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DC Black Label
Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1
(W) W. Maxwell Prince (A/CA) Martin Morazzo
It’s officially the Summer of Superman!
I’m just as surprised as you to see the Man of Steel showing up in my recommendations — but here we are!
DC’s Black Label has built a reputation for bold, boundary-pushing storytelling with our favorite heroes. Titles like Batman: Damned, Hellblazer: Rise & Fall, and Harleen have all set the tone with their gritty, mind-bending narratives.
This month, the creative minds behind the haunting anthology Ice Cream Man take on the "Big Blue Boy Scout." Their signature one-shot style — blending sorrow, wonder, and redemption — collides with the sci-fi madness of kryptonite experimentation.
That’s right: Superman has uncovered new colors of kryptonite. With Batman at his side, he’ll test each one to prepare for the worst — in case these mysterious crystals ever fall into the wrong hands.
Knowing what this creative team is capable of, and considering how bizarre and fascinating kryptonite exposure can get, we’re in for a ride that blends Silver Age charm with thought-provoking, existential twists.
This five-part mini-series is the perfect entry point for even the most hesitant Superman fan.
Close out the Summer of Superman in style with Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum by W. Maxwell Prince and Martín Morazzo.