DC to Launch 'Superman Unlimited' Ongoing Comic Series
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DC has announced Superman Unlimited, the new ongoing comic series by Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque, will debut May 21. Slott previously wrote Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, She-Hulk, Mighty Avengers, and Superior Spider-Man for Marvel Comics. The series will serve as a key title in DCs upcoming All In Summer of Superman initiative.Hes the first and the greatest superhero of all-time, and Ive been waiting my whole life to tell stories about him, said Slott, Not just because of all the amazing powers he has, but because of who he is inside. Rafael Albuquerque and I are going to take himand youto places youll want to escape to every month. Millions of surprising ideas for Superman, Lois, the supporting cast, classic rogues, and all-new friends and foes too. If youve never read a Superman book, a DC book, or any comic book beforeor if youve been a Superman fan your entire lifeyou couldnt ask for a better place to take the leap and go all in than Superman Unlimited #1.The series kicks off with a massive extinction-level Kryptonite asteroid that showers Supermans greatest weakness down upon the earth, creating an arms race for the new most valuable resource on the planet: Green K. The availability of Kryptonite changes the balance of power in the criminal empires of Metropolis and across the globe. To survive, Superman will need to forge new alliances, new tech, and new tactics if he hopes to carry on his quest for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.A merger with a new incarnation of Morgan Edges Galaxy Communications expands the Daily Planet brand into a multimedia news platform with a cable news channel, website, strong social media presence, andyesLois Lane is still editor in chief. Daily Planet regulars Jimmy Olsen, Ron Troupe, Cat Grant and Steve Lombard will staff satellite branches across the DC universe, creating a global network. Behind it all is the tech savvy of a new IT specialist from Gorilla City, Tee-Nah.Superman Unlimited adds to the foundation of DCs Superman comics in the same way Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinnesss Superman/Batman did in the early 2000s, said DC group editor Paul Kaminski. Superman Unlimited will capture the big, fun, high-flying adventures that Superman is known for, while also providing big moments for DCs Superman-related comics with the introduction of a massive new Kryptonite deposit. Imagine a world where Superman is stopping a bank robbery, but every weapon is packed with Kryptonite ammunition and every petty criminal carries a Kryptonite shiv. This is a world of unlimited danger on a level that Superman, and DCs Superman family of characters, has never faced before.Slott penned the series, with art and cover by Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo. The main cover will retail at $4.99 while card stock variants will retail at $5.99. Ahead of the series launch, fans can read the Zero Issue prelude to Superman Unlimited for free on May 3 with DCs Free Comic Book Day offerings.DCs Summer of Superman comic books will feature limited and ongoing series starring Superboy, Supergirl, Krypto, and more, and the event will highlight DCs deep roster of Superman-related characters. Source: DC Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologistL'Wrenbrings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
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