Now is a great time to restart coverage as the upcoming Superman movie has spurred DC into declaring this the Summer of Superman. That means lots of super-books to cover! If looking for all the solicits, head here: https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-comics/dc-comics-april-2025-solicitations-cover/
But 'Summer of Superman' is just the beginning of what looks to be a great month.
But 'Summer of Superman' is just the beginning of what looks to be a great month.
I'll start with something I probably won't be getting but will look forward to hearing about. Jon Kent is going to be a star in the new Secret Six book. It is interesting that he is called 'Super Son' and no longer Superman.
I have been really enjoying the current New Gods book, even if only 2 issues in. It is great fun and the art is compelling. In this month's issue, the JLA guest stars.
There is a lot of the 1970's Superman arc 'Kryptonite Nevermore' in this month's solicits. You'll see more below but there is a trade of the story coming out this month too. Denny O'Neil strips Superman's power but eliminates Kryptonite, makes Clark a reporter, and otherwise does a soft reboot.
Lastly, there is a The DC Universe by Steve Ditko Omnibus coming out, stuffed with Hawk and Dove, Creeper. Stalker, and other Ditko ephemera! Incredible!
But on to the super-books!
SUMMER OF SUPERMAN SPECIAL #1
Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, and Mark Waid
Art and cover by Jorge Jiménez
Variant covers by Alexander Lozano, John Giang, Mahmud Asrar, and Chrissie Zullo-Uminga
1:25 ratio variant cover by Dan Jurgens
Foil variant cover by Jorge Jiménez
The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day—but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025!
Foil variant cover by Jorge Jiménez
The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day—but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jiménez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025!
The big news that dropped earlier this month was that Dan Slott is writing a Superman Unlimited book. I liked Slott on She-Hulk and Silver Surfer. We'll see if he can bring some of that energy here. The fact that Slott has his own book maker me hope Joshua Williamson stays on Superman. And this story sounds fun with a super-wedding.
Would love to hear what folks think about Slott coming over!
SUPERMAN: THE WORLD
Written by DAN JURGENS, JORGE JIMENÉZ, SATOSHI MIYAGAWA, STEPAN KOPRIVA, DR. EJOB GAIUS, JEFFERSON COSTA SYLVIAN, and more Art by LEE WEEKS, JORGE JIMENÉZ, KAI KITAGO, MICHAL SUCHÁNEK, JEFFERSON COSTA, MARCIAL, and more
Cover by LEE WEEKS
The hero who inspired a generation, Superman, has always strived to protect not just Metropolis but the entire world.
The Man of Tomorrow usually soars through the skies in Metropolis, but no matter where in the world a cry for help comes, Superman will always be there to save the day.
Witness what makes Superman a global phenomenon as 15 countries tell tales that highlight what makes the Man of Steel the greatest superhero of all! Written by teams of top international talent, including Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks (U.S. storyline)!
Apparently there was a Batman: The World book and a Joker: The World Book. I was hoping this was going to be a thick anthology like the holiday ones DC puts out. But this is a more elegant package, a $24.99 hardcover book. As such, I don't think I'll be getting this out of the gate. Let me know!
SUPERMAN #25
Written by Joshua Williamson
Art by Dan Mora, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira
Cover by Dan Mora
Variant covers by Rafael Grassetti, Guillem March, Jeff Dekal, and Brad Walker
1:25 variant cover by Dave Johnson
1:50 variant cover by Laura Braga
1:100 variant cover by Fico Ossio
April Fools' variant cover by Dan Hipp
Foil variant cover by Dan Mora
Blank sketch cover
Superman and Superwoman are still reeling from their epic battles against Doomsday and Time Trapper, but a bigger problem just appeared…Lex is back! Lex’s memory was erased during the House of Brainiac arc, but now Superman’s greatest enemy has returned with a twist, and he’s ready for a fight to control Supercorp and Metropolis. Is this the end of Supercorp?!
Prepare for a shocking oversize issue that celebrates the last two years of Superman, connects to the Summer of Superman, and sets up a brand-new storyline!
