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 will launch in March. A subsequent relaunch, featuring a new #1 issue, writer, and costume, is slated for later in the year.
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 will introduce a redesigned Batsuit, a vintage-inspired blue and gray design, and a revamped 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. We aim to celebrate everything that makes Batman iconic."
Batman #1 is scheduled for a September 2025 release.
DC also highlighted future Superman projects at ComicsPro, continuing their "Summer of Superman" initiative. Supergirl will receive a new series and costume (designed by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau), written and illustrated by Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). This series will see Kara Zor-El return to Midvale.
Campbell stated, “Creating this Supergirl, I'll draw inspiration from classic stories, the 1984 film, and the CW show.” Supergirl #1 debuts May 14th.
Action Comics will feature a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Skylar Patridge. This run will focus on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, exploring his early experiences with his powers. Action Comics #1087 launches in June.
Finally, Krypto will star 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. The first issue releases June 18th.
ComicsPro also revealed Marvel's summer relaunch of Captain America, written by Zdarsky and illustrated by Valerio Schiti.
