Chad Burdette
DC Elseworlds continues its resurgence this summer as the line’s new series for 2026 begin to arrive from some of comics’ most exciting storytellers.
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After first hinting that a new DC Elseworlds series, Supergirl: Survive, would launch during DC’s Summer of Supergirl celebration, DC now unveils the full scope of its next wave of alternate–universe storytelling with Supergirl: Survive, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, and Dark Knights of Steel II.
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Overview of the three new comic book series under the DC Elseworlds imprint banner to be released:
- Superman: Father of Tomorrow by Kenny Porter and Danny Earls (launching May)
- Supergirl: Survive by Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan and Rod?Reis (launching June)
- Dark Knights of Steel II by Tom Taylor and Otto Schmidt (launching July)
On Sale May 27, 2026
SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW
What If the Man of Tomorrow… Was Jor-El?
Superman: Father of Tomorrow, a new DC Elseworlds comic book series written by Kenny Porter with art and covers by Danny Earls, launches just ahead of Supergirl: Survive,
SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW
When the planet Krypton explodes, a lone rocket escapes the destruction—not carrying Kal-El, but his father. Jor-El crash-lands in Kansas, where a kindly couple takes him in. As he adjusts to life on Earth, Jor-El discovers he can help his new home not only with his powers, but with his brilliant mind. This is the story of a Man of Steel and Science—and the world he saves.
Gabriel Hardman Variant Cover:
Riley Rossmo Variant Cover:
On Sale June 3, 2026
SUPERGIRL: SURVIVE
A Krypton That Burns. A Universe That Doesn’t Want Them. A Girl Who Refuses to Die.
Supergirl: Survive, teenage Kara Zor-El and infant Kal-El are launched into a hostile universe as Krypton burns around them, from Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan (Eisner Award-nominees for Kill Your Darlings) join visionary artist Reis (New Mutants) for a harrowing Elseworlds tale of two refugees bound by blood, trauma, and hope.
SUPERGIRL: SURVIVE
Kara Zor-El lives a life of small problems—school dances, family squabbles, and the impossible task of holding her floppy baby cousin Kal—but Krypton has big ones. As General Zod tightens his grip and the planet begins to burn, Kara and Kal are launched into the stars together, trapped in a prototype rocket and fighting to survive a universe that doesn’t care if they live or die.
Taurin Clarke Variant Cover
Guillem March Variant Cover
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On Sale July 3, 2026
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL II
The medieval DC Universe returns to fire and fury
DC will also return to one of its most beloved alternate–universe sagas with Dark Knights of Steel II, from writer Tom Taylor and artist Otto Schmidt, with covers by Yasmine Putri. More details will be revealed soon.
Fans can look forward to bold new visions of iconic characters, sweeping alternate histories, and the continued expansion of DC’s signature imprint for Super Hero stories set outside the main DC Universe.
