DC Comics Unveils Major 2025 Plans for Batman, Superman, and Krypto
2025 promises a significant year for DC's Batman franchise. Following Chip Zdarsky's conclusion on Batman #157, Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee's Hush 2 storyline will launch in March. This sets the stage for a complete Batman relaunch with a new #1 issue, writer, and costume.
As announced at the ComicsPro event, Matt Fraction (known for Uncanny X-Men and The Invincible Iron Man) will take the reins as writer, collaborating with returning artist Jorge Jimenez. Jimenez and Fraction have designed a new, vintage-inspired blue and gray Batsuit and Batmobile for the series.
Fraction stated, "I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman. Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward take. We’ve got new vehicles, costumes, characters, and familiar faces—both heroes and villains—all the elements that make Batman iconic." Batman #1 debuts in September 2025.
DC also highlighted future Superman projects. Supergirl is getting a new series and costume (designed by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau), written and illustrated by Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The series will return Kara to Midvale.
Campbell commented, "Working on Supergirl feels like a return to my storytelling roots. My inspiration includes classic stories, the 1984 film, and the CW show." Supergirl #1 arrives May 14th.
Action Comics will feature a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Skylar Patridge (Resonant). The series will focus on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, exploring his early experiences with his powers. Waid explained, "We're showing Clark at 15, learning to be a superhero. Smallville has a modern update, retaining its rustic charm." This run begins with Action Comics #1087 in June.
Finally, Krypto will star in a five-issue miniseries, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, written by Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and illustrated by Mike Norton (Revival). The series will delve deeper into Krypto's origin story. North noted, "We're showing Krypto as the dog he is: he doesn't talk, and we don't use thought bubbles. Mike's art perfectly conveys what needs to be shown." Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 releases June 18th.
ComicsPro also revealed Marvel's Captain America relaunch this summer, with Zdarsky writing and Valerio Schiti illustrating.
