Dan Slott Returns to DC Comics with Superman Unlimited

DC Comics is set to launch a thrilling new monthly series, *Superman Unlimited*, in May 2025, marking a significant return for renowned writer Dan Slott to the DC universe. Slott, celebrated for his contributions to Marvel's titles such as *The Amazing Spider-Man*, *She-Hulk*, and *Fantastic Four*, previously worked on DC projects like *Arkham Asylum: Living Hell* and *Batman Adventures* before becoming a Marvel-exclusive writer for over two decades. Now, he's back with *Superman Unlimited*, collaborating with artist Rafael Albuquerque, known for *American Vampire*, and colorist Marcelo Maiolo.

Art by Rafael Albuquerque. (Image Credit: DC)

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 shower that blankets Earth in Green K, Superman faces a daunting challenge as enemies like Intergang arm themselves with Kryptonite-fueled weapons. This forces Superman to innovate with new technology and crime-fighting strategies to combat the escalating threat. Meanwhile, Clark Kent navigates a transformed Daily Planet, now merged with Morgan Edge's Galaxy Communications, turning it into a global multimedia conglomerate.

DC group editor Paul Kaminski likened *Superman Unlimited* to the impact of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness’s *Superman/Batman* from the early 2000s, stating, “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*, 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)

The adventure begins with a 10-page prelude story in *DC All In 2025 FCBD Special Edition #1*, set to release on May 3, 2025. Following that, *Superman Unlimited #1* will hit the shelves on May 21, just before the much-anticipated release of James Gunn's *Superman* 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.