Runway to Ruin connects five DC GO! webcomics starting October 1
The vertical line's first crossover ends October 29, offers free episodes with registration, and precedes three new series in November.
R42 / SUMMARY
Runway to Ruin, the first DC GO! crossover, begins October 1 and ends October 29, 2026. It connects five vertical series, with opening and closing chapters written by Patrick R. Young and drawn by Andrew Drilon, and will be free with DC Universe Infinite registration where the service is available.
KEY POINTS
- The crossover begins October 1 with Runway to Ruin Alpha and ends October 29 with Runway to Ruin Omega.
- Five DC GO! originals join the event, including stories starring Nightwing, Harley Quinn, Jon Kent, and Shazam.
- Episodes will be free with DC Universe Infinite registration, although availability varies by country.
- Three new vertical series launch in November, while the first print collections arrive October 6.
DC will launch Runway to Ruin on October 1, 2026, as the first crossover for DC GO!, its webcomics line designed for vertical reading on phones. The event opens with Runway to Ruin Alpha and concludes October 29 with Runway to Ruin Omega. Both the opening and closing chapters are written by Patrick R. Young and drawn by Andrew Drilon.
According to the publisher's September 29 announcement, every episode will be available to read for free with registration on DC Universe Infinite. There is a practical geographic limitation: the service does not operate in every country, so access depends on a reader's region.
A crossover built for vertical scrolling
The story brings the characters together at an intergalactic fashion showcase, where King Cringe turns embarrassing memories into weapons. Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Jon Kent, and Billy Batson are among the heroes forced to face those memories. The premise preserves the comedy-and-adventure tone of the participating titles while requiring coordination among five creative teams.
The lineup consists of Nothing Butt Nightwing by Patrick R. Young and Moy R. Marco; Harley Quinn in Paradise by CRC Payne and Natalie Nardozza; Warriors and a Wee Wonder by Stephanie Williams and Carola Borelli; Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite by Sam Camp and Seraji; and The Magical Mysteries of Shazam! by Steve Orlando and Giopota.
DC GO! debuted in October 2024 with pages arranged for vertical scrolling instead of conventional horizontal or paginated layouts. Until now, the initiative has operated mainly as a collection of standalone series. Runway to Ruin is the line's first public test as a shared universe capable of supporting a month-long event. That does not amount to a confirmed change in the continuity of DC's print comic books; it is an expansion within DC GO!'s own original catalog.
The event also marks a transition into November
Three originals arrive after the crossover ends. Supergirl: Accidental Chef!, by Brandon Chen and Inspired Production Studios, casts Kara Zor-El as an apprentice aboard a floating food truck. Green Lanterns: Bad Boys for Light, by Brandon T. Snyder and Jo Mi-Gyeong, pairs Hal Jordan and John Stewart on cold cases. Finding My GCPD Dad a Girlfriend, by Jessica Rotinah, Siobhan Chiffon, and Cathy Le, follows Barbara Gordon as she tries to help Jim Gordon find a relationship.
The publisher has also confirmed follow-ups for characters already represented in the line. Poison Ivy in Briarwood follows Harley Quinn in Paradise, while Warriors and a ’Tween Wonder continues Diana's story. Additional seasons of Jon Kent, Shazam, and Nothing Butt Nightwing remain on the schedule.
At the same time, Nothing Butt Nightwing Vol. 1, Harley Quinn in Paradise Vol. 1, and Renaissance of Raven reach bookstores on October 6. These are the first DC GO! stories to receive print collections. Combining a digital crossover with the conversion of mobile series into physical books suggests a two-way strategy: use vertical releases to build recurring readership, then bring titles with an established audience into the traditional market. That is an editorial interpretation; the schedule and announced editions are confirmed facts from DC.
Gabriel Silva
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R42 / FAQ
What is Runway to Ruin?
It is the first crossover for DC GO!, DC's vertical webcomics line. The story connects five originals around an intergalactic fashion showcase attacked by the villain King Cringe.
When does Runway to Ruin begin and end?
The event begins October 1, 2026, with Runway to Ruin Alpha and concludes October 29 with Runway to Ruin Omega.
Will Runway to Ruin be free?
DC says every episode can be read for free with registration on DC Universe Infinite. The service is not available in every country.
Which series are part of the crossover?
The participating series are Nothing Butt Nightwing, Harley Quinn in Paradise, Warriors and a Wee Wonder, Jon Kent: This Internship Is My Kryptonite, and The Magical Mysteries of Shazam!.
What will DC GO! publish after the event?
In November, the line adds Supergirl: Accidental Chef!, Green Lanterns: Bad Boys for Light, and Finding My GCPD Dad a Girlfriend, alongside continuations of existing series.