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 the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott to the DC Universe after a long stint with Marvel, where he penned notable titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Slott, who previously contributed to DC's Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, is teaming up with artist Rafael Albuquerque and colorist Marcelo Maiolo for this new venture.
Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)
Expressing his enthusiasm, Slott stated, “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.”
In Superman Unlimited, the Man of Steel faces a perilous new reality following a Kryptonite asteroid that scatters Green K across the planet. This development empowers villains like Intergang with Kryptonite-infused weapons, challenging Superman to innovate with new technology and crimefighting strategies. Meanwhile, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to form a global multimedia conglomerate.
*Superman Unlimited* aims to build on the legacy of DC’s Superman comics, drawing comparisons to the influential *Superman/Batman* series by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness. DC group editor Paul Kaminski commented, “*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 highlighted the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the recently launched Justice League Unlimited, noting, “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 series will kick off with a 10-page prelude in the DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, available on May 3, 2025, followed by the launch of Superman Unlimited #1 on May 21, just before the release of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11.
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