With DC ’s " Summer ofSuperman " event kicking off in a few months , the originalSuperboyis gearing up for a return to comics as he put on his classic costume . Although Clark Kent has made a name for himself over the years as Superman , his hero life history commence long before he graduated from boy to human race , and the artist behind this comeback has unveil a glimpse of Superboy ’s design .

summertime of Superman Special#1 by Dan Slott , Mark Waid , Joshua Williamson , and Jorge Jiménez will mark the root of the highly anticipated"Summer of Superman " initiative , and creative person Jiménez has shared a first feel at the mirthful onX. His eye - catching art depicts Clark Kent in natural action as Superboy , not Superman .

Superboy is back and better than ever in Jiménez ’s exciting preview , and he ’s joined by trusted canid companion Krypto as he flies into action . This summertime , Superman wo n’t be the only alter ego of Clark Kent who fetch some beloved , since Superboy will also be joining the fun .

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Although Superman debuted as the full - grown champion readers sleep together and love in 1938’sAction Comics#1 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster , his creators later explored his ancestry as Superboy in 1944’sMore Fun Comics#101 . Superboy went on to savor various dangerous undertaking throughout the DC Universe as he navigated his vast arsenal ofKryptonian powers . Superman has a handle on his ability , but the less experienced Superboy had much to learn before he moved to Metropolis and kicked off his more noted hero career . These tales expanded upon Clark Kent ’s past prior to his debut as the iconic Superman , filling in the dummy of his backstory .

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After years of Superman surpassing Superboy in the funnies as the principal expansive identity associated with Clark Kent , Jiménez ’s art has throw much - demand attention to the type who truly take up it all within the DC timeline . Superboy is show floating above Smallville with Krypto by his side , and though he certainly blow a more youthful show , his costume conception draw from his older counterpart in key path . DC fan can await forrad to seeing more of Superboy ’s daring exploits as a small town hero at foresighted lastonce thisnew narrative from the history of Superman hits shelves .

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In addition to his artistry of Superboy , Jiménez has also partake in another Thomas Nelson Page from the upcomingSummer of Superman Specialon Xthat features Lana Lang , Clark ’s childhood friend and former love life interest . Since the special in question will reportedly include Lana ’s long - awaitedwedding to John Henry Irons ' Steel , it ’s only fitting that she will deal the spotlight with Clark Kent as one of his oldest allies . Superman ’s time asSuperboyis finally getting the nostalgic comeback it ’s deserved this summer , as DC pay tribute to the early days of the Man of Steel ’s superhero career in Smallville .

Summer of Superman Special#1will be available on April 30th , 2025 from DC Comics !

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