I have been wondering from the beginning if Lex's new leaf was a lie. The whole 'let me team up Superman' Lex has been interesting to read but I have been waiting. Then the amnestic Lex made things even muddier.
And will Superman here be as mad for recidivist Lex as he was for Major Disaster in JLU in the past.
Knowing he needs a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But when Clark arrives, he discovers that the scientific outpost has been plagued by a villain hoping to melt humanity’s hopes for survival. Sounds like a job for Superman!
'Superman Superstars' ends? What a short lived idea! I guess that means we'll be getting a new creative team on the book? A new ongoing writer and artist?? Hoping we get another solid team on the book.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST 2025 ANNUAL
Written by MARK WAID, CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL and MORGAN HAMPTON
Art by DAN McDAID and CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by CLAYTON HENRY and SALVADOR LARROCA
1:25 variant cover by LAURA BRAGA
“We Are Yesterday” part three of six. The secret origin of the single most unholy union in DCU history is at last revealed! The Legion of Doom has set in motion a scheme to lay waste to not only the World's Finest Team—but to the present-day Justice League Unlimited! How is this possible? All will be revealed in this special World’s Finest Annual by Mark Waid, Christopher Cantwell, and Dan McDaid! Plus: Meet John Stewart, the newest ring-slinger of sector 2814, in this definitive World’s Finest telling of John Stewart’s Lantern origins!
Part three of "We are Yesterday" rolls into the World's Finest annual.
Then, as the Absolute Universe expands, dark forces begin to gather in the shadows…forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while a mysterious figure watches—but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?
I love FCBD and this seems like a great offering. The beginning of that Slott/Albuquerque run on the new Superman book. The storyline has been leaked that a huge amount of Kryptonite lands on Earth so everyone has some Green K. I think Kryptonite can be a crutch. Now it is a ubiquitous crutch. How do you get this genie back in the bottle. Unless there is some Kryptonite Nevermore ending in Slott's story.
Written by DAN JURGENS, JORGE JIMENÉZ, SATOSHI MIYAGAWA, STEPAN KOPRIVA, DR. EJOB GAIUS, JEFFERSON COSTA SYLVIAN, and more Art by LEE WEEKS, JORGE JIMENÉZ, KAI KITAGO, MICHAL SUCHÁNEK, JEFFERSON COSTA, MARCIAL, and more
Cover by LEE WEEKS
The hero who inspired a generation, Superman, has always strived to protect not just Metropolis but the entire world.
The Man of Tomorrow usually soars through the skies in Metropolis, but no matter where in the world a cry for help comes, Superman will always be there to save the day.
Witness what makes Superman a global phenomenon as 15 countries tell tales that highlight what makes the Man of Steel the greatest superhero of all! Written by teams of top international talent, including Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks (U.S. storyline)!
Apparently there was a Batman: The World book and a Joker: The World Book. I was hoping this was going to be a thick anthology like the holiday ones DC puts out. But this is a more elegant package, a $24.99 hardcover book. As such, I don't think I'll be getting this out of the gate. Let me know!
Written by Joshua Williamson
Art by Dan Mora, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira
Cover by Dan Mora
Variant covers by Rafael Grassetti, Guillem March, Jeff Dekal, and Brad Walker
1:25 variant cover by Dave Johnson
1:50 variant cover by Laura Braga
1:100 variant cover by Fico Ossio
April Fools' variant cover by Dan Hipp
Foil variant cover by Dan Mora
Blank sketch cover
Superman and Superwoman are still reeling from their epic battles against Doomsday and Time Trapper, but a bigger problem just appeared…Lex is back! Lex’s memory was erased during the House of Brainiac arc, but now Superman’s greatest enemy has returned with a twist, and he’s ready for a fight to control Supercorp and Metropolis. Is this the end of Supercorp?!
Prepare for a shocking oversize issue that celebrates the last two years of Superman, connects to the Summer of Superman, and sets up a brand-new storyline!
I have been wondering from the beginning if Lex's new leaf was a lie. The whole 'let me team up Superman' Lex has been interesting to read but I have been waiting. Then the amnestic Lex made things even muddier.
It will be interesting to see just how evil this Lex is and why his memories came back.
