DC reinvents the Superman titles for a new Family-based era in 2023
In conjunction with the launch of the Dawn of the DCU and DC's next major comics crossover event, Lazarus Planet, the publisher has also revealed two new Superman series and format changes for its stalwart Action Comics. All of this and more will begin in 2023, following the conclusion of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and Batman vs. Robin.
At its Superman panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday, DC announced that starting with Action Comics #1051 in January, the classic title will have a new format featuring three new story arcs. Each will focus on the Super-Family and its relationship with the world following Superman's massive fight with Lex Luthor in what DC is billing as the "milestone" issue #1050.
According to the Action Comics #1050 solicitation text, Lex steals something so important from Clark Kent's life that it can alter everything - and in issue #1051, it seems these effects are being felt. DC's announcement teases the start of "the House of El's transformation of Metropolis" under the guidance of Steel, but what does that mean?
It may have something to do with Dan Mora's cover art, which shows Conner Kent, Natasha Irons (who could be the Steel in question, rather than her uncle John Henry Irons), Kong Kenan/Super-Man, a traditional Clark Kent-Superman who seems to have been aged down, and both Jon Kent-Superman and Supergirl wearing new, capeless costumes. It also shows two young characters whom DC calls "the twins" in Mora's character designs, seen here.
Also in Action Comics #1051, Lex Luthor has enlisted Metallo to undo everything Superman hopes to achieve, which is especially interesting given that Metallo equally hates Luthor and the Man of Steel.
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