DC Comics has announced a new ongoing series, Superman Unlimited, written by Dan Slott with art by Rafael Albuquerque. The series debuts on May 21, 2025, as part of DC’s “Summer of Superman” publishing initiative, which also includes Action Comics, the flagship Superman series, and more.
The announcement also comes ahead of James Gunn’s new Superman movie getting released on July 11, 2025 starring David Corenswet.
Dan Slott’s First DC Ongoing Series
Dan Slott, known for his work on Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, makes his DC ongoing series debut with Superman Unlimited. Slott expressed excitement about writing Superman, saying in the press release:
“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.”
Green Kryptonite Changes the Game
The story kicks off when a massive extinction-level Kryptonite asteroid showers Superman’s greatest weakness down upon the earth, creating an arms race for the new most valuable resource on the planet: Green K. The greater availability of Kryptonite in the DC Universe changes the balance of power in the criminal empires of Metropolis and across the globe: Intergang, under new leadership, is on the rise, with practically all their foot soldiers carrying at least one clip of Kryptonite bullets on them. The asteroid left massive Kryptonite deposits to be mined, and it houses unlimited horrors yet to be unpacked. To survive, Superman will need to forge new alliances, new tech and new tactics if he hopes to carry on his quest for truth, justice and a better tomorrow!
The Daily Planet Expands
The series also explores a reimagined Daily Planet. A merger with a new incarnation of Morgan Edge’s Galaxy Communications expands the Daily Planet brand into a multimedia news platform with a cable news channel, website, strong social media presence, and—yes—Lois Lane is still editor in chief. Daily Planet regulars Jimmy Olsen, Ron Troupe, Cat Grant and Steve Lombard will staff satellite branches across the DC universe, creating a global network. Behind it all is the tech savvy of a new IT specialist from Gorilla City, King Solovar’s goddaughter, Tee-Nah.
Where to Start
Fans can get a sneak peek of Superman Unlimited in the 10-page prelude included in the DC All In 2025 Free Comic Book Day Special Edition on May 3, 2025. The first full issue will be available in stores and online on May 21, retailing at $4.99 for the main cover and $5.99 for variants.
What to Expect from “Summer of Superman”
The “Summer of Superman” initiative will feature new and ongoing series spotlighting Superman, Superboy, Supergirl, Krypto, and other characters from the Superman universe.
DC group editor Paul Kaminski 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 continued:
“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.”
Stay tuned for more updates as DC’s All In campaign unfolds.
