The Summer of Superman Special #1 and More Teased During DC Panel at C2E2!

DC: Celebrate Superman Panel at C2E2 2025

During a panel at C2E2, DC Comics had a table of powerhouse creators including Paul Kaminski, Clayton Henry, Jason Aaron, Dan Mora, John Timms, and Tom King discuss what makes Superman so special while teasing what is to come in this year’s “Summer of Superman!”

“The comics are the living breathing… there’re sort of the heartbeat of Superman.” – Paul Kaminsky

Paul then asked the panelist what Superman means to them.

“Whenever I write him I just think of like, this is a character that can bind us and unite us and bridge all the gaps and we can just join together and love something.” – Tom King

“Superman was such an important part of me get… like why I’m here in the first place and why I love comics.” – Jason Aaron

“It’s like an immigrant story, it just happens to be that I’m an immigrant and I picked Superman as a goal at some point and now here we are.” – Clayton Henry

“I think that Superman for me is everything I want to be at some point. I want to be kind and I want to be the one that helps. I want to be, to have hope in everything so he represents everything that I want to be. Not the cape and, you know but the human part.” – Dan Mora

“For me it’s the story of a struggle, fitting in and finding himself. When I drew Jonathan Kent it’s the same process… struggle, fitting in and everything in a positive way so for me it’s a great character, not only to draw but to feel the story as well.” – John Timms

The Summer of Superman Kicks Off This Week on April 16th!

Summer of Superman Special #1

On April 16th, The Summer of Superman is kicking off with Summer of Superman Special #1 from writers Mark Waid, Dan Slott, and Joshua Williamson and artist Jorge Jimenez and colorist Tomeu Morey. This oversized special one-shot will set the stage for big changes coming for Superman and his family and friends.

The synopsis reads:

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.

“This one is gonna be the one that gives us the look at the new era…” – Paul Kaminsky

More Superman and Super Family Books Are On The Way!

Superman #25

Superman #25 releases April 23rd with writer Joshua Williamson being joined by artists Dan Mora, Jamal Campbell, and Eddie Barrows, inker Eber Ferreira, and colorist Alejandro Sanchez.

The synopsis reads:

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?!

After working on Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest, this is Dan Mora’s first time providing the artwork for the mainline Superman series!

Supergirl #1

Supergirl #1 releases May 14th by writer and artist Sophie Campbell with colorist Tamra Bonvillain.

The synopsis reads:

Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale… home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life?

Supergirl also is getting a new costume designed by bestselling cover artist Stanley ‘Artgem’ Lau!

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 from writer Ryan North, artist Mike Norton, and colorist Ian Herring releases June 18th.

The synopsis reads:

There will come a day when Krypto stands beside Superman, helping him fight off monsters, aliens, and supervillains — a day when this dog will save his adoptive world thanks to the incredible powers granted him by Earth’s strange yellow sun. But he’s not there yet. Today, Krypto is a normal puppy on Krypton, spending each happy, snoozy, endless day alongside his family: Jor-El, Lara, and baby Kal-El. But when a rocket test goes wrong, Krypto finds himself lost in space — and soon crash-landing, all alone, on a strange and alien world called Earth.

While this is not the official definitive origin story of Krypto, there have been so many takes on that, this is the new canonical origin for everyone’s favorite super pet!

Action Comics #1087

Action Comics #1087 releases on June 11th and it marks the return of writer Mark Waid to the title. Waid will be joined by rising star Skylar Patridge on art duty.

The synopsis reads:

This can’t-miss story, with ties to the present, takes the Boy of Steel to unexpected heights as he figures out what being a hero truly means. First stop: Metropolis’s Expo of Tomorrow! Will Clark be able to blend into the crowd, or is Superboy about to make his public debut?!

This story will feature the brand new canonical story of Clark Kent as Superboy in Smallville.

Superman Unlimited #1

Superman Unlimited #1 releases on May 21st with writer Dan Slott, in debut issue for DC Comics, being joined by artist Rafael Albuquerque and colorist Marcelo Maiolo.

The synopsis reads:

When an asteroid the size of Metropolis hurtles toward collision with planet Earth, the Justice League dispatches Superman to avert the crisis — but a sinister threat lurks within that will change the world like never before, and this danger glows green. The Last Son of Krypton must risk everything to save his adopted home, the very home which now tries to kill him, from complete destruction!

With Dan Slott coming onboard, this will definitely be one you won’t want to miss!

The Summer of Superman kicks off this week with Summer of Superman Special #1. Are you planning on picking it up? Are you excited about what DC is doing with the big blue boy scout this year? Let us know in the comments below!

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