And will Superman here be as mad for recidivist Lex as he was for Major Disaster in JLU in the past.
The cover shown is the rare Ossio cover so I am sure expensive. Too bad. Fico Ossio seems to like drawing Supergirl.
ACTION COMICS #1085
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by GAVIN GUIDRY
Cover by BRAD WALKER
Variant covers by DAVIDE PARATORE and CULLY HAMNER
1:25 variant cover by DANNY EARLS
“Superman Superstars” concludes with an unforgettable two-part story written by Poison Ivy’s G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78).
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by GAVIN GUIDRY
Cover by BRAD WALKER
Variant covers by DAVIDE PARATORE and CULLY HAMNER
1:25 variant cover by DANNY EARLS
“Superman Superstars” concludes with an unforgettable two-part story written by Poison Ivy’s G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78).
Knowing he needs a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But when Clark arrives, he discovers that the scientific outpost has been plagued by a villain hoping to melt humanity’s hopes for survival. Sounds like a job for Superman!
'Superman Superstars' ends? What a short lived idea! I guess that means we'll be getting a new creative team on the book? A new ongoing writer and artist?? Hoping we get another solid team on the book.
I haven't read much G. Willow Wilson but I do know she is on Poison Ivy, so why not have a Superman story about climate control. I hope it isn't too heavy-handed.
I really liked Guidry on Superman '78 so I will be looking forward to seeing his take on a more current DCU.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #38
Written by MARK WAID
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by GAVIN GUIDRY and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
1:25 variant cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE
April Fools' variant cover by BRANDT and STEIN
“We Are Yesterday” part one of six. The sinister psychic powers of the devious Gorilla Grodd have the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in their sights, but all is not as it seems to be! There’s something strange going on here...some monkey business that the World’s Finest can’t quite put a finger on. It’s almost as if this Gorilla Grodd has...knowledge of the future?
"We are Yesterday" is a sort of crossover, working through all of Waid's books. It'll be fun to see Waid on Grodd. But don't know how the title works his way into this. World's Finest is set in a sort of past. Is that it?
Written by MARK WAID
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by GAVIN GUIDRY and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
1:25 variant cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE
April Fools' variant cover by BRANDT and STEIN
“We Are Yesterday” part one of six. The sinister psychic powers of the devious Gorilla Grodd have the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in their sights, but all is not as it seems to be! There’s something strange going on here...some monkey business that the World’s Finest can’t quite put a finger on. It’s almost as if this Gorilla Grodd has...knowledge of the future?
"We are Yesterday" is a sort of crossover, working through all of Waid's books. It'll be fun to see Waid on Grodd. But don't know how the title works his way into this. World's Finest is set in a sort of past. Is that it?
Good to see Clayton Henry landing on his feet.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST 2025 ANNUAL
Written by MARK WAID, CHRISTOPHER CANTWELL and MORGAN HAMPTON
Art by DAN McDAID and CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by CLAYTON HENRY and SALVADOR LARROCA
1:25 variant cover by LAURA BRAGA
“We Are Yesterday” part three of six. The secret origin of the single most unholy union in DCU history is at last revealed! The Legion of Doom has set in motion a scheme to lay waste to not only the World's Finest Team—but to the present-day Justice League Unlimited! How is this possible? All will be revealed in this special World’s Finest Annual by Mark Waid, Christopher Cantwell, and Dan McDaid! Plus: Meet John Stewart, the newest ring-slinger of sector 2814, in this definitive World’s Finest telling of John Stewart’s Lantern origins!
Part three of "We are Yesterday" rolls into the World's Finest annual.
Having Waid create a Super Friends style Legion of Doom will probably be a ton of fun. Like seeing Lex in a more classic purple/green suit. And I liked Dan McDaid's work on Kneel Before Zod so seeing his take on Superman will be fun.
But why 'We are Yesterday'?
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #6
Written by JASON AARON
Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by DERRICK CHEW and PUPPETEER LEE
1:25 variant cover by ROD REIS
1:50 variant cover by DERRICK CHEW
Something strange happened in the American heartland several years ago. Something that brought fear and darkness to a small Kansas town…and forever changed the lives of one kindly couple. Welcome to Smallville.
