Dan Slott Returns to DC Comics with Superman Unlimited

DC Comics has announced the launch of Superman Unlimited, a thrilling new monthly series set to debut in May 2025. This exciting addition to the DC lineup marks the return of acclaimed writer Dan Slott to DC Comics, after a long stint of exclusivity with Marvel. Slott, known for his transformative runs on Marvel titles such as The Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Fantastic Four, previously contributed to DC with works like Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and Batman Adventures.

Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)Collaborating with Slott on this new venture is the talented artist Rafael Albuquerque, renowned for his work on American Vampire, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo.

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 perilous new reality for the Man of Steel. Following a Kryptonite asteroid that blankets the Earth in Green K, Superman faces a daunting challenge as adversaries like Intergang arm themselves with Kryptonite-powered weapons. This forces Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to navigate this deadly new era. Simultaneously, Clark Kent confronts a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications to form a global multimedia conglomerate.

Kaminski further elaborated on the broader context within DC's universe, saying, “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)Slott and Albuquerque's journey with Superman begins with a 10-page prelude story in DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1, set to release on May 3, 2025. The first issue of Superman Unlimited follows on May 21, just before the much-anticipated release of James Gunn's Superman film on July 11.

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.