THE FINAL MOMENTS OF JON KENT! What’s worse than a fifth-dimensional imp? A fourth dimensional demon! Jon Kent faces off against his greatest archenemy, a terrifying time-bending foe who’s attacking him years before they’ve ever met! Witness the final moments of Jon Kent, Superman. Also in this issue: Superboy?! No. Really? Wait. What?! Yeah. You’d better not miss this one. Call your retailer now. Reserve your copy now. Don’t wait. Go. Call. Now!
It’s said that the sun is always shining on the city of Metropolis…but lately a shadow has fallen. This shadow has a name, and it’s on the lips of the terrified citizens of the city of tomorrow tonight…it’s the horrible new form of the Prankster! The all-new, mysterious Prankster was the deadliest assassin in the DC Universe, someone with a perfect record of kills…until Superman saved one of his victims. And that makes the Man of Tomorrow his next target.
MURDER IN THE MAYOR’S MANSION! Mayor Perry White has seen some major threats impact Metropolis over the years — but even the bulldog of city hall is unprepared for a murderous rampage by… the all-new Prankster?! Superman’s now in a race against time to save his friend from a truly sick and twisted death! Do not miss this one. This is the story that will redefine the Prankster as one of Superman’s top-tier rogues. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Plus: Daily Planet reporter Jon Kent learns a life-changing secret, the Kryptonite Kingdom receives a strange visitor, and Steelworks sees some crazy $%^^%& on the horizon in Die Laughing: Part 1.
Guest starring Green Lantern Guy Gardner! Thanks to Toyman’s Kryptonite generators, Earth is finally ready to mass-produce commercial faster-than-light rockets… for the planet’s richest one percent. And who wouldn’t want Earth’s multibillionaires traveling among the stars? Everyone. Every single being in the entire cosmos.
It’s up to Superman and special guest star Guy Gardner to save the launch of Simon Stagg’s new space yacht from one of the deadliest cosmic beings in the galaxy!
There’s a monster in the fields of Kansas… and only Jon Kent can help save the farm!
With Smallville under siege from the supernatural, the new Steelworks facility constructed in Superman’s hometown may be the solution… or is it the cause? Join Steel, Lana Lang, Ma, Pa, and good ol ‘ Pete Ross as our heroes work to save the heartland from horror!
DC Comics is kicking off 2026 with a six-string scream. This January, DC will publish a set of punk rock-themed variant covers across six comic book titles that feature Superman, Supergirl, and more, each one a rebellious remix of the Man (and Woman) of Tomorrow, brought to life by some of comics’ most fearless artists.
From safety pins to zine-style slogans, these comic book covers channel the raw energy, DIY spirit, and anti-establishment ethos of punk rock, all while celebrating the enduring power of Superman, Supergirl, and their allies to stand up, speak out, and fight for what’s right. Kindness is the new punk rock!
DC’s Punk Rock Variant Cover Lineup:
Action Comics #1094 – Annie Wu turns up the distortion with a punk-rock Superboy thrashing an electric guitar mid-solo, amps blazing and attitude dialed to eleven.
Superman #34– Dave Johnson delivers a bold, black-and-white zine-style cover with the rallying cry “Kindness is the new punk rock” scrawled across Superman.
Superman Unlimited #9– Mike Allred goes full anarcho-pop, plastering Superman over a giant anarchy symbol surrounded by safety pins, torn textures, and retro rebellion.
Supergirl #9– Marguerite Sauvage paints Kara Zor-El as a punk heroine: fierce, stylish, and ready to break the mold.
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47 – Fabrizio De Tommaso captures the duo looking like they just stepped out of a gig and into a showdown.
Justice League Unlimited #15 – Dan Hipp transforms Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman into punk rock icons in his signature vibrant style: patched jackets, wild hair, and all the attitude you can handle.
The deadly special forces of the Kobra Kult have infiltrated the Kryptonite Kingdom, and now this sovereign nation’s only hope for survival is the man whose very presence in the kingdom is a death sentence for him: Superman! An unholy alliance is struck, a Kryptonite King is crowned, and the Vipers strike in this epic next installment of Superman Unlimited!
The deadly special forces of the Kobra Kult have infiltrated the Kryptonite Kingdom, and now this sovereign nation’s only hope for survival is the man whose very presence in the kingdom is a death sentence for him: Superman! An unholy alliance is struck, a Kryptonite King is crowned, and the Vipers strike in this epic next installment of Superman Unlimited!
When the Kryptonite Kingdom faces a deadly terrorist attack from the Kobra Kult… this looks like a job for any hero other than Superman. The nation-state of El Caldero has the highest concentration of Kryptonite on the planet. It is literally the last place on Earth Superman should go, but when its people cry out for help, of course the Man of Steel will answer the call. Because he’s Superman.
It’s a big day for Jimmy Olsen as he sets up shop in the new Gotham City branch of the Daily Planet. His first assignment: learn what has turned Superman into an uncontrollable monster — and why. Do the combined forces of the heroes of Gotham even stand a chance against this version of the Man of Steel? And what is Bruce Wayne doing a continent away in Emerald City? All this, and back in Smallville, Jon Kent begins training for the ultimate challenge — a way to combat the deadly effects of Kryptonite. Guest-starring: the Birds of Prey.
