TheSummer of Supermanis officially kicking off, and with James Gunn’sSupermanmovie right around the corner, Man of Steel hype is reaching a fever pitch. Adding to the excitement, DC has just unveiled a series of Superman-themed variant covers, recreating some of the hero’s most iconic moments in art, brought to life by DC’s premier talent, including Jim Lee, Dan Mora, and more.
It’s truly epic to see so many of DC’s premier artists uniting to build a bridge between comics and cinema through their art.
DC has just announced a new series of variant covers in celebration of theirSummer of Supermanpublishing initiative, which brings the Man of Steel and the Super-Family to the forefront of DC’s narratives through new comic titles, storylines, and, of course, the upcomingSupermanfilm set to release on August 14, 2025.
While the common thread between these covers is the Man of Steel himself,each one pays tribute to David Corenswet’s Superman, either by capturing his likeness or showcasing Clark in his movie-specific costume. More details on these covers, including where to find them, the artists behind the work, and their release dates, can be found below.
DC Announces New Superman-Themed Variant Covers forSummer of SupermanInitiative
Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton#1’s Superman Movie Variant Cover by Dan Mora, publishing on July 21, 2025
Artists contributing to DC’s new“Superman Movie”variant covers includeDan Mora, Jim Lee, Nicola Scott, Dan Jurgens, Frank Quitely, Jerry Ordway, Jorge Jiménez, and Kevin Maguire.Mora’s variant will appear inKrypto: The Last Dog of Kryptonon August 18, 2025; Lee’s inSuperman Unlimited#1 on Aug 04, 2025; Scott’s inSupergirl#1 on July 16, 2025; and Jurgens’ inAction Comics#1087 on Aug 03, 2025. Fans can also find Ordway’s variant inSuperman#27 and Jiménez’s inBatman#161, both releasing on June 11, 2025, while Quitely’s cover will be featured inJustice League Unlimited#9 on June 12, 2025.
Beyond paying tribute to James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie, these covers stand out for another reason:they recreate some of the Man of Steel’s most iconic comic book moments.Jorge Jiménez’s cover, for instance, reimagines Frank Quitely’s legendaryAll-Star Superman#1 (2005) cover, which features Superman peacefully perched among the clouds. In turn, Quitely’s ownSummer of Supermanvariant also appears to revisit one of his classicAll-Star Supermanpieces. It’s truly epic to see so many of DC’s premier artists uniting to build a bridge between comics and cinema through their art.
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Batman#161’s Superman Movie Variant Cover by Jorge Jiménez, Publishing on August 16, 2025
In addition to unveiling these trulyspectacularSummer of Supermanvariant covers, DC has also announced how it plans to celebrate the Man of Steel on Superman Day (Friday, April 18) in honor of the publication date of the iconicAction Comics#1. As part of the celebration, DC has“curated an epically heroic and heartwarming list of titles featuring the Man of Steel,”offering fans deluxe and special editions of some of Superman’s very best stories. These offerings include, but are not limited to, anAll-Star Superman Deluxe Superman Day Editionhardcover, which comes with a new dust jacket featuring art by Frank Quitely. A full listing of the other excitingSupermanofferings can be found below.
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