What’s old is new again as DC Comics is set to officially makeSuperman’sold identity true canon once again.Clark Kent’s time in Smallvillehas changed quite a bit over the years, but now the publisher is ensuring that his period as the Boy of Steel is part of his history once more.
Dan Slott, writer of theupcoming seriesSuperman Unlimited, spoke withAIPTto give fans all the details about his anticipated ongoing. Slott discussed his passion for the character and highlighted how important writing the Man of Tomorrow was to him. He also highlighted how excited he was to be working on the character alongside writers like Joshua Williamson and Mark Waid.
Speaking of his fellow writers, Slott went into what Waid was doingin his upcomingAction Comicsrun. Slott reaffirmed thatthe series is bringing Superboy back into DC canon and following Clark’s first days as a hero.
Superboy is Officially DC Comics Canon Again
An Interesting Period in Superman’s Life is Finally Back
Before he served as the DC Universe’s greatest protector, Superman cut his teeth as a superhero in his hometown during his teenage years. The idea of Superboy began as a spin-off proposed by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel to capitalize on the immense success of Superman. After a couple of stories, Superboy headlinedAdventure Comicsfor over 200 issues, becoming the series' trademark character. However,Crisis on Infinite Earthsmade a lot of sweeping changes to continuity,including the erasure of Clark’s Superboy days. However, DC has sporadically revisited the idea of Superboy, including as recently asDoomsday Clock.
Admittedly, continuity has been tricky in recent years for various parts of DC history, and Superboy was one of the hardest puzzles to solve (and that’s without even bringing the Legion of Super-Heroes into it). That being said, this is an interesting development. Not only is DC Comics properly acknowledging that Clark was, in fact, Superboy, but the publisher is allowing that chapter of his life to be deeply explored for the first time in decades. Though some may balk at the idea of Clark as a hero as a teenager,it’s an interesting avenue to explore for Superman.
Superman’s Smallville Days are Critical to His Development
Fans Can See How the Boy of Steel Became the Man of Tomorrow
While the Superboy years aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, it’s a charming period of Clark’s life that showcases a side of him that fans rarely get to see. A more inexperienced, unsure version of the hero that wants to do good, but still understands so little of who he is or what he’s able to do. Sure, Superboy is a far cry from the hyper-confident and skilled legend that fans know and love. But watching Clark Kent grow into the hero he’s destined to be is sure to be a real treat for anyone who lovesSupermanhistory.
Action Comics #1087is available from DC Comics on June 11th, 2025.
