Superman Vol. 6 (2023–Present): Joshua Williamson's Man of Steel
Superman Vol. 6 (2023–Present): Joshua Williamson's Man of Steel
Lex Luthor behind bars and working for Superman, a new Metropolis full of strange villains, and three years of DC's biggest events. Here's our guide to Joshua Williamson's Superman.
When DC began its Dawn of DC line in 2023, it relaunched the main Superman title with writer Joshua Williamson and artist Jamal Campbell. Issue #1 went on sale in February 2023 and opened with a bold idea: Lex Luthor in prison, and Superman running the company Lex handed over to him.
More than 40 issues later, this run has taken in House of Brainiac, Absolute Power and the whole of DC All In. We have a good selection of the 2025 and 2026 issues at Siomic Comics, so here is our guide to the series and its key moments.
Superman Vol. 6 at a glance
- Publisher: DC Comics
- First issue: Superman #1, on sale February 2023 as part of Dawn of DC
- Writer: Joshua Williamson
- Main artists: Jamal Campbell, Dan Mora, Rafa Sandoval, Eddy Barrows, Xermánico
- Colourist: Alejandro Sánchez on much of the run
- Key concept: Supercorp, the company Lex Luthor gave to Superman
- Events: House of Brainiac, Absolute Power, DC All In, DC K.O.
- Status: Ongoing, with #43 released in October 2026
Supercorp and a new Metropolis
The series follows on from Action Comics #1050. Lex Luthor is finally behind bars, and in a twist nobody expected, he has handed his company to Superman, and it is now called Supercorp. Clark has to work out whether Lex is genuinely trying to make amends or playing his longest game yet, while running a corporation and protecting a city full of new threats.
Williamson and Campbell filled Metropolis with fresh faces: the night-time antihero Marilyn Moonlight, the Spirit of Metropolis, in #2, and the villains Graft and Doctor Pharm, who appear from #1. Lena Luthor and Jimmy Olsen play big roles, and Lois Lane is at Clark's side throughout.
The creators
Joshua Williamson
The writer or co-writer of every issue so far, known for his long runs on The Flash and Batman, and a key architect of DC's recent events.
Jamal Campbell
The launch artist and co-creator of the new villains, whose bright, glossy style set the tone for the book.
Dan Mora
Took over the art when DC All In began with #19, and drew much of the following year.
The guest artists
Rafa Sandoval, Eddy Barrows, Hayden Sherman and Xermánico have all drawn issues or arcs.
The story so far
| Issues | Storyline | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| #1–12 | Supercorp | Lex in prison, Marilyn Moonlight, Graft and Doctor Pharm |
| #13–15 | House of Brainiac | A crossover with Action Comics that introduces the Brainiac Queen |
| #15–17 | Absolute Power | #15 leads straight into DC's 2024 summer event, and #17 is a tie-in |
| #19–27 | DC All In | Dan Mora on art; Lex without his memories; the 25th issue |
| #28–31 | Darkseid's Legion | Superman against Darkseid's Legion, the lost Legion of Super-Heroes and Booster Gold |
| #33 | DC K.O. | Does Lex Luthor Have a Soul? |
| #38–40 | Reign of the Superboys | Superboy-Prime against Witchfire and Manchester Black |
Key issues for collectors
| Issue | Cover date | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2023 | The start of the run; the debut of Supercorp; Graft and Doctor Pharm appear |
| #2 | May 2023 | First appearance of Marilyn Moonlight |
| #6 | November 2023 | First appearance of the Chained |
| #13 | June 2024 | House of Brainiac begins in this title |
| #19 | December 2024 | The first DC All In issue, and Dan Mora's arrival |
| #20 | January 2025 | The death of the Parasite |
| #25 | June 2025 | The 25th-issue milestone, with art by Mora, Barrows and Campbell |
| #28 | September 2025 | Legion of Darkseid begins, setting up the next phase of All In |
| #33 | February 2026 | A Lex Luthor-focused issue, art by Hayden Sherman |
| #40 | September 2026 | Prime Time, The End: Superboy-Prime against Manchester Black |
Curiosities collectors should know
A top-five launch
Superman #1 placed fifth in the February 2023 comic shop charts.
A movie variant
For the summer of 2025, #27 received a variant cover by Jerry Ordway themed around the new Superman film.
Cover artists galore
Lee Bermejo, David Aja, Chris Samnee, Guillem March and Nathan Szerdy are among the regular variant artists.
One writer throughout
Williamson has written or co-written every issue, so the series reads as one long story despite all the events.
Superman beyond the page
The run's second half coincided with James Gunn's Superman film in July 2025, and #28 was part of DC's Summer of Superman push. The series isn't an adaptation, but it's the main monthly home of the character, and a natural next read for anyone who enjoyed the film. Pair it with Superman Unlimited and Action Comics for the full picture.
Where to start reading Superman Vol. 6
- #1, for Supercorp and the new Metropolis.
- #13, for House of Brainiac.
- #19, to start with DC All In and Dan Mora.
- #28, for Darkseid's Legion.
- #38, for Reign of the Superboys.
Superman Vol. 6 covers through the years
A look at some of the covers from the run. Tap a cover to see what we have on the shelf.
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#25Browse our Superman Vol. 6 back issues
These are some of the Superman Vol. 6 issues currently in stock. Every copy is photographed so you can check its condition before buying.
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#28
Superman #28: Legion of Darkseid, Part One
Superman finally confronts Darkseid's Legion.
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#29
Superman #29: Legion Lost
Superman searches the future for the lost Legion of Super-Heroes.
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#30
Superman #30: The Great Collision
Superman teams up with Booster Gold to warn the Justice League.
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#31
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#33
Superman #33: Does Lex Luthor Have a Soul?
A fight you never expected, centred on Lex Luthor.
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#38
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#40
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Frequently asked questions about Superman Vol. 6
When did Superman Vol. 6 start?
Superman #1 went on sale in February 2023 as part of DC's Dawn of DC line.
Who writes Superman Vol. 6?
Joshua Williamson writes the series. Jamal Campbell drew the launch, and Dan Mora took over with DC All In.
What is Supercorp?
Supercorp is the company Lex Luthor handed over to Superman at the start of the series.
Which issue introduces Marilyn Moonlight?
Marilyn Moonlight, the Spirit of Metropolis, first appears in Superman #2.
Which issues are part of House of Brainiac?
Superman #13 to #15, crossing over with Action Comics.
Is Superman Vol. 6 still ongoing?
Yes. Superman #43 went on sale in October 2026.
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