DC Comics announces Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series debuting May 2025, marking the return of Marvel veteran Dan Slott to DC. Slott, renowned for his work on Marvel titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, will be crafting this new Superman saga. While Slott has a history with DC, his work on titles like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, he's been primarily associated with Marvel for the past two decades.
Slott teams up with artist Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire) and colorist Marcelo Maiolo for this exciting new series. Slott describes the series as an opportunity to explore the character of Superman beyond his powers, promising surprising stories featuring Superman, Lois Lane, familiar villains, and brand-new adversaries.
Superman Unlimited introduces a perilous new reality for the Man of Steel. A Kryptonite asteroid shower leaves the planet saturated with Green K, empowering Intergang and other criminals with Kryptonite-enhanced weaponry. This necessitates Superman developing innovative technology and combat strategies. Simultaneously, Clark Kent confronts 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' impact to that of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness's Superman/Batman in the early 2000s, highlighting the blend of large-scale adventures with significant implications for the broader DC Superman universe. The abundance of Green K creates a world where even minor crimes pose extraordinary threats.
Kaminski further emphasizes the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the concurrently running Justice League Unlimited, describing the former as a story of unlimited super-villains empowered by the widespread Kryptonite. He praises Slott's inventive storyline and Albuquerque's stunning artwork, promising a thrilling 2025 for Superman fans.
A 10-page prelude story in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1 (releasing May 3, 2025) precedes the launch of Superman Unlimited #1 on May 21, just before the July 11 release of James Gunn's Superman film.
