‘Summer Of Superman’: All The Details, Cover Art And Previews Revealed
by Olly MacNamee
I’ve always loved Superman, but it has taken James Gunn‘s forthcoming movie to kickstart a revival in the character’s fortunes at DC Comics with the previously announced ‘Summer of Superman’, beginning in… er.. Spring?! Regardless, we have more details and a first look at both cover art and interior pages for the various comics and graphic novels DC are releasing during the initiative. Plus, the announcement of Superman Day on April 18th — the date Action Comics #1 was originally published in 1938. Plenty of things for all us Big Boy Scout fans to enjoy.
Summer of Superman Special #1
Writers: Dan Slott, Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson
Artist: Jorge Jiménez
“In this oversize issue, Slott, Waid and Williamson deliver a single story in three acts, highlighted by Jiménez’s dynamic art style that has made him a favourite of comic book fans worldwide. The wedding of Lana Lang and John Henry Irons (a.k.a. Steel) serves as the backdrop for an outpouring of love and support from family and friends. However, their big day will also be big trouble, as threats from the past, present and future will spawn major new conflicts for the Superman family.”
Out on Wednesday, April 16th.
Action Comics #1085
Writer: G. Willow Wilson
Artist: Gavin Guidry
“‘Superman Superstars’ concludes on April 9th with release of Action Comics #1085. Part one 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 halt global warming. But when Superman arrives, he quickly finds out that the outpost has been plagued by a villain who plans to melt humanity’s hopes for survival. Featuring a main cover by Brad Walker, with variant covers by Davide Paratore, Cully Hamner and Danny Earls.”
Out on Wednesday April 9th.
Superman #25
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artists: Dan Mora, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira
“Just as Superman and Superwoman are recovering from their battles with Time Trapper and Doomsday, the biggest problem of all returns when Superman #25 hits comic book shops. Lex Luthor makes his DC All In return and is ready to fight for control of Supercorp and Metropolis. (This 48-page issue) celebrates the last two years of Superman, connects to Summer of Superman Special #1, and sets up a brand-new storyline featuring Superman’s greatest enemy.”
Out on Wednesday, April 23rd.
Superman: The World
Writer: Dan Jurgens
Artist: Lee Weeks and various
“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 World, witness what makes Superman an international symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Superman: The World is scheduled to launch day and date in the following territories: Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Turkey, India, Cameroon, Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Argentina.”
Out on Wednesday, June 24th.
Superman’s Good Guy Gang
Writer/Artist: Rob Justus
“The Summer of Superman also features the debut of Superman’s Good Guy Gang on July 1st. The first in a multi-volume series, this graphic novel is the perfect entry point for early readers ages 5–7 to discover the incredible world of DC’s Super Heroes. Superman’s Good Guy Gang is written and drawn by Death and Sparkle screator Rob Justus and introduces readers to an eight-year-old Clark Kent, and his super-powered friends Hawkgirl and Green Lantern, as they test their abilities, grow together and maybe even earn some good guy points along the way. Future books in the series will include popular DC Super Heroes Batman, Wonder Woman, Mr. Terrific and more.”
Out on Wednesday, July 1st.
Finally, we leave you with details about DC’s Superman day, taking place on Wednesday April 18th:
Celebrate the Man of Steel on Superman Day
To celebrate Superman Day on April 18th DC have a line-up of iconic Superman titles they will offer to fans in comic stores across the world:
Available at participating booksellers, mass market and online retailers:
- All-Star Superman Deluxe Superman Day Edition hardcover (new dust jacket featuring art by Frank Quitely)
- Superman Unchained Deluxe Superman Day Edition hardcover (new dust jacket featuring art by Jim Lee)
Available exclusively at participating comic book shops:
- All Star Superman #1 Special Edition by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
- Superman For All Seasons Book One Special Edition by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
- An excerpt of 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 an homage cover by superstar artist Dan Mora.