As announced last week, DC Comics is launching a new Superman Unlimited ongoing series from the creative team of writer Dan Slott, artist Rafael Albuquerque, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo. It’s all part of the publisher’s “Summer of Superman” initiative putting the focus squarely on the Last Son of Krypton with the James Gunn-directed Superman movie. Today DC revealed more about “Summer of Superman” initiative which will feature an incredible lineup of comic books and graphic novels for fans of all ages,

It all begins this April with a Summer of Superman Special one-shot which will see upcoming Superman Unlimited, writer Dan Slott join storytelling heavyweights Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), Joshua Williamson (Superman, DC All In Special) and artist Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Super Sons) for the Summer of Superman Special, arriving at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday, April 16th.

Here’s how the publisher describes the one-shot:

In this oversize issue, Slott, Waid and Williamson deliver a single story in three acts, highlighted by Jiménez’s dynamic art style that has made him a favorite of comic book fans worldwide. The wedding of Lana Lang and John Henry Irons (a.k.a. Steel) serves as the backdrop for an outpouring of love and support from family and friends. However, their big day will also be big trouble, as threats from the past, present and future will spawn major new conflicts for the Superman family.

The Summer of Superman Special 48-page one-shot will feature a main and variant cover by Jiménez, as well as additional variant covers by Alexander Lozano, John Giang, Mahmud Asrar, and Dan Jurgens, plus an adorable variant cover featuring Krypto, (Super)man’s best friend, by Chrissie Zullo-Uminga.

Summer of Superman initiative Fans may recall that in 2024 DC launched “Superman Superstars” initiative featuring celebrated writers and artists taking over Action Comics. The initiative will conclude on April 9th with Action Comics #1085 from writer G. Willow Wilson and artist by Gavin Guidry. The issue will feature a main cover by Brad Walker, with variant covers by Davide Paratore, Cully Hamner and Danny Earls.

Here’s how DC describes this first part of a two-part story:

Lois Lane sends the Man of Steel to a scientific outpost in the Arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But when Superman arrives, he quickly finds out that the outpost has been plagued by a villain who plans to melt humanity’s hopes for survival.

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Switching over to the main ongoing Superman title by Joshua Williamson, April 23rd will see the release of the monumental 25th issue. This oversize (48-page) issue features art by series artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), Eddy Barrows (Action Comics) and Eber Ferreira (Action Comics, Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special) and celebrates the last two years of Superman, connects to Summer of Superman Special #1, and sets up a brand-new storyline featuring Superman’s greatest enemy.

The issue will feature a main cover by Mora with variants by acclaimed artists including Guillem March, Jeff Dekal, Rafael Grassetti, Dave Johnson, Laura Braga, and Fico Ossio, plus an April Fools’ Day variant cover by Dan Hipp.

On June 24th, DC is going global with the Superman: The World anthology. Description below:

The Man of Tomorrow usually soars through the skies in Metropolis, but no matter where a cry for help comes from, Superman will always be there to save the day. In the tradition of critically acclaimed anthologies Batman: The World and Joker: The World, witness what makes Superman an international symbol of truth, justice, and hope with the global release of Superman: The World on June 24. Renowned Superman storytellers Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks join a team of fifteen international creators to tell tales that highlight what makes Superman the greatest superhero of all. Superman: The World is scheduled to launch day and date in the following territories: Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Turkey, India, Cameroon, Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Argentina.

Ahead of the aforementioned Superman film, DC is debuting Superman’s Good Guy Gang graphic novel by Rob Justus on July 1 perfect for young readers and young readers at heart. The first in a multivolume series will introduce “readers to an eight-year-old Clark Kent, and his super-powered friends Hawkgirl and Green Lantern Guy Gardner, as they test their abilities, grow together and maybe even earn some good guy points along the way. Future books in the series will include popular DC Super Heroes Batman, Wonder Woman, Mr. Terrific and more.”

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Likewise, for the Summer of Superman initiative DC is going all out for to celebrate Superman Day on April 18the (the 1938 publication date for the iconic Action Comics #1), with a curated list of titles featuring the Man of Steel available at participating booksellers, mass market and online retailers:

  • All-Star Superman Deluxe Superman Day Edition hardcover (new dust jacket featuring art by Frank Quitely)
  • Superman Unchained Deluxe Superman Day Edition hardcover (new dust jacket featuring art by Jim Lee)

Available exclusively at participating comic book shops:

  • All Star Superman #1 Special Edition by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
  • Superman For All Seasons Book One Special Edition by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
  • An excerpt of the upcoming young adult graphic novel Jimmy Olsen’s Supercyclopedia by Gabe Soria and Sandy Jarrell
  • Action Comics #1 Golden Age–Size Facsimile Edition featuring an homage cover by superstar artist Dan Mora