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DC Announces Superman Solicitations for October, 2026

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Neil Cole

DC Comics has unveiled its full slate of Superman-related solicitations for October, 2026 featuring an expansive lineup of titles, including Absolute Superman #24, Action Comics #1103, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #56, Justice League: Dark Realm Special #1, Justice League Unlimited #24, Superman #43, Superman: Father of Tomorrow #6, Superman: The Stranger #2, and Superman Unlimited #18. The month's stories spotlight major developments across the Superman mythos, from the Man of Steel's relentless pursuit of Brainiac alongside Steel and the definitive origin of Lex Luthor to Clark Kent's latest investigative assignment in Metropolis, reality-threatening dangers confronting the Justice League, and new adventures featuring Lois Lane, Jon Kent, Marilyn Moonlight, Maxima, and the entire Super-Family. Complementing the new releases are several collected editions and commemorative publications, including Superman by Alan Moore: Absolute Edition, Superman: Man of Tomorrow DC Compact Comics Adventures, Adventures of Superman #501 Facsimile Edition, and the Superman: The Wedding Album 30th Anniversary Special, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Man of Steel while continuing to expand his mythology for a new generation of readers.

Check out the full list of October, 2026 storylines featuring the Man of Steel in the following list of comic titles:

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #24
Written by JASON AARON
Art by JUAN FERREYRA
Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by MITCH GERADS, JUAN FERREYRA, and CARLO PAGULAYAN
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/7/26

“Get Brainiac” continues as Superman enlists a new ally in his search for his most fiendish foe. But if the man known as Steel is going to join the fight, he’s going to need a new suit of armor…

ACTION COMICS #1103
Written by MARK WAID
Art by PATRICIO DELPECHE
Cover by CHRIS BRUNNER
Variant covers by RYAN SOOK, DON AGUILLO, and DAVE WILKINS
Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/14/26

He is Superman’s greatest enemy…he was Clark Kent’s school-age contemporary. He’s been the President of the United States…and the world’s most wanted super- villain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time…if you survive the experience.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #56
Written by MARK WAID
Art by ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
Cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by BEN HARVEY and ADRIÁN GUTIÉRREZ
Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
$3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/21/26

Superman’s sworn duty is to protect life in all its forms. Ra’s al Ghul’s unstoppable goal is to eliminate 90 percent of the Earth’s population. How can Batman and Rob- in prevent an enraged Man of Steel from taking his anger out on their enemy—and in doing so, shattering his vow never to kill?

JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARK REALM SPECIAL #1
Written by DAN MORA
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by JUAN FERREYRA, ARIEL OLIVETTI, and SERG ACUÑA
Foil variant cover by DANIEL BAYLISS
$5.99 US | 48 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/28/26

The Justice League is an Unlimited force across the Earth and the stars… but the dimensions beyond our realm of understanding are now breaking through! Or have they been here this whole time? In his writing debut, visionary artist Dan Mora at last reveals the untold origin of Cadejos—the epic, fire-breathing, wolf-like powerhouse of the Justice League Unlimited— on a journey of redemption, power, and vengeance. From folklore legend to superhero, witness a battle of good vs. evil like you’ve never seen before!

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #24
Written by MARK WAID and NICOLE MAINES
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by BRUNO REDONDO, NATHAN SZERDY, RACHTA LIN, and STEVE SKROCE
Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by STJEPAN ŠEJIĆ
$3.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/28/26

The disastrous war between Lex Luthor and Batman has left the Justice League less united than ever…but change is brewing on the horizon, and one threat is destined to bring the JLU together again: the future. Dreamer, Brainiac Queen, Red Tornado, and more vie for the fate of tomorrow—and only the return of Superman himself can hope to sort out the chaos!

SUPERMAN #43
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by XERMÁNICO
Variant covers by BRETT BEAN, BAILIE ROSENLUND, and RACHTA LIN
Glow-in-the-dark variant cover by STEVAN SUBIĆ
Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by BEN OLIVER
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/28/26

After Superman was in DC K.O.’s tournament, lost in time and at war with General Zod, Lois Lane gives Clark Kent a new adventure…to be a reporter?! Clark Kent begins a new investigation into a mysterious death cult in Metropolis, but he’s not the only one on the case…Marilyn Moonlight makes her return! Both heroes are drawn to a dangerous side of Metropolis that Clark Kent didn’t know existed, where one of DC Comics’ greatest enemies is hiding…

Also features Superman’s new ongoing superstar artist…Xermánico!

SUPERMAN: FATHER OF TOMORROW #6
Written by KENNY PORTER
Art and cover by DANNY EARLS
Variant covers by GABRIEL HARDMAN and NIMIT MALAVIA
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/28/26

Superman’s back is against the wall as he holds a massive living bomb above the city of Metropolis. Can Jor-El save his adopted home and the doomed man about to detonate? Or will Lex Luthor finally prove his superiority to the man from Krypton?!

