WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for SUPERMAN #19 & #22!SupermanandDoomsdayshare one of the most iconic rivalries in DC lore, largely thanks to Dan Jurgens’The Death of Supermanstoryline. Since then, the Kryptonian menace has made multiple returns, leading to spectacular throwdown battles with the Man of Steel. However, Doomsday’s latest return to comics is set to redefine everything fans thought they knew about the beast, including his relationship with Superman.
…Superman will be putting his life on the line to help save his greatest foe, completely redefining their relationship in the process.
The January solicitations for DC Comics are finally here, and among them isJoshua Williamson and Dan Mora’sSuperman#22, set to release on June 16, 2025. Since Mora joined as the ongoing series artist with issue #19, fans have experienced a continuous wave of fantastic art and excitement.
SUPERMAN #22 (2025)
Variant Covers:
Mico Suayan, Jonboy Meyers, Marguerite Sauvage, and David Lapham
A secret alien strike team has arrived on Earth with their sights set on the greatest weapon in the universe…Doomsday. And the only person who can save the ultimate destroyer is Superman! While alien forces rain down on Metropolis, Superwoman trains with her new powers alongside an unlikely instructor…and you will not believe who it is!
Issue #19 introducedDC’s new Superwoman, Lois Lane, while also marking the return of Doomsday, culminating in a major cliffhanger involving the iconic Superman foe. This cliffhanger, combined with the synopsis forissue #22, hints at a potential transition for Doomsday and the Man of Steel—from mortal foes to allies.
Cover C Jonboy Meyers Card Stock Variant forSuperman#22 (2025)
Superman and Doomsday—the infamous creature genetically engineered on Krypton—share a long and lore-defining history that began with Doomsday’s debut inSuperman: The Man of Steel#17 (1992). Often portrayed as a nearly unstoppable force of destruction, Doomsday possesses powers that rival Superman’s own, including superhuman strength, speed, and durability, along with the ability to adapt and evolve, making him an ever-evolving threat.He is most famously known for killing the Man of Steel inThe Death of Supermanstoryline and returning to battle Kal-El again inThe Return of Superman.
These storylines established Doomsday as one of Superman’s most formidable, lore-impacting, and iconic foes. Thus, the recent tease of a partnership between these legendary enemies is nothing short of groundbreaking. This revelation was hinted at the end ofSuperman#19 and is outright confirmed in the synopsis for Superman #22:“A secret alien strike team has arrived on Earth with their sights set on the greatest weapon in the universe…Doomsday. And the only person who can save the ultimate destroyer is Superman!”Based on this teaser, Clark will undoubtedly be putting his life on the line to help save his greatest foe, completely redefining their relationship in the process.
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“We Have Been Enemies for Millennia, Superman. But Now I Need Your Help.”– Doomsday inSuperman#19
Panel Comes FromSuperman#19 (2024)
While the synopsis forSuperman#22 raises more questions than it answers—primarily why Superman is helping Doomsday given their tumultuous history—Superman#19 provides additional insight into the situation. In this issue,Superwoman and Supermanrush to the scene of an incident, only to find Doomsday wreaking havoc on their beloved city. However, in a surprising twist, time suddenly stops, leaving only Clark unaffected. It is soon revealed that this is the work of the Time Trapper. Yet, this isn’t the biggest revelation;the notorious villain then removes his hood, revealing his true identity as Doomsday—albeit a calmer, more well-spoken, and skinnier version of the Kryptonian creature currently frozen in time.
Following this revelation,the Time Trapper Doomsday makes a surprising request of the Man of Steel:“We have been enemies for millennia, Superman. But now I need your help.”The comic ends with this line, leaving fans in suspense about Clark’s response. However, when paired with the solicitation forSuperman#22, it seems all but guaranteed that the Man of Steel will agree to assist his mortal enemy. This raises numerous questions: Why is Doomsday turning to Superman for help? Why has Clark agreed to aid him? What threat will they face together? And could this partnership permanently alter their dynamic from enemies to allies?
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Superman #22will be released on June 10, 2025, from DC Comics!
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.
