DC Comics will continue their “Summer of Superman” celebration this year with a series of variant covers showcasing different artist’s interpretations of the new Man of Steel, David Corenswet, as he appears in James Gunn’s Superman. Each one of these artists has contributed significantly to Superman comics in the past, and now put their unique stamp on this new cinematic Kal-El. The artists featured include Nicola Scott, Jim Lee, Dan Jurgens, Dan Mora, Jerry Ordway, Jorge Jiménez, Kevin Maguire, and Frank Quitely, DC Comics‘ new “Superman Movie” variant covers will publish between May and July beginning with Supergirl #1 on May 14. You can check them all out below.
Action Comics #1087 Superman Movie Variant Cover by Dan Jurgens, publishing on June 11
Dan Jurgens, who is writing the upcoming Superman 2025 – Hero for All, and who illustrated the iconic Death of Superman story in the ’90s, shows off our new Man of Tomorrrow in his Fortress of Solitude in his cover.
Superman #27 Superman Movie Variant Cover by Jerry Ordway, publishing on June 25
Jerry Ordway (Crisis on Infinite Earths) helped relaunch Superman to great success in the ’80s in Adventures of Superman. He illustrates this cover showing Superman and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) outside the Daily Planet.
Justice League Unlimited #9 Superman Movie Variant Cover by Frank Quitely, publishing on July 23
Much of James Gunn’s new Superman is drawing inspiration from Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman, which was drawn by Frank Quitely. So it’s only fitting that Quitely should return the favor and give us his version of Corenswet’s Kal-El.
Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #1’s Superman Movie Variant Cover by Dan Mora, publishing on June 18
Dan Mora is currently killing it with his version of the Metropolis Marvel is the pages of Superman and Justice League Unlimited, after a run on World’s Finest. He draws Supes with his loyal superdog, Krypto.
Batman #161 Superman Movie Variant Cover by Jorge Jiménez, publishing on June 25
Jorge Jiménez has drawn a metric ton of Superman stories, including an incredible run of Supersons, featuring Jonathan Kent and Damian Wayne, the sons on Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne. His cover is an homage to Frank Quitely’s cover for All-Star Superman #1.
Superman Unlimited #1 Superman Movie Variant Cover by Jim Lee, publishing on May 21
DC Comics’ Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee reinvented Superman’s costume for the New 52, which influenced the James Gunn version. So it’s only fair he should give us his interpretation of Superman and Krypto flying about.
Supergirl #1’s Superman Movie Variant Cover by Nicola Scott & Annette Kwok, publishing on May 14
And finally, Nicola Scott has been killing it on DC series like Titans and Wonder Woman: Historia. She also designed the Superman costume for the series Earth-2. On this cover, we get to see her version of the new cinematic suit as well.
Kevin Maguire’s Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #41 Superman Movie Variant Cover, publishing on July 16, will be revealed soon. You can preorder these variant covers when you visit your local shop.
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