DC Comics to Relaunch Batman With New #1 Issue and New Costume

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. Subsequently, a rebooted Batman #1 will debut, featuring a new writer, artist, costume, and Batmobile.

Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men, The Invincible Iron Man) will helm the writing duties, collaborating with returning artist Jorge Jimenez. This new era introduces a vintage-inspired blue and gray Batsuit, a departure from the traditional black and gray.

"I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman," Fraction stated. "Jorge and I are taking a very superhero-centric approach. We're introducing a new Batmobile, costume, characters, and revisiting familiar faces – both heroes and villains. We aim to celebrate everything that makes Batman iconic."

Batman #1 is slated for a September 2025 release.

DC also highlighted future Superman projects at the ComicsPro event, extending their "Summer of Superman" initiative. Supergirl will receive a new series and costume (designed by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau), penned and illustrated by Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). This series will see Kara's return to Midvale.

"My approach to Supergirl draws inspiration from classic stories, the 1984 film, and the CW show," Campbell explained.

Supergirl #1 arrives May 14th.

Action Comics will feature a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Skylar Patridge (artist). This run will focus on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, exploring his early experiences with his powers.

"The story begins with a 15-year-old Clark learning to be a superhero," Waid shared. "Skylar and I are modernizing Smallville while retaining its rustic charm."

Waid and Patridge's Action Comics #1087 launches in June.

Finally, Krypto will star in his own five-issue miniseries, Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton, as part of the DC All In initiative. Ryan North (Fantastic Four) writes, and Mike Norton (Revival) illustrates, delving deeper into Krypto's origin story than ever before.

"We're giving Krypto a truly authentic canine portrayal," North commented. "He doesn't speak, and we avoid the typical thought bubbles. Mike Norton's art perfectly captures the unspoken emotions."

Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1 releases June 18th.

ComicsPro also revealed Marvel's summer relaunch of Captain America, written by Zdarsky and drawn by Valerio Schiti.