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DC Announces Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum with Four New Kryptonite Types

The five-issue Black Label series by the Ice Cream Man creative team debuts August 13, 2025, blending experimental storytelling with Superman’s mythos.

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Overview

  • Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum is a five-issue limited series under DC's Black Label imprint, set to launch on August 13, 2025.
  • The series introduces four newly discovered Kryptonite types—Purple, Cobalt, Speckled, and more—expanding Superman's lore and vulnerabilities.
  • Created by the Eisner-nominated Ice Cream Man team of W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, and Chris O’Halloran, the series promises genre-defying, introspective storytelling.
  • Superman, joined by Batman, investigates the effects of the new Kryptonites as part of a narrative exploring his moral core and connection to Krypton.
  • The project reflects DC’s commitment to mature, standalone storytelling, leveraging indie creators to reimagine flagship heroes for new audiences.