DC Comics announces Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series debuting May 2025, featuring Marvel veteran Dan Slott. Slott, renowned for his work on titles like The Amazing Spider-Man 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 describes the series as a journey to unexpected places, promising surprises for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The series will feature Superman, Lois Lane, familiar villains, and entirely new adversaries.
The series introduces a perilous new reality for Superman. A Kryptonite asteroid shower leaves the planet saturated with Green K, empowering Intergang and other criminals with Kryptonite-enhanced weaponry. This forces Superman to develop innovative technology and combat strategies. Simultaneously, Clark Kent confronts a transformed Daily Planet, now a global media giant after merging with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications.
DC group editor Paul Kaminski compares the series' impact to that of Superman/Batman in the early 2000s, highlighting the large-scale adventures and significant implications for the wider DC Superman universe. Kaminski emphasizes the unprecedented threat posed by the widespread Green K, creating a world where even minor crimes utilize Kryptonite weaponry. He contrasts this with the Justice League Unlimited series, focusing on unlimited heroes, while Superman Unlimited showcases unlimited, Kryptonite-empowered villains.
A 10-page prelude story in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1 (May 3, 2025) precedes the launch of Superman Unlimited #1 on May 21, 2025, shortly before the release of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11.
