DC reveals details of its Summer of Superman publishing initiative

DC reveals details of its Summer of Superman publishing initiative

Dan Slott joins Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez for DCs. Summer of Superman Special #1

Lex Luthor returns in plus size Superman #25

Superman: The World – Experience the Man of Steel beyond the metropolis

Superman’s good guy gang Launches DC’s new graphic novels from DC For early readers

A selection of Superman’s greatest hits for Superman Day April 18 at participating retailers and DC Universe Infinite

Today, DC announced its plans for a Summer of Superman publishing initiative. With an incredible cast of comics and graphic novels for fans of all ages, “Summer of Superman” celebrates the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy as a pop culture icon and a symbol of truth, justice and hope, as well as his first comic book appearance in a historic appearance Action comics #1 in 1938.

Summer of Superman Special #1 – April 16th

Before he made his big splash in the DC Universe Superman UnlimitedAcclaimed writer Dan Slott joins storytelling heavyweight Mark Waid (Justice League UnlimitedPresent Batman/Superman: World of the World), Joshua Williamson (SupermanPresent DC all have special meaning) and Jorge Jiménez (BatmanPresent Great sons) for the Summer of Superman SpecialArriving at participating comic shops and digital retailers Wednesday, April 16th.

In this oversized edition, Slott, Waid and Williamson deliver a single story in three acts, highlighted by Jiménez’s dynamic art style that has made him a favorite of comic book fans worldwide. The wedding of Lana Lang and John Henry Irons (aka Steel) serves as a backdrop to an outpouring of love and support from family and friends. However, their big day will also be one of great difficulty, as threats from the past, present and future will create important new conflicts for the Superman family.

Featuring a main and variant cover by Jiménez, this 48-page one-shot features additional variant covers by Alexander Lozano, John Giang, Mahmud Asrar and Dan Jürgens, as well as an adorable variant cover featuring Krypto, (Super) Man’s Best Friend, by by Chrissie Zullo-UMinga.

Superman #25 – April 23rd

Just like Superman and Superwoman recovering from their battles with Time Trapper and Doomsday, the biggest problem of all returns is when Superman #25 Hits Comic Shops on April 23rd. Lex Luthor makes his DC in return and is ready to fight for control of Supercorp and Metropolis. This oversized (48-page) edition by Joshua Williamson features art by series artist Dan Mora (48-page) edition (48 pages).Justice League UnlimitedPresent Batman/Superman: World of the World), Eddy Barrows (Action comics) and Eber Ferreira (Action comicsPresent Action Comics Gifts: Doomsday Special) and celebrates the last two years of Supermanconnects with Summer of Superman Special #1 and sets up a brand new story featuring Superman’s greatest enemy.

Mora provides the main wraparound coverage for Superman #25, with variant covers by a WHO-WHO from Comic Art GiantsPresent including Guillem March, Jeff Dekal, Rafael Grassetti, Dave Johnson, Laura Braga and Fico Ossio, as well as a variant cover of April Fools’ Day by Dan Hipp.

Superman: The World – June 24th

The Man of Tomorrow usually soars through the skies in Metropolis, but no matter where a cry for help comes from, Superman will always be there to save the day. In the tradition of critically acclaimed anthologies Batman: The World And Joker: The WorldWitness what makes Superman an international symbol of truth, justice and hope with the global release of Superman: The World On June 24th. Renowned Superman Storytellers Dan Jürgens and Lee Weeks join a team of fifteen international creators to tell stories that highlight what makes Superman the greatest superhero of all. Superman: The World is scheduled to launch day and date in the following territories: Brazil, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Turkey, India, Cameroon, Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics and Argentina.

Superman’s Good Guy Gang – July 1st

The Summer of Superman also sees the debut of Superman’s good guy gang Coming out July 1, the first in a multivolume series, this graphic novel is the perfect entry point for early readers ages 5 to 7 to discover the incredible world of DC’s superheroes. Superman’s good guy gang is written and drawn by Death and sparkle Creator Rob Justus introduces readers to an eight-year-old Clark Kent, and his super-powered friends Hawkgirl and Green Lantern Guy Gardner, as they test their abilities, grow together, and maybe even earn a few Good Guy Points along the way. Future books in the series will include popular DC Super Heroes Batman, Wonder Woman, Mr. Great and more.

Action comics #1085 – April 9th

Superman Superstars ends April 9th ​​with the release of Action comics #1085. Part by G. Willow Wilson and with art by Gavin Guidry, Part 1 of this two-part story is a real job for Superman. Lois Lane sends the Man of Steel to a scientific outpost in the Arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to stop global warming. But when Superman arrives, he quickly finds that the outpost has been plagued by a villain who plans to melt humanity’s hopes of survival. Featuring a main cover by Brad Walker with variant covers by Davide Paratore, Cully Hamner and Danny Earls.

Celebrate the Man of Steel on Superman Day, April 18th

In celebration of Superman Day on April 18th (the 1938 release date for the iconic Action comics #1), DC has curated an epically heroic and heartwarming list of titles featuring the Man of Steel.

Available at participating booksellers, mass market and online retailers:

• All Star Superman Deluxe Superman Day Edition Hardcover (new dust jacket with art by Frank Quenty)
• Superman Unchained Deluxe Superman Day Edition Hardcover (new dust jacket with art by Jim Lee)

Available exclusively at participating comic shops:

• All Star Superman #1 Special Edition by Grant Morrison and Frank Quelle
• Superman for All Seasons Book One Special Edition by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
• An excerpt from the upcoming Young Adult Graphic Novel Jimmy Olsen’s Supercyclopedia by Gabe Soria and Sandy Jarrell
• Action Comics #1 Golden Age – Size Facsimile Edition Featuring a homage cover by superstar artist Dan Mora

With more Superman-curated content coming to DC Universe Infinite, this is just the beginning! In the coming months, DC will unveil more new content and celebrate DC’s flagship superhero as part of the Summer of Superman general publishing initiative.

For more information on DC’s Summer of Superman, follow @dcofficial on social media (including @dc.com on Bluesky) and find the official DC website at www.dc.com. Readers on the go will find a curated list of titles starring Superman and the Superman family on the DC Universe Infinite (DCUI) digital subscription platform. For more information and a free trial, visit the DCUI website at www.dcuniversefinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.