Dustin Gebel
DC announces that it is releasing a new, tabloid sized one-shot as part of the Summer of Superman initiative. Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All will be written by Dan Jurgens with art by Bruno Redondo and colors by Adriano Lucas. The one-shot sees the man of steel battling extraterrestrial extremists during an invasion earth some time in the past, based on the inclusion of a younger Jonathan Kent. In addition to the original story told on larger than normal pages, the issue will also feature images and information about the upcoming Superman movie.
Jurgens discussed the history of the treasury edition in the press release, stating:
“Since Superman is the cornerstone on which our entire industry is built, the term ‘Treasury Sized Edition’ seems to be the perfect vehicle for him. As a kid, the term ‘Treasury Edition’ meant that it was sure to be a special project and one that I just had to have. From the very start, most of those projects focused on Superman. It started with the first SUPERMAN vs. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN team-up and continued with SUPERMAN vs.SHAZAM, SUPERMAN vs. WONDER WOMAN and one of the best comic projects ever, SUPERMAN vs. MUHAMMAD ALI. It was an honor, years later, to be able to add to that lineup of Treasury Editions with SUPERMAN vs. THE FANTASTIC FOUR.
This current project, SUPERMAN TREASURY 2025: HERO FOR ALL, is our attempt at trying to recapture the spirit of what made those earlier, epic projects something that we remember with such fondness. We have a grand story that is wide in scope, action and visual drama that also takes a deeper look at Superman’s character and verifies his status as the preeminent hero in the DCU. The larger page size gives the artist every opportunity to push the scope of the story into something that explodes off the page and that is just what Bruno Redondo is working overtime to do. He has a wide range of characters and plenty of big story moments to play with and he’s going all-out to give readers a visual treat that they’re sure to love. In short, the idea of a ‘Treasury Sized Edition’ feels like the perfect way to acknowledge and celebrate this Summer of Superman.”
In addition to the interior artwork, Redondo is illustrating the main cover to the issue. Jurgens and Scott Koblish are providing variant covers along with a movie-themed photo cover.
In the press release, Redondo spoke about the specialness of the format, stating:
“There’s been more than 25 years since DC published their last original Treasury Edition—double size of a regular comic book! So, having the chance to participate on this is something really special, and I’m really giving my best for it to be special.”
DC also shared a look at some of the upcoming Supertitles releasing during the Summer of Superman alongside the Treasury issue. This includes the start of Superman’s next big arc, battling the Darkseid Legion seen in the DC All-In Flipbook. The covers and synopses for these issues can be seen below.
Action Comics #1088 – On Sale July 9
Writer Mark Waid and artist Skylar Patridge continue the evolution of the Boy of Steel into the protector of Metropolis and Earth’s greatest hero.
A lot can change in a summer, especially for Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superboy. After a disastrous debut in Metropolis, the Kents are worried that the world is not ready for their son and will do whatever it takes to protect him. Little do they know, they’re about to send him to one of the most terrifying places on the planet…Smallville High! Action Comics #1088 features a main cover by Ryan Sook, with variant covers by series artist Patridge, Leonardo Romero, and Karl Kerschl.
Supergirl #3 – On Sale July 9
Writer/artist Sophie Campbell gives readers the team-up they never saw coming in this series featuring an all-new Maiden of Might!
Supergirl and the daughter of Lex Luthor, Lena, have come together to battle a common enemy posing as Midvale’s very own Supergirl! Will Lena’s brains and Kara’s brawn be a match for the super-powered supergenius from Kandor? It’s Supergirl versus Supergirl in a fight for the ages! Plus, the debut of Satan Girl?! In addition to interior art, Campbell provides the main and variant covers with Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Homare, and Joëlle Jones.
Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #2 – On Sale July 16
As if he doesn’t have enough to worry about, Krypton’s last dog is about to meet one Superman’s most infamous foes in this issue from writer Ryan North and artist Mike Norton.
Krypto, the last dog of Krypton, has landed on an alien world called Earth after his shuttle test went catastrophically wrong. Krypto wanders into a city, scared and hurt…but this lost dog has found someone to take care of him. A young man, troubled, unkind, but ambitious. Krypto just wants to be loved, but that may not be something this boy, Lex Luthor, is capable of.
Jae Lee provides the main cover, with a variant cover by Rafael De Latorre.
Superman Unlimited #3 – On Sale July 16
Writer Dan Slott and artist Rafael Albuquerque continue their story of Superman facing a world filled with Kryptonite!
When the towering terror of Toyman once again menaces the streets of Metropolis, Superman and Krypto are on hand to save the day—but in this new world of Kryptonite, even Toyman’s murderous mechanisms are supercharged with Superman’s Achilles’ heel! It’s a twisted turn of events as the Man of Steel uncovers a game-changing new use for this deadly substance, and it has the capacity to…save the world? All this, plus some interesting changes to the Daily Planet staff and the scourge of Intergang flooding the streets of Metropolis! Series artist Albuquerque provides the main cover and a Gotham City Sirens-themed variant cover, with additional variants from Leinil Francis Yu, Robin “Zombie” Higginbottom, Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Benjamin, and Christian Ward.
Superman #28 – On Sale July 23
Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora put the Darkseid Legion front and center in this can’t-miss issue! Superman #28 through #30 tells a definitive story… leading toward the next big DCU event!
Since the start of DC All In, Darkseid’s Legion has lurked in the shadows of the DC Universe. And now they finally attack Superman! This critical issue reveals the Legion’s deadly mission and kicks off the next phase of DC All In, setting up a massive event for Superman and the DC Universe!
Superman #28 features a main cover and spot foil variant cover by series artist Mora, with additional variants by Nathan Szerdy, Tula Lotay, Guillem March, and Salvador Larroca.
