Absolute Superman

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Absolute Superman
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Textless cover of Absolute Superman #1
Art by Rafa Sandoval
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics (Absolute Universe)
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing
Genre
Publication dateNovember 6, 2024
Main character(s) Superman
Creative team
Written by Jason Aaron
Artist(s)Rafa Sandoval
Letterer(s) Becca Carey
Colorist(s) Ulises Arreola
Editor(s)Chris Conroy

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.

Contents

Premise

The 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

In 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]

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References

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  2. Cronin, Brian (July 18, 2024). "DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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