DC Comics has announced an exciting new addition to its lineup with the launch of Superman Unlimited, a monthly series set to debut in May 2025. This series marks a significant return for Dan Slott, a renowned writer previously exclusive to Marvel Comics, known for his work on titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Slott, who has experience with DC through earlier works like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, is now back in the DC universe after a 20-year hiatus with Marvel.
Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)
Joining Slott on this new venture is artist Rafael Albuquerque, famous for American Vampire, along with colorist Marcelo Maiolo. Slott expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “He’s the first and the greatest superhero of all-time, and I’ve been waiting my whole life to tell stories about him. Not just because of all the amazing powers he has, but because of who he is inside. Rafael Albuquerque and I are going to take him—and you—to places you’ll want to escape to every month. Millions of surprising ideas for Superman, Lois, the supporting cast, classic rogues, and all-new friends and foes too. If you’ve never read a Superman book, a DC book, or any comic book before—or if you’ve been a Superman fan your entire life—you couldn’t ask for a better place to take the leap and go all in than Superman Unlimited #1.”
Superman Unlimited introduces a perilous new status quo for the Man of Steel. Following a Kryptonite asteroid that showers the planet with Green K, Superman faces a new threat as enemies like Intergang arm themselves with Kryptonite-fueled weapons. This forces Superman to develop new technology and crime-fighting tactics to counter this deadly new era. Simultaneously, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to form a global multimedia conglomerate.
DC group editor Paul Kaminski highlighted the series' significance, saying, “Superman Unlimited adds to the foundation of DC’s Superman comics in the same way Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s Superman/Batman did in the early 2000s. Superman Unlimited will capture the big, fun, high-flying adventures that Superman is known for, while also providing big moments for DC’s Superman-related comics with the introduction of a massive new Kryptonite deposit. Imagine a world where Superman is stopping a bank robbery, but every weapon is packed with Kryptonite ammunition and every petty criminal carries a Kryptonite shiv. This is a world of unlimited danger on a level that Superman, and DC’s Superman family of characters, has never faced before.”Kaminski also drew a contrast with another DC series, noting, “We just launched Justice League Unlimited in the fall, and Mark Waid and Dan Mora are telling a tale of unlimited Super Heroes in that ongoing series. In contrast, Slott and Albuquerque’s Superman Unlimited is a tale of unlimited Super-Villains that are super-charged by Kryptonite. Green K is everywhere. Superman is going to need to get to work and adapt to survive. Every line of Dan’s pitch is packed with surprises and every line Rafa draws is stunning… 2025 is truly going to be Superman UNLIMITED.”
Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)
The journey begins with a 10-page prelude story in the DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, set to release on May 3, 2025. Following this, Superman Unlimited #1 will hit the shelves on May 21, just before the release of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11.
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