DC Comics has announced the launch of a thrilling new monthly series titled Superman Unlimited, set to debut in May 2025. This series marks a significant return to DC for acclaimed writer Dan Slott, who has been a Marvel Comics exclusive for the past two decades. Slott, renowned for his work on Marvel's The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, previously contributed to DC titles such as Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures.
Slott will be teaming up with artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo for this exciting project. In his statement, Slott expressed his enthusiasm: “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 reality for the Man of Steel. Following the impact of a Kryptonite asteroid that scatters Green K across the planet, Superman faces formidable challenges as enemies like Intergang arm themselves with weapons powered by his greatest weakness. This forces Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to combat the escalating threats. Simultaneously, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now a global multimedia conglomerate after merging with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications.
DC group editor Paul Kaminski highlighted the series' significance: “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 further elaborated on the series' connection to DC's broader narrative: “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.”
The adventure begins with a 10-page prelude in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, set to release on May 3, 2025. The first issue of Superman Unlimited follows on May 21, just ahead of the July 11 premiere of James Gunn's Superman film.
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