DC Comics has announced the launch of a new monthly series, Superman Unlimited, set to debut in May 2025. This exciting addition to the DC lineup marks the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott, who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Slott, who previously contributed to DC with works like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, has been exclusively with Marvel for the past two decades. His return to DC is highly anticipated and promises to bring fresh perspectives to the Superman universe.
Superman Unlimited will feature the artistic talents of Rafael Albuquerque, known for his work on American Vampire, and 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.”
The series introduces a new and dangerous status quo for Superman. Following a Kryptonite asteroid shower that blankets the planet in Green K, Superman faces new challenges as enemies like Intergang arm themselves with Kryptonite-fueled weapons. This forces the Man of Steel to develop new technology and crime-fighting strategies to combat the heightened threat. Additionally, 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 significance of Superman Unlimited, drawing parallels to the impact of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s Superman/Batman series from the early 2000s. He said, “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 noted the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the recently launched Justice League Unlimited, stating, “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 prelude to Slott and Albuquerque's run will be featured in a 10-page 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 ahead of the July 11 release of James Gunn's Superman film.
For more insights into Superman's future, explore what DC has planned for 2025 and get acquainted with the DC characters featured in the first Superman trailer.
