Absolute Superman is an upcoming superhero comic book series published by DC Comics, based on the character Superman. The series is written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Rafa Sandoval, and is scheduled to begin publication on November 6, 2024, as part of DC's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.
| Absolute Superman | |
|---|---|
 Textless cover of Absolute Superman #1 Art by Rafa Sandoval | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics (Absolute Universe) |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | November 6, 2024 |
| Main character(s) | Superman |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Jason Aaron |
| Artist(s) | Rafa Sandoval |
| Colorist(s) | Ulises Arreola |
Premise
editThe series focuses on a version of Superman who arrives on Earth as an adult rather than a baby as in most depictions of the character.[1]
Publication history
editIn July 2024, a Superman-focused comic book series titled Absolute Superman, written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Rafa Sandoval, was announced as part of DC Comics's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.[2] Rafael Albuquerque was originally set to illustrate Absolute Superman, but had to pull out of the project due to severe floods in his home country of Brazil, with Sandoval being brought onto the project a month before the comic's announcement.[3]
Absolute Superman is scheduled to begin publication on November 6, 2024.[4]
References
edit- ^ Adams, Tim (October 2, 2024). "DC Confirms Absolute Superman Will Make a Major Origin Story Change". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (July 18, 2024). "DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Design of Absolute DC: Rafa Sandoval on Coming to the Rescue on Absolute Superman". SKTCHD. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (October 18, 2024). "DC Comics Confirms One Of Our Absolute Superman #1 Spoilers". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 20, 2024.