Superman Unlimited Brings Marvel Mainstay Dan Slott Back to DC Comics

DC Comics has announced the launch of Superman Unlimited, a new monthly series set to debut in May 2025. This exciting development marks the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott to DC Comics after a two-decade stint with Marvel, where he penned notable titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Slott, who previously contributed to DC's Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, is now set to redefine Superman's world.

Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)

Collaborating with Slott are artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for his work on American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo. Slott expressed his enthusiasm for the project, 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's impact on Earth, Superman confronts adversaries like Intergang, now armed with Kryptonite-infused weapons. This development compels Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to navigate this deadly era. Concurrently, Clark Kent faces 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 impact of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness's *Superman/Batman* from the early 2000s, saying, "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 on the series' thematic contrast to Justice League Unlimited, which Mark Waid and Dan Mora are currently working on. He noted, "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 kicks off with a 10-page prelude in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, set for release on May 3, 2025. Following this, Superman Unlimited #1 will hit the shelves on May 21, just before the July 11 release of James Gunn's Superman.

For more on Superman's future, explore what DC has in store for 2025 and get familiar with the DC characters featured in the first Superman trailer.