SUPERMAN: THE STRANGER #2
Written by WES CRAIG
Art and cover by WES CRAIG
Variant covers by RILEY ROSSMO and MATT TAYLOR
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/7/26

Clark’s crusade for the downtrodden has hit some walls. He wants to do the most good, but he feels the people who need him the most are the most invisible. All of that changes when he stumbles upon Lois Lane, an intrepid reporter who’s made it her mission to make the unseen seen. With information gleaned from her articles, can Clark begin to turn the tide in his mission to uplift the people of Metropolis?!

SUPERMAN: UNLIMITED #18
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art and cover by LUCAS MEYER
Variant covers by MARCIAL TOLENDANO VARGAS and RAFAEL PÉREZ
Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary variant cover by GERALD PAREL
$4.99 US | 32 Pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/21/26

Look! Up in the sky! It’s two birds! It’s two planes! It’s Superman and Tomorrow Man, the father-and-son team supreme of the DC Universe!

This is the perfect time to go All In on their all-new adventures! Join Clark, Lois, and Jon, along with Ma and Pa, for a Kent family poker night…which might have to hold a few hands, because the Royal Flush Gang is back in Metropolis! All this, plus new intrigue for everyone’s favorite Space Amazon, Maxima, a check-in with Bibbo and Beppo, and a strange, new role for Toyman.

FACSIMILE AND COLLECTED EDITIONS

SUPERMAN BY ALAN MOORE: ABSOLUTE EDITION
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art by DAVE GIBBONS, CURT SWAN, and RICK VEITCH
Cover by RYAN SOOK
$100.00 US | 200 Pages | 8 1/8" x 12 1/4" | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-79951-404-6
ON SALE 4/20/27

From legendary writer Alan Moore comes his groundbreaking stories for the Man of Steel. Joined by award-winning artists Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Rick Veitch (Swamp Thing), and Curt Swan (Superman’s definitive artist of the Bronze Age), these celebrated tales would come to inspire generations of stories to follow and have since ascended to the pantheon of greatest Superman stories ever told.

Collecting “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?” from Superman #423 and Action Comics #583, “The Jungle Line” from DC Comics Presents #85, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” from Superman Annual #11, and the never-before-collected stories “Protected Species” from The Super Heroes Annual (1984) and “I was Superman’s Double” from Superman Official Annual (1985), both written by Moore. Escape into the tales like never before in DC’s biggest format, with each story fully remastered using original colors. Featuring brand-new essays from Gibbons, Veitch, Mark Waid, John Wells, and more, along with an original art and color guide gallery.

Featuring all-new art by Rick Veitch celebrating his landmark Superman story with Alan Moore, alongside all-new artwork by Ryan Sook honoring Dave Gibbons and Curt Swan's Superman stories by Alan Moore.

SUPERMAN: MAN OF TOMORROW DC COMPACT COMICS ADVENTURES
Written by PAUL DINI and SCOTT McCLOUD
Art by RICK BURCHETT, BRET BLEVINS, and TERRY AUSTIN
Cover by MIKE MANLEY and TERRY AUSTIN
$7.99 US | 140 Pages | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | Softcover | ISBN: 978-1-79951-715-3
ON SALE 3/30/27

Superman: The Animated Series was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind Batman: The Animated Series and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film.

Dive back into the world of Superman: The Animated Series with this collection of comics featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators!

Witness Superman battle Luthor’s own Man of Steel android!

Watch as Livewire turns to community service?

Find out what destroyed Metropolis and how Mr. Mxyzptlk saved it.

This compact collection includes Superman Adventures #1-6 and features stories by animated series co-creator Paul Dini (Batman: Mad Love) and acclaimed comics creator Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Zot!) and gorgeous animated-style art from Rick Burchett (The Batman Adventures). Superman: Adventures of the Man of Tomorrow is the perfect book for Superman fans of all ages!

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #501 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by KARL KESEL
Art and cover by TOM GRUMMETT
Foil variant cover by TOM GRUMMETT ($6.99 US)
Blank sketch cover ($4.99 US)
$3.99 US | 32 Pages
ON SALE 10/7/26

There’s a new kid in town determined to make a name for himself, and that name is Superman (don’t call him Superboy, he hates that)! What this new Metropolis Marvel lacks in experience, he more than makes up for with style (billowy red capes are out, leather jackets and shades are in)! How best to announce his arrival in the city? How about taking on Intergang crime boss Steel Hand on live TV?

SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Written by DAN JURGENS, RAINBOW ROWELL, LOUISE SIMONSON and KARL KESEL
Art by DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, CIAN TORMEY, JON BOGDANOVE, and TOM GRUMMETT
Cover by DAN JURGENS and JERRY ORDWAY
Variant covers by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU and TERRY DODSON Wraparound variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
Foil variant cover by STANLEY "ARTGERM" LAU
$6.99 US | 56 Pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/28/26

Thirty years ago, the Man of Steel married the incomparable Lois Lane. After crawling his way back from death at the hands of Doomsday, revealing his greatest secret, and surviving a parade of nefarious wedding crashers, the couple lived happily ever after. Now, in honor of their anniversary, it’s up to their Super Son, Jon Kent, to plan a party for his parents with some unwanted help from the fifth dimension. Can he keep it a secret from them and their enemies hoping to strike while their guards are down?

Join the team behind the historical one-shot along with some exciting new additions for an unforgettable celebration of love and all things super!

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