"Dan Slott Returns to DC with Superman Unlimited"

DC Comics has announced the launch of a thrilling new monthly series, Superman Unlimited, set to debut in May 2025. This exciting development marks the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott to the DC universe, a significant shift since he has been an exclusive Marvel writer for the past two decades. Slott, renowned for his work on Marvel's titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, previously contributed to DC's Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures.

Slott will be collaborating with artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for his work on American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo on this new venture. In a statement, Slott expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, "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 challenging new reality for the Man of Steel. Following a Kryptonite asteroid's impact on Earth, Superman faces an unprecedented threat as adversaries like Intergang arm themselves with Kryptonite-powered weapons. This forces Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to combat the escalating danger. Concurrently, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to become a global multimedia conglomerate.

DC group editor Paul Kaminski likened Superman Unlimited to the influential Superman/Batman series by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness from the early 2000s. He stated, "Superman Unlimited adds to the foundation of DC’s Superman comics in the same way Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s Superman/Batman did in the early 2000s. 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 highlighted the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the recently launched Justice League Unlimited, noting, "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 begins with a 10-page prelude in the DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, set for release on May 3, 2025. The first issue of Superman Unlimited will follow on May 21, 2025, just before the premiere of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11, 2025.

For those eager to learn more about Superman's upcoming adventures, check out what DC has planned for 2025 and explore the DC characters featured in the first trailer for James Gunn's Superman film.