Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1!
AbsoluteSupermanmakes a powerful first impression across various art covers, not only revealing a striking new costume and logo but also hinting at a significant power upgrade. With the impending launch of theAbsolute Universe, DC has promised more intense, gritty versions of fan-favorite heroes, and these variant covers suggest they’re not just meeting that promise—they’re exceeding it.
The glowing sections of Absolute Superman’s suit could hint at fire or lava-based powers.
DC’s plans forthe launch of their Absolute Universewere revealed on June 23, 2025, by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson during their ALL-IN announcement on YouTube. In explaining this new universe, the creators shared that fans will be introduced to new and hardcore versions of their favorite characters, including Superman, whowill have his ownAbsolutetitle.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1 (2024)
Variant Covers:
Jim Lee, Wes Craig, and Matteo Scalera
SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress… without the family… without a home… what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
What distinguishes the Absolute Universe from the familiar DCU is that it isfounded on Darkseid energyinstead of Superman energy, resulting in intense reimaginings of the characters with new origins. Moreover, if the variant covers for the June 11, 2025 release of Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval’sAbsolute Superman#1 are to be believed,this darker version of Clark will receive a major power upgrade.
New Variant Covers Reveal Absolute Superman’s Redesigned Costume, Hinting at Possible LAVA Powers
Cover F 1:25 Card Stock Variant by Matteo Scalera & Cover B Card Stock Variant by Wes Craig forAbsolute Superman#1
DC’s recent solicitations unveiled Rafa Sandoval’s main cover, variant covers by Wes Craig, Jim Lee, and Matteo Scalera, and a logo variant highlighting the new ‘S’ Shield that Absolute Superman will wear. All of the art covers, except the logo variant, offer fans an epic glimpse of the new Man of Steel. ThisSuperman not only has long hair, but he also sports a redesigned costume featuring the new ‘S’ Shield. However,the most striking design change is the fiery orange and yellow glow in select areas of his suit, including his hips, wrists, ankles, and feet.
At the moment, it’s unclear what the new suit design might signify, but one possibility is that it reflects a new powerset for Absolute Superman. If these glowing sections are more than just a fashion choice,their fiery appearance could hint at fire or lava-based powers.This theory is particularly supported by Wes Craig’s variant cover, which shows the Kryptonian smashing the ground, revealing what appears to be lava. Alternatively, the glowing elements might represent Superman’s power levels or function as devices to keep his immense power in check. The possibilities are many and all extremely exciting.
Absolute Superman’s First Official Cover Is Every Fan’s New Phone Background
DC Artsist Rafa Sandoval has created one of the most gorgeously powerful images of the Man of Steel, and it’s BEGGING to be your new phone background.
Absolute Superman Gets New ‘S’ Shield Logo Reminiscent of Henry Cavill’s Costume Design
Main Cover by Rafa Sandoval forAbsolute Superman#1
As mentioned earlier, the covers also highlight Absolute Superman’s new logo design. This version sharply deviates from Clark’s current ‘S’ shield, which features a looser, thinner, and more rounded ‘S.’ The Absolute ‘S’ shield is more reminiscent ofHenry Cavill’s suit design, showcasing a bolder ‘S’ that fills more of the yellow space around it. However, it differs from Cavill’s design by featuring sharper points and filling even more of the yellow space. It will be exciting to see how this new ‘S’ shield and AbsoluteSuperman’spower upgrades unfold in the narrative, answering all the lingering questions.
Absolute Superman #1will be released from DC Comics on August 12, 2025!
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
