Batman: Bad Seeds Reading Order, Release Schedule & Preorder Guide
One night. One city. No escape.
This August, Poison Ivy transforms Gotham City into a prehistoric nightmare in Batman: Bad Seeds, a ten-week crossover spanning the entire Batman line.
The story begins at sunset. Gotham loses power, ancient plant life erupts beneath the streets, and entire neighborhoods disappear beneath carnivorous vegetation. By sunrise, the city, and everyone still trapped inside it, may be changed forever.
Led by writers Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, Batman: Bad Seeds unfolds across Batman, Poison Ivy, Detective Comics, Batgirl, Batwoman, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Harley Quinn, along with several event-exclusive miniseries and one-shots.
Whether you only want the central storyline or plan to explore every corner of Gotham, this guide will help you follow the events in order.
Release dates and availability are subject to change. Variant-cover pricing may differ from the standard-cover prices listed below.
What Is Batman: Bad Seeds About?
Poison Ivy is Gotham City’s mayor, but the city has turned against her.
Deserted by her political and supernatural allies, Pamela Isley makes one final, desperate play for power. Her actions unleash a rapidly evolving “superbloom” that turns Gotham into a hostile primordial landscape filled with towering vines, carnivorous plants, and creatures that should have remained buried.
Batman and the Bat-Family are already being hunted by Commissioner Vandal Savage and his militarized police force. Now Gotham’s heroes, villains, first responders, and ordinary citizens must survive a city that is literally coming alive around them.
The entire crossover takes place over one long night, beginning with Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1 and concluding at daybreak in Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunrise #1.
Where Should I Start?
There are three good entry points, depending on how much you want to read.
The Simplest Starting Point
Begin with Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1, on sale August 26.
This is the official first chapter of the main event and is designed to launch the night’s central crisis.
The Recommended Starting Point
Read Poison Ivy #47 immediately before Sunset #1.
DC describes Poison Ivy #47 as the official prelude. It establishes Pamela Isley’s position as Gotham’s embattled mayor and leads directly into the crossover.
The Complete Lead-In
For additional background on Mayor Ivy and the events leading to the crisis, begin with:
Poison Ivy #42
Poison Ivy #43
Poison Ivy #44
Batman #8
Poison Ivy #45
Poison Ivy #46
Poison Ivy #47
Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1
Issues #42–44 and Batman #8 are recommended background reading. Poison Ivy #45–46 provide an extended prologue, while #47 is DC’s official event prelude.
The Shorter Core-Story Reading Order
Want the main narrative without every tie-in? Follow the official prelude and the issues identified as core chapters:
Poison Ivy #47 — August 26
Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1 — August 26
Batman #13 — September 2
Detective Comics #1113 — September 16
Poison Ivy #48 — September 30
Batman #14 — October 7
Detective Comics #1114 — October 21
Poison Ivy #49 — October 28
Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunrise #1 — October 28
The tie-ins expand the story with pivotal perspectives from across Gotham, so completionists will want the full checklist below.
Complete Batman: Bad Seeds Reading Order
Prologue: Before Sunset
1. Poison Ivy #45
June 3, 2026 · $3.99
Extended prologue
2. Poison Ivy #46
July 1, 2026 · $3.99
Extended prologue
3. Poison Ivy #47
August 26, 2026 · $3.99
Official prelude
August 26: Sunset
4. Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1
August 26, 2026 · $5.99 · One-shot
Core issue
Gotham loses power as Poison Ivy makes her last-ditch play. Written by Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, and Tomeu Morey.
September 2
5. Batman #13
September 2, 2026 · $4.99
Core issue
6. Batgirl #23
September 2, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
September 9
7. Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham General #1
September 9, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
8. Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central #1
September 9, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
September 16
9. Detective Comics #1113
September 16, 2026 · $4.99
Core issue
10. Nightwing #142
September 16, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
11. Catwoman #91
September 16, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
12. Batwoman #7
September 16, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
September 23
13. Harley Quinn #66
September 23, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
September 30
14. Poison Ivy #48
September 30, 2026 · $3.99
Core issue
October 7
15. Batman #14
October 7, 2026 · $4.99
Core issue
16. Batgirl #24
October 7, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
17. Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham #1
October 7, 2026 · $5.99 · One-shot
Tie-in
October 14
18. Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham General #2
October 14, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
19. Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central #2
October 14, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
October 21
20. Detective Comics #1114
October 21, 2026 · $4.99
Core issue
21. Batwoman #8
October 21, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
22. Catwoman #92
October 21, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
23. Nightwing #143
October 21, 2026 · $4.99
Tie-in
October 28
24. Harley Quinn #67
October 28, 2026 · $3.99
Tie-in
25. Poison Ivy #49
October 28, 2026 · $3.99
Core issue
26. Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunrise #1
October 28, 2026 · $5.99 · One-shot
Core issue and event finale
Batman: Bad Seeds Release Timeline
June 3–August 26: The Poison Ivy prologue unfolds.
August 26: The official prelude and Sunset kickoff arrive together.
September 2–30: The crisis spreads across Gotham and the Bat-Family titles.
October 7–21: The night deepens as the city approaches the point of no return.
October 28: Poison Ivy #49 and Sunrise #1 bring the event to its conclusion.
The expanded 26-issue checklist has a standard-cover cover price of approximately $119.74 before tax. The official prelude plus the shorter core-story route totals approximately $43.91 before tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read every tie-in?
The main storyline can be followed using the shorter core-story order above. The tie-ins show what is happening throughout Gotham and give characters including Batgirl, Batwoman, Catwoman, Nightwing, Harley Quinn, the GCPD, hospital staff, and Gotham’s civilians important roles in the crisis.
Can I start with Sunset #1?
Yes. Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1 is the official beginning of the event. Reading Poison Ivy #47 first will provide additional context for Pamela Isley’s actions.
How long does the event run?
The main event runs for ten weeks, from August 26 through October 28, 2026.
How many comics are in the complete checklist?
The expanded checklist contains 26 issues, including three Poison Ivy prologue chapters. Readers beginning with DC’s official prelude in Poison Ivy #47 will have 24 event issues.
Are there variant covers?
Yes. Many chapters have multiple variant editions, including card-stock, foil, incentive, and glow-in-the-dark covers. Selection and availability will vary, so advance ordering is recommended.
Preorder Batman: Bad Seeds
Don’t let Gotham’s longest night catch you unprepared.
Reserve the central storyline, build your own pull list, or order the complete crossover through our store. If you are looking for a particular variant cover, contact us early—special editions and incentive variants may have limited availability.
Batman: Bad Seeds begins August 26, 2026, with Poison Ivy #47 and Batman: Bad Seeds – Sunset #1.
Survive the night. Fear the morning.
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