Four Superboys vie to become the DC Universe’s central Superman in the upcoming Reign of the Superboys saga!
The DC Universe has endured an incredibly successful 2025. Many titles, not least Absolute Batman, have topped the charts, consistently among the top-selling comics month-to-month. November 2025 in particular was dominated by DC issues.
Looking ahead to 2026, the publisher plans to keep exciting, must-read events coming. One thing we’re keeping an eye on is the new wave of All In titles for DC: Next Level. As DC K.O ends, we’re gonna need a new Superman. And the new era commences in March 2026 with Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge.
DC’s March 2026 solicitations include a Reign of the Superboys saga that spans four ongoing Superman titles, including Action Comics #1096, Supergirl #11 (by Sophie Campbell), Superman Unlimited #11 (by Dan Slott and Lucas Meyer), and Superman #36 (by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora). This is not 1993’s ‘Reign of the Supermen,’ but it is a homage.
Solicitations
The official solicitations are below:
Action Comics #1096:
“As Clark Kent reaches the spring of his sophomore year at Smallville High, things have changed for Superboy. Yes, he’s become Smallville’s protector, but at what cost? Buckling under the weight of his super-secret, Clark now feels more alone than ever. Could there be more out there like him? Find out as the Boy of Steel’s world is turned upside down by the truth!”
Supergirl #11:
“With the bottled city on fire (literally), Kara Zor-El abandons the comfort of Midvale to save the last survivors of Krypton. The youth are in revolt after a shocking secret is revealed, and the Science Council is put on trial for its crimes against the next generation. Can Supergirl find peace between the two warring factions?”
Superman #36
“After the shocking events of DC K.O., Superman is missing. But one hero steps up to take his place…Superboy Prime?! Normally, Prime has only been part of massive DC events, but now he gets a real shot at showing the world he can be just as great a hero as Superman! Superstar artist Dan Mora returns to Superman for an action-packed and fun adventure that changes the face of the DC Universe!”
Superman Unlimited #11:
“What’s worse than a fifth-dimensional imp? A fourth dimensional demon! Jon Kent faces off against his greatest archenemy, a terrifying time-bending foe who’s attacking him years before they’ve ever met! Witness the final moments of Jon Kent, Superman. Also in this issue: Superboy?! No. Really? Wait. What?! Yeah. You’d better not miss this one. Call your retailer now. Reserve your copy now. Don’t wait. Go. Call. Now!”
“From the launch of the DC All In Special, to the introduction of an Absolute Universe, and into the DC K.O. event that we’re right in the middle of now, we’re determined to build on all of the fan enthusiasm, and the retail support and story momentum, by continuing to take big swings in 2026,” Scott Snyder said in a statement.
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