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 launches 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. This new era features a redesigned Batsuit—a vintage-inspired blue and gray design—and a new Batmobile.
"I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman," Fraction shared. "Jorge and I are taking a very superhero-centric approach. We have a new Batmobile, costume, characters, and familiar faces—both heroes and villains—everything that makes Batman iconic." Batman #1 debuts in September 2025.
DC also highlighted future Superman projects. Supergirl receives a new series and costume (designed by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau), written and illustrated by Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). This series returns Kara to Midvale.
"Working on Supergirl feels like a return to my storytelling roots," Campbell stated. "My inspiration includes classic Supergirl stories, the 1984 film, and the CW show." Supergirl #1 arrives May 14th.
Action Comics welcomes a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Skylar Patridge (artist). The series focuses on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, exploring his early experiences with his powers. This run begins with Action Comics #1087 in June.
Finally, Krypto, Superman's canine companion, stars in his own five-issue miniseries, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, written by Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and illustrated by Mike Norton (Revival). This series delves deeper into Krypto's origin story.
"Krypto's origin has always been somewhat superficial," North explained. "We'll show what a lost dog experiences on a strange alien world." 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.