Six issues in it looks like we'll get some more of this Superman's origin. The Smallville angle and the Kents are a part of this series I am intrigued about. Will the Kents be good people? Or also warped by Darkseid energy? There is no doubt the 'kindly couple' wording was pulled from the All Star Superman origin.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #6
Written by JASON AARON
Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by DERRICK CHEW and PUPPETEER LEE
1:25 variant cover by ROD REIS
1:50 variant cover by DERRICK CHEW
Something strange happened in the American heartland several years ago. Something that brought fear and darkness to a small Kansas town…and forever changed the lives of one kindly couple. Welcome to Smallville.
Six issues in it looks like we'll get some more of this Superman's origin. The Smallville angle and the Kents are a part of this series I am intrigued about. Will the Kents be good people? Or also warped by Darkseid energy? There is no doubt the 'kindly couple' wording was pulled from the All Star Superman origin.
Perhaps the most vexing thing about the solicit was the lack of Rafa Sandoval on art.
SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR #3
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH
Variant covers by CHRIS SAMNEE and DECLAN SHALVEY
Lex is on death’s door as a new threat emerges to finally take down the Man of Steel. Will Superman be able to face down this danger and save Lex, or will this be the world’s greatest hero’s biggest failure? Don’t miss this pulse-pounding conclusion!
Do you remember the first part? It came out in August of 2023!
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH
Variant covers by CHRIS SAMNEE and DECLAN SHALVEY
Lex is on death’s door as a new threat emerges to finally take down the Man of Steel. Will Superman be able to face down this danger and save Lex, or will this be the world’s greatest hero’s biggest failure? Don’t miss this pulse-pounding conclusion!
Do you remember the first part? It came out in August of 2023!
Let's hope this time, we get the ending!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #6
Written by MARK WAID
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by LEE BERMEJO, NATHAN SZERDY, and FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:25 variant cover by DAN JURGENS
1:50 variant cover by TRAVIS MOORE
“We Are Yesterday” part two of six. The horrific hidden identity of the Inferno cult has been revealed, and the Legion of Doom is here to take no prisoners! But some-thing is...off about these ferocious foes of the Justice League. They fight without wisdom, without experience—but with a secret edge?! Buckle up for the biggest clash in Justice League history as Lex Luthor, the Joker, Cheetah, Grodd, and all the vile villains of the original Legion of Doom arrive to terrorize tomorrow!
"We Are Yesterday" hits the present in JLU. This must be a new LoD, given the old LoD has been formed in World's Finest. The description here (without wisdom, without experience) makes me wonder if these are villains from the past pulled into the future?
Written by MARK WAID
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by LEE BERMEJO, NATHAN SZERDY, and FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:25 variant cover by DAN JURGENS
1:50 variant cover by TRAVIS MOORE
“We Are Yesterday” part two of six. The horrific hidden identity of the Inferno cult has been revealed, and the Legion of Doom is here to take no prisoners! But some-thing is...off about these ferocious foes of the Justice League. They fight without wisdom, without experience—but with a secret edge?! Buckle up for the biggest clash in Justice League history as Lex Luthor, the Joker, Cheetah, Grodd, and all the vile villains of the original Legion of Doom arrive to terrorize tomorrow!
"We Are Yesterday" hits the present in JLU. This must be a new LoD, given the old LoD has been formed in World's Finest. The description here (without wisdom, without experience) makes me wonder if these are villains from the past pulled into the future?
Cheetah? Joker? Luthor? That's pretty cool to see. Joker was never in animated LoD so he could be a wild card.
No Dan Mora here but Travis Moore is a good replacement.
DC ALL IN/ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE 2025 FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1
Written by DAN SLOTT and JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND STEFANO NESI
Foil variant covers by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND STEFANO NESI
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The DC All In saga explodes into a brand-new Free Comic Book Day flipbook! First up, the core-line DC Universe soars into Superman action with the dazzling debut of superstar writer Dan Slott alongside acclaimed artist Rafael Albuquerque! In this special “zero issue” installment of the forthcoming Superman Unlimited series, you will witness the prelude to the biggest Superman comic book adventure of the year, as well as an ominous new threat from the heavens that will change the course of Kryptonian life on planet Earth as we know it!
