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. This sets the stage for a complete Batman relaunch with a new #1 issue, a new writer, and a redesigned 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 will feature a revamped Batsuit, trading the classic dark tones for 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 have a very superhero-forward approach. We've got a new Batmobile, costume, characters, and familiar faces – both good and bad. We aim to celebrate everything that makes Batman iconic."

Batman #1 is slated for a September 2025 release.

DC also highlighted its "Summer of Superman" initiative, revealing updates to the Superman line. Supergirl is getting 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 return to Midvale.

Campbell stated, "Creating this Supergirl, I'll draw on influences from classic stories, the 1984 movie, and the CW show." Supergirl #1 debuts May 14th.

Action Comics will feature a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and artist Skylar Patridge. This run will focus on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, exploring his early experiences with his powers. The series starts with Action Comics #1087 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 will delve deeper into Krypto's origin story. The first issue launches June 18th.

ComicsPro also revealed Marvel's Captain America relaunch this summer, with Zdarsky writing and Valerio Schiti illustrating.