DC Comics announces Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series debuting May 2025, bringing acclaimed Marvel writer Dan Slott back to DC. Slott, known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, returns to DC after a two-decade Marvel exclusivity.
Superman Unlimited pairs Slott with artist Rafael Albuquerque and colorist Marcelo Maiolo.
Slott states, "He's the greatest superhero, and I've waited my whole life to tell his stories. Rafael and I will take him—and you—to incredible places each month. Expect surprising stories featuring Superman, Lois, familiar villains, and brand-new characters."
The series introduces a perilous new reality. A Kryptonite asteroid shower arms Intergang with Kryptonite weapons, forcing Superman to develop innovative technology and combat strategies. Simultaneously, Clark Kent faces a transformed Daily Planet, now a global multimedia giant after merging with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications.
DC group editor Paul Kaminski compares the series to Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness's Superman/Batman, promising "big, fun adventures" and a significant shift in the DC Superman universe due to a massive Kryptonite deposit. He envisions a world where even petty criminals wield Kryptonite-enhanced weapons.
Kaminski further notes the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the recently launched Justice League Unlimited, highlighting the former's focus on Kryptonite-empowered super-villains.
A 10-page prelude story launches in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1 on May 3, 2025, followed by Superman Unlimited #1 on May 21, preceding James Gunn's Superman film release on July 11.
