Superboy Prime Becomes The DC Universe's Main Superman In Upcoming REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS Saga

Superboy Prime Becomes The DC Universe's Main Superman In Upcoming REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS Saga

More big changes are coming to the DC Universe in March 2026, including "Reign of the Superboys," a new saga that will see Superboy Prime take over the mantle of Superman from the missing Kal-El.

By JoshWilding - Dec 19, 2025 05:12 AM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics

It's been a hugely successful couple of years for DC Comics, and the publisher is looking to keep that momentum going next March with the launch of another wave of "All In" titles as part of the "DC: Next Level" storytelling initiative.

The big news is that when DC K.O. ends, the DC Universe will need a new Superman. Kicking off a "Reign of the Superboys" saga across four ongoing Superman Family titles, the adventure begins on March 11 with Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge. 

In that, young Superboy, Clark Kent from the past, collides with today's Justice League Unlimited. This clash across time bridges Superman's earliest days with the present, while Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel, and more search for the missing Man of Tomorrow in the past.

Supergirl #11 by Sophie Campbell thrusts Kara into the bottled city of Kandor, where she loses her powers and gains a cybernetic upgrade to lead a revolution alongside Conner Kent (Superboy) and a legion of Boy Thunder clones. What do these clones mean for the future of the House of El?

As the month continues, Superman Unlimited #11 from Dan Slott and Lucas Meyer expands the arc with Jon Kent facing a terrifying time‑bending foe and the debut of Tomorrow Man, a brand‑new character whose arrival shakes the timeline itself.

Finally, the opening month of DC's new Superboy saga culminates with Superman #36 by Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora, as Superboy Prime steps into the spotlight of the ongoing series. Normally reserved for massive crossover events, Prime now claims the mantle of Superman in a bold, action‑packed story that redefines the legacy of Metropolis.

As a reminder, Superboy Prime originally came from a world where superheroes only existed as fiction, except for him. He's been put centre stage in game-changing stories like Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Sinestro Corps WarFinal Crisis, and more.

DC Comics has also announced the start of the long-awaited "Wonder War" storyline in Wonder Woman #31, with Diana Prince and her adult daughter Trinity set to battle Matriarch in a story set twenty years in the future, where the Justice League is dead. 

Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's Batman run continues with the return of The Joker, and a war between the Bat-Family and Commissioner Vandal Savage and Gotham's new mayor, Pamela Isley.

March will also see the release of Green Lantern #33/#600, with stories from Jeremy Adams, Ron Marz, Xermanico, Darryl Banks, and more, as Hal Jordan is tested and Kyle Rayner returns to Earth.

"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," writer Scott Snyder said in a press release.

Check out a sampling of artwork below, and stay tuned for updates on all these stories and more. 

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Gambito
Gambito - 12/19/2025, 5:19 AM
That GL cover is so good until you see Hal’s face
Beer85
Beer85 - 12/19/2025, 5:55 AM
Modern comics are usually really terrible. Like modern entertainment in general.
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 12:14 PM
@Beer85 - I'm guessing you don't actually read comics. This year, DC has put out some of the best stuff they've done since before the New 52.
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 12:46 PM
@Beer85 -
Here's a list of 2025 slappers for people who still have the attention span to read comics: (in no particular order)

1. Batman Beyond/Static Shock (first time we've seen the DCAU beyond since 2014)
2. The New Gods (12 issue miniseries dealing with the power vacuum left by Darkseid)
3. Batman: Offworld (Bruce alone in space)
4. Absolute Martian Manhunter (don't smoke before reading)
5. Batman and Robin: Year One (definitive Dick Grayson origin by the writer of Kingdom Come)
6. Green Lantern (canonized Razer and Aya from GLTAS)
7. Absolute Batman (a better Bane story than Knightfall)
8. Knightfight (Bruce seeing hypothetical realities where each Robin becomes Batman)
9. Superman (gave Doomsday character and personality)
10. Justice League Unlimited (also the writer of Kingdom Come)
11. Justice League: Dark Tomorrow (from the creator of Arrow)
12. JSA (WWII origin story with Hippolyta)
13. Aquaman (leading a team of aquatic heroes)
14. Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum (feels very All-Star Superman)
15. World's Finest (Magog origin story)

