"Dan Slott Returns to DC Comics with Superman Unlimited"

DC Comics has announced the launch of a thrilling new monthly series, Superman Unlimited, set to debut in May 2025. This series marks the return of Dan Slott, a prominent writer known for his work on Marvel titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Although Slott has previously contributed to DC with titles like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, he has been exclusively with Marvel for the last two decades. Now, he's back to explore the world of Superman with Superman Unlimited.

Joining Slott on this exciting journey is the talented artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for his work on American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo. Slott expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “He’s the first and the greatest superhero of all-time, and I’ve been waiting my whole life to tell stories about him. Not just because of all the amazing powers he has, but because of who he is inside. Rafael Albuquerque and I are going to take him—and you—to places you’ll want to escape to every month. Millions of surprising ideas for Superman, Lois, the supporting cast, classic rogues, and all-new friends and foes too. If you’ve never read a Superman book, a DC book, or any comic book before—or if you’ve been a Superman fan your entire life—you couldn’t ask for a better place to take the leap and go all in than Superman Unlimited #1.”

Superman Unlimited introduces a perilous new reality for the Man of Steel. Following a Kryptonite asteroid shower that blankets the planet in Green K, Superman faces new challenges as foes like Intergang exploit his vulnerability with Kryptonite-powered weapons. This forces Superman to innovate with new technology and strategies to combat the heightened threat. Additionally, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to form a global multimedia conglomerate.

DC group editor Paul Kaminski compared Superman Unlimited to the iconic Superman/Batman series by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness from the early 2000s. He said, “Superman Unlimited will capture the big, fun, high-flying adventures that Superman is known for, while also providing big moments for DC’s Superman-related comics with the introduction of a massive new Kryptonite deposit. Imagine a world where Superman is stopping a bank robbery, but every weapon is packed with Kryptonite ammunition and every petty criminal carries a Kryptonite shiv. This is a world of unlimited danger on a level that Superman, and DC’s Superman family of characters, has never faced before.”

Kaminski further elaborated, “We just launched Justice League Unlimited in the fall, and Mark Waid and Dan Mora are telling a tale of unlimited Super Heroes in that ongoing series. In contrast, Slott and Albuquerque’s Superman Unlimited is a tale of unlimited Super-Villains that are super-charged by Kryptonite. Green K is everywhere. Superman is going to need to get to work and adapt to survive. Every line of Dan’s pitch is packed with surprises and every line Rafa draws is stunning… 2025 is truly going to be Superman UNLIMITED.”

The series will kick off with a 10-page prelude story featured in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, available on May 3, 2025. Following this, Superman Unlimited #1 will launch on May 21, just before the release of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11.

For more insights into Superman's future, explore what DC has in store for 2025 and get acquainted with the DC characters appearing in the first Superman trailer.