into MK's comic book history in the Media & Merchandise category! You can also come back to Earthrealm with more from Mortal Kombat 1! DC K.O.: Boss Battle is out now as of February 4th, 2026!