Fans who want to keep riding the high of James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanfilm will have the perfect book to keep the good times going. DC Comics is putting a lot of effort into the Summer of Superman initiative and the publisher wants fans to capitalize on the excitement in a brand-new ongoing series.
At this year’s Wonder Con, DC Comics gave fans a better look at what was on the horizon as theSummer of Superman draws closer. PerPopverse, writer Dan Slott spoke at the convention, hyping up his anticipated upcoming series,Superman Unlimited.
Slott really hyped his book up,saying it was perfect for fans fresh off ofseeing Gunn’sSupermanmovie. He also made a lot of promises for the series, saying it would feature familiar characters like Krypto and unexpected villains. Slott also teasedthe dangers awaiting Supermanbut promised that while the hero will sweat, he won’t lose.
Superman Unlimitedis the Perfect Book After Watching Gunn’s Reboot
Dan Slott Series Should Capture the Fun and Excitement of Superman
Every Superman fan alive is looking to this July when James Gunn’s Superman brings the new DCU to the silver screen. With so much hype going around, DC Comics is directing that energy towards its greatest icon and honoring him with a brand-new initiative, the Summer of Superman. Over the next several months, the publisher is putting out new ongoing series and miniseries starring Superman and his supporting cast, as well as taking currently published books in new directions. Butfew announcements have gotten fans' attention as much as Dan Slott coming over to DC to writeSuperman Unlimited.
What information there is does seem to indicate thatSupermanandSuperman Unlimited’stones will be somewhat similar. Gunn’s movie is clearly going for a more high-energy, fantastical approach, filled with multiple colorful characters and exciting battles.Superman Unlimitedis very similar in that regard, as Slott has also brought big ideas to his book, such as a swath of kryptonite landing on Earth and a resident of Gorilla City working forThe Daily Planet.Having a book that matches theSupermanmovie’s vibe is a great way of perpetuating the energy of DC’s new initiativefar beyond the summer.
The Summer of Superman Will Keep Going with Slott’sSuperman Unlimited
Fans of Gunn’sSupermanWill Keep Getting What They Loved in the Comics
Sure, the publisher isn’t lacking Superman-related books. But it makes good sense to have at least one on the stands that any fan, whether seasoned or brand-new, can grab if they’re looking for something to match the style or tone of Gunn’s film. While the Summer of Superman is a great idea, it’s solid stories that will keep that hype from Gunn’s movies alive well after the summer is over. Hopefully, Slott will make good on his promise and deliver the perfect story forSupermanfans to read after watching James Gunn’s movie.
Superman Unlimited #1is available from DC Comics on May 21st from DC Comics.