DC ALL IN/ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE 2025 FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1
Written by DAN SLOTT and JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND STEFANO NESI
Foil variant covers by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, AND STEFANO NESI
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The DC All In saga explodes into a brand-new Free Comic Book Day flipbook! First up, the core-line DC Universe soars into Superman action with the dazzling debut of superstar writer Dan Slott alongside acclaimed artist Rafael Albuquerque! In this special “zero issue” installment of the forthcoming Superman Unlimited series, you will witness the prelude to the biggest Superman comic book adventure of the year, as well as an ominous new threat from the heavens that will change the course of Kryptonian life on planet Earth as we know it!
Then, as the Absolute Universe expands, dark forces begin to gather in the shadows…forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while a mysterious figure watches—but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?
I love FCBD and this seems like a great offering. The beginning of that Slott/Albuquerque run on the new Superman book. The storyline has been leaked that a huge amount of Kryptonite lands on Earth so everyone has some Green K. I think Kryptonite can be a crutch. Now it is a ubiquitous crutch. How do you get this genie back in the bottle. Unless there is some Kryptonite Nevermore ending in Slott's story.
As for the Absolute Universe, I am reading Batman and Superman. But none of the other titles are on my list. Who is the new character? Some Absolute Monitor??
SUPERMAN’S GOOD GUY GANG 2025 FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
Written by ROB JUSTUS
Art and cover by ROB JUSTUS
DC’s debut early reader graphic novel for ages 5-7!
Nine-year-old Clark Kent is pretty super: super-fast, super-strong, and super-cool! But being so super can also be super lonely, until he meets fellow super-powered kids Kendra Saunders and Guy Gardner, a.k.a. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern! Together, they’ll form a club where other supers can be themselves, test their powers, grow to-gether, and maybe earn some good-guy points along the way. Future books in the series will include Mr. Terrific, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more as the Good Guy Gang grows!
I am all for a new kid's book to introduce a new generation to the DCU.
SUPERMAN’S GOOD GUY GANG 2025 FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
Written by ROB JUSTUS
Art and cover by ROB JUSTUS
DC’s debut early reader graphic novel for ages 5-7!
Nine-year-old Clark Kent is pretty super: super-fast, super-strong, and super-cool! But being so super can also be super lonely, until he meets fellow super-powered kids Kendra Saunders and Guy Gardner, a.k.a. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern! Together, they’ll form a club where other supers can be themselves, test their powers, grow to-gether, and maybe earn some good-guy points along the way. Future books in the series will include Mr. Terrific, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more as the Good Guy Gang grows!
I am all for a new kid's book to introduce a new generation to the DCU.
I don't know anything about Rob Justus.
SUPERMAN #233 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL and E. NELSON BRIDWELL
Art by CURT SWAN and MURPHY ANDERSON
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK ($4.99 US)
Both Superman and Clark Kent must adjust to big changes in the status quo as the lurking threat of Kryptonite is eliminated from the Man of Steel’s life—seemingly forever—and the mild-mannered Kansas newspaperman becomes WGBS-TV’s newest on-air reporter!
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL and E. NELSON BRIDWELL
Art by CURT SWAN and MURPHY ANDERSON
Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Super Powers variant cover by JASON GEYER and ALEX SAVIUK ($4.99 US)
Both Superman and Clark Kent must adjust to big changes in the status quo as the lurking threat of Kryptonite is eliminated from the Man of Steel’s life—seemingly forever—and the mild-mannered Kansas newspaperman becomes WGBS-TV’s newest on-air reporter!
I love Superman #233. My on-line avatar is the Sand Superman from this book. This was the beginning of a major (if short-lived) mini reboot of the Superman book. This arc depowered Superman and rid the world of all Kryptonite.
It just didn't stick.
But all this 'Kryptonite Nevermore' reprints makes me wonder if the ending of Dan Slott's 'Kryptonite Everywhere' arc will end with a sort of nevermore finale.
Lots of stuff to talk about this month! What did you all think!
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