You people have no idea what you're missing out on when you write off everything just because some comics are bad.
oldnoname
oldnoname - 12/19/2025, 1:07 PM
@InfinitePunches - New Gods: GAS;
Absolute Martian Manhunter: GAS;
Green Lantern: Good/Fun;
Absolute Batman: GAS (especially these last couple issues)
Knightfight: Decent (a Dan Mora carry tbh)
Superman: Good/Fun
Justice League Unlimited: Good/Fun
World's Finest (Magog origin story): GAS

Plenty more hits this year, including Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma and Absolute Wonder Woman
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 1:16 PM
@oldnoname - I like Absolute WW. I had never heard of Resurrection Man. I'll give it a read. Is there anything I should read before that for context?
FireCanon
FireCanon - 12/19/2025, 1:27 PM
@InfinitePunches - Yeah. The only really bad thing this year was Tom King's Wonder Woman. But the Trinity spinoff almost makes it worth it.
oldnoname
oldnoname - 12/20/2025, 1:57 AM
@InfinitePunches - nope. Ram basically runs through Resurrection Man’s history in the story as a plot device so a lot of blanks are filled in for you. If you like some of the more “heady” or philosophical aspects of his New Gods you’ll like it.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 12/19/2025, 6:00 AM
Awesome Supergirl cover.
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/19/2025, 6:29 AM
@ModHaterSLADE - really hot looking
dragon316
dragon316 - 12/19/2025, 6:29 AM
White hair Wonder Woman ?
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 12/19/2025, 10:21 AM
@dragon316 - that’s Matriarch.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 12/19/2025, 7:14 AM
Who is this guy?
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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/19/2025, 10:08 AM
@HashTagSwagg - supertransman?
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 12/19/2025, 10:22 AM
@HashTagSwagg - @HashTagSwagg - that’s Wonder Woman’s daughter, Trinity.
FireCanon
FireCanon - 12/19/2025, 12:24 PM
@HashTagSwagg - That's actually a woman. I suppose you don't see a lot of those.
zeon00
zeon00 - 12/19/2025, 9:27 AM
I still hasn’t gotten over what they did to Jon Kent
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 12:14 PM
@zeon00 - It looks like they may be undoing it, thank God.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/19/2025, 12:41 PM
@zeon00 - is he the gay one?
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 12:48 PM
@McMurdo - Not for long! All the covers show him being a kid again after DC KO resets the universe.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/19/2025, 10:11 AM
Superboy Prime is probably the most powerful being in DC except Mxysptlk. Would love to see the DCU bring him in at some point. And most definitely the Sinestro Corps War storyline.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 12/19/2025, 11:51 AM
@lazlodaytona - The hierarchy of power has changed; joking aside apparently Darkseid in this recent run is the strongest entity (outside of the Presence I guess). Comics. Gotta love em.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/19/2025, 12:20 PM
@Arthorious - I can't see how anyone could be more powerful than Mxy. He thinks it, it happens.
Even during Emporer Joker Darkseid elected not to get involved.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 12/19/2025, 12:45 PM
@lazlodaytona - the power levels fluctuate so much: Mxy had a fear of Dr Manhattan, then came Perpetua. It’s all over the place
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/19/2025, 3:39 PM
@Arthorious - dang dood. I didn't even know that...
InfinitePunches
InfinitePunches - 12/19/2025, 12:16 PM
As the world's biggest Superboy-Prime fan, this is the best announcement I've heard from DC in years.
Prime Time, all the time, baby!!
1stDalek
1stDalek - 12/19/2025, 12:50 PM
Kid Jon is back! Hope it sticks.
oldnoname
oldnoname - 12/19/2025, 1:09 PM
Honestly this is pretty exciting as far as narrative changes go.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 12/19/2025, 7:00 PM
Just caught up with last week's DC comics, Lobo Vs Wonder Woman was the best shit fr.

Also the Christmas issue of Sophie Campbell's current pop art-inspired retro Supergirl series was really really nice. Got me feeling all cozy and warm inside my major blood pumping organ.

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