DC’s new initiative, Summer of Superman, which will bring Super-Family-centric titles to comic shelves this summer, is nearly here. Among the most anticipated titles is Superman Unlimited, which will introduce major changes to the Daily Planet that will ripple across all DC titles. Based on the recently released details, these changes are set to be nothing short of epic.
The Daily Planet is undoubtedly one of the most iconic pieces of Superman’s lore, serving as the foundation of his civilian identity as the mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. It has been around nearly as long as the Man of Steel himself, evolving alongside the character over the years.
Notable changes have included Perry White stepping down as Editor-in-Chief, with Lois Lane taking over. However, it looks like the iconic newspaper is about to undergo its biggest transformation yet in Dan Slott, Rafael Albuquerque, and Marcelo Maiolo’s Superman Unlimited series, with these changes extending across all other DC books as well.
DC Is Making Big (& Epic) Changes to Superman’s Daily Planet
Cover E Sebastián Fiumara Variant for Superman Unlimited #1 (2025)
AIPT Comics recently sat down with Slott to discuss his Superman Unlimited series, covering everything from potential new love interests to the creative team’s plans to make the Man of Steel more accessible than ever. However, one of the standout moments in the interview involved Slott’s vision for the Daily Planet in the DC Universe moving forward. The writer revealed one of the biggest changes: there will be a branch of the Daily Planet in every major DC city, including Gotham, Star City, and Themyscira. This is a monumental shift, expanding the newspaper’s influence and presence well beyond Metropolis.
In addition, Jimmy Olsen will be setting up an office in Gotham, where he will receive a Bat-Signal watch, replacing his usual Superman signal watch. This marks a significant character development for Jimmy, who has traditionally been a Superman character. With the Bat-Signal watch, it’s clear that Jimmy will develop a deeper connection with the Dark Knight, suggesting more one-on-one interactions between him and Batman. Slott also mentioned that they want journalism to play a bigger role in their narratives, planning to explore journalists in a way that could only exist in a comic book.
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Superman Unlimited Will Introduce the ‘Anti-Daily Planet’
Cover D Steve Beach Variant for Superman Unlimited #2 (2025)
Slott further elaborated on his journalistic-focused plans for the DC Universe, stating, "The people who work at the Daily Planet fight a never-ending battle for truth and justice. They are going to give you truthful journalism. So you’re going to see that they’re going to have enemies." Slott teased that they would introduce foils to the Daily Planet, with one of the main antagonists being Jack "Creeper" Ryder. Ryder will push his conspiracy theories through his website, No Laughing Matter, and his unique brand of journalism. It’s clear that Superman’s lore is expanding, and fans couldn’t be more excited.
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Superman Unlimited #1 is available May 21, 2025, from DC Comics!
Source: AIPT Comics
