REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS CONTINUES! One word should fill you with fear: Metropolis! Two syllables should have you running for your lives! Beware the wrath of Beppo! The power of a Kryptonian with the mind of an angry primal beast! Can Tomorrow Man and Superboy even hope to stop the Mad Mammal of Might… Super Monkey?! The reign of the Superboys continues… as Jon Kent’s life takes a surprising turn that super-fans won’t want to miss!
DC has announced “Kingdom of Zod,” a new crossover storyline unfolding across Supergirl, Action Comics, Superman Unlimited, andSuperman in August and September. Featuring the talents of writers Joshua Williamson, Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, and Dan Slott, along with artists Eddy Barrows, Joe Quinones, Montos, and Rachael Stott, “Kingdom of Zod” crossover pits Superman and DC’s Super-Family against General Dru-Zod as all the major threats from across the world of Superman in DC’s All In era collide!
The story begins on August 12 in Supergirl #16, when a mysterious military coup dangerously destabilizes the Kryptonite Kingdom of El Caldero. Supergirl assembles her own strike team—a Super-Force including Superboy-Prime, Conner Kent, Tomorrow Man, Steel, and more—to infiltrate the occupied territory. Fresh off the epic Reign of the Superboys storyline, Kara’s Superboy crew is shocked to discover this conquering force is Kryptonian in origin…and deadly. That same day, Action Comics #1101 sees Superman crash-land back into the present day after the events of Action Comics #1100 (no spoilers here!), only to find himself immediately drawn into the escalating conflict.
How the Kryptonian general has returned and what role he plays in the takeover will leave readers stunned, as a shocking twist sets the entire world ablaze with the power of Kryptonite! Guillem March provides connecting main covers across all four series in August, with variant covers by Noobovich, Stephanie Hans, Joe Quinones, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Choi, ACO, Taurin Clarke, Vincenzo Riccardi, and Christian Ward. Mark Spears will provide foil variant covers for all four titles.
The Kingdom of Zod crossover continues on August 19 in Superman Unlimited #16, where Zod reveals the true scope of his plan and unleashes a dangerous Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world. The first month of “Kingdom of Zod” concludes on August 26 with Superman #41, as Superman, Supergirl, Superboy-Prime, and the Super-Family confront Zod in a battle that will reshape the future of the House of El!
The story continues through September with chapters inSupergirl #17, Action Comics #1102, Superman Unlimited #17,and Superman #42, bringing the Kingdom of Zod arc to its explosive conclusion in a one-shot, Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special, on September 30.
“Kingdom of Zod” brings together DC’s full Super-Family for a high-stakes battle against one of Superman’s greatest foes and features the return of the Man of Tomorrow at a moment when the DC Universe needs him most. Will the Super-Family be able to stand against Zod?
REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS HEATS UP! Little (super) boy lost! Tomorrow Man has a shocking surprise for Lois Lane. His name is Jon Kent, and he’s just a little boy. The Reign of the Superboys continues! (And, possibly… the reign of a super… monkey?)
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!
