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 storyline will launch in March. A subsequent relaunch, beginning with Batman #1, will feature a new writer, Matt Fraction (known for Uncanny X-Men and The Invincible Iron Man), and a fresh artistic vision from Jorge Jimenez. This relaunch will introduce a new, vintage-inspired blue and gray Batsuit and Batmobile.

Fraction commented, "Jorge and I are taking a very superhero-centric approach to Batman. We're incorporating new characters alongside familiar faces – both heroes and villains – to celebrate what makes Batman iconic." Batman #1 is slated for a September 2025 release.

DC also highlighted future Superman projects at the ComicsPro event, continuing their "Summer of Superman" initiative. Supergirl will receive 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 Zor-El return to Midvale.

Campbell stated, "My inspiration for this Supergirl draws from classic stories, the 1984 film, and the CW series." Supergirl #1 debuts May 14th.

Action Comics will see a new creative team: Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Skylar Patridge (Resonant). This run will focus on Clark Kent's teenage years in Smallville, depicting his early experiences with his powers as Superboy. The series begins 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 than ever before. The first issue releases June 18th.

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