Dan Slott Returns to DC Comics with Superman Unlimited

DC Comics has unveiled an exciting new monthly series, Superman Unlimited, set to launch in May 2025. This series marks the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott to DC Comics after a two-decade-long exclusive stint with Marvel, where he was renowned for his contributions to titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four. Slott, who previously worked on DC titles like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures, is teaming up with artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo for this new 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 status quo for the Man of Steel. Following a Kryptonite asteroid shower that blankets the planet in Green K, Superman faces an unprecedented threat as enemies like Intergang arm themselves with weapons powered by his greatest weakness. This forces Superman to develop new technology and crimefighting strategies to combat the deadly new era. Simultaneously, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, which has merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to become a global multimedia conglomerate.

DC group editor Paul Kaminski highlighted the series' significance, saying, “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 also noted the contrast between Superman Unlimited and the recently launched Justice League Unlimited, stating, “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 kicks off with a 10-page prelude story in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, releasing on May 3, 2025. The official launch of Superman Unlimited #1 follows on May 21, just ahead of the July 11 premiere of James Gunn's Superman film.

For more on Superman's future, stay updated on what DC has in store for 2025 and check out the first Superman trailer to see which DC characters will be featured.