Dan Slott Returns to DC Comics with Superman Unlimited

DC Comics has announced the launch of Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series set to debut in May 2025. This exciting addition to the Superman universe marks the return of renowned writer Dan Slott to DC Comics after a 20-year exclusive stint with Marvel. Slott, known for his impactful work on titles like The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, is teaming up with artist Rafael Albuquerque, celebrated for his work on American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo for this venture.

Art by Rafael Abuequerque. (Image Credit: DC)

Expressing his enthusiasm, Slott stated, "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's impact on Earth, Superman faces a world where even minor criminals are armed with Kryptonite weapons, thanks to Intergang's exploitation of the new Green K deposits. This scenario compels Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to navigate this deadly new era. Simultaneously, Clark Kent must adapt to a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to form 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 emphasized, "*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 also 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."

Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)

The series will kick off with a 10-page prelude in 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, just before the July 11 premiere of James Gunn's Superman film.

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