Superman Unlimited #3: Good Boy

The summer of Superman heats up with a brand-new ongoing series taking the DCU by storm! Superman Unlimited #3 continues the bold new chapter where kryptonite takes over the world. The Super family struggles to find their place in this new world after Superman has saved Earth from a kryptonite asteroid. With Kryptonite readily available, any villain can get hold of this green rock, even the Toyman. Will the Kryptonians be able to adapt and evolve?  Find out in this issue full of Krypto, action, and memories!

 If you loved Krypto in the new Superman movie, you’re going to love this issue! This issue focuses on Krypto and the shenanigans he can get into on a walk (around the world). Dan Slott’s writing is thoughtful and measured. Clark’s internal monologue is rich with memories and hope in equal measure, and supporting characters like Krypto and Jon Kent feel like real people, not just narrative props. Superman feels fully present and powerfully human. What stands out most is the emotional tone. There’s a quiet confidence here, a reminder that Superman doesn’t need to be gritty to be relevant. Themes of hope, perseverance, and moral clarity are front and center, but they’re presented with nuance rather than nostalgia. The dialogue is sharp and purposeful, balancing philosophical weight with classic Superman earnestness. I like how Slott integrated some of the feel of the new Superman movie, so new readers coming from that audience can feel connected. He still brings new ideas and a new spin to Superman. Superman has a new superpower (as if he needed more), but it’s so interesting to see how this new world changes the Man of Steel. This issue screams “Superman,” and it’s the perfect read for those who love Krypto.

Visually, the book shines. Rafael Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo strike a balance between the grounded and the grand: Metropolis looks like a living city, and Superman looks like a god who chooses to walk among us. Action sequences are dynamic but not overstuffed, and the emotional beats — especially moments with Lois or his son Jon — land with genuine weight. They deliver a stunning visual palette—clean, kinetic linework paired with bold colors that leap off the page. Overall, it’s a pretty issue.