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If you thought 2024 as the year of Superman, then you won’t believe what’s happening in 2025. DC is looking to make this year even bigger for the Man of Steel, and they are kicking things off with a massive lineup for the Summer of Superman. It all begins with a wedding in the Summer of Superman Special #1 and then hits another gear from there, with the return of Le Luthor, a new early readers graphic novel, a deep dive on Metropolis, and big new arcs for the Superman books, including the debut of a brand new series Superman Unlimited. Let’s get into everything that’s happening with the DC icon, starting with the Summer of Superman Special.
Summer of Superman Special #1 – April 16
Dan Slott will be debuting a new ongoing with Superman Unlimited, but he will first jump in with Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), Joshua Williamson (Superman, DC All In Special) and Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Super Sons) for the Summer of Superman Special, which hits comic stores and digital retailers on Wednesday, April 16th.
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.
Featuring a main and variant cover by Jiménez, this 48-page one-shot features 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.
Superman #25 – April 23
Just as Superman and Superwoman are recovering from their battles with Time Trapper and Doomsday, the biggest problem of all returns when Superman #25 hits comic book shops on April 23rd. Lex Luthor makes his DC All In return and is ready to fight for control of Supercorp and Metropolis. Written by Joshua Williamson, 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.
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Mora provides the wraparound main cover for Superman #25, with variant covers from a who’s-who of comic book art giants, including Guillem March, Jeff Dekal, Rafael Grassetti, Dave Johnson, Laura Braga, and Fico Ossio, plus an April Fools’ Day variant cover by Dan Hipp.
Superman: The World – June 24
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 24th. 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.
Superman’s Good Guy Gang – July 1
The Summer of Superman also features the debut of Superman’s Good Guy Gang on July 1st. The first in a multivolume series, this graphic novel is the perfect entry point for early readers ages 5–7 to discover the incredible world of DC’s Super Heroes. Superman’s Good Guy Gang is written and drawn by Death and Sparkles creator Rob Justus and introduces 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.
Action Comics #1085 – April 9
“Superman Superstars” concludes on April 9 with the release of Action Comics #1085. Written by G. Willow Wilson and featuring art by Gavin Guidry, part one of this two-part story is a real job for Superman. 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. Featuring a main cover by Brad Walker, with variant covers by Davide Paratore, Cully Hamner and Danny Earls.
Fans can also celebrate the DC icon on Superman Day, which will happen on April 18th, and DC will have a number of new editions of Superman classics in store for collectors. Those include:
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)
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
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