Forget Doomsday: DC Just Turned Superman Into Their Next Unstoppable Threat

If fans thought the infamous battle between Doomsday and Superman in The Death of Superman storyline was intense, they're in for an even bigger shock as the Man of Steel turns into the greatest threat to his beloved city. When Superman becomes the villain, who will be there to stop him? DC has the answer.

This could be a compelling opportunity for Superman to do something truly irreversible...

Set for release on May 28, 2025, the synopsis for Superman #26 by Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira teases a battle for Metropolis that may even surpass the devastation caused by Doomsday in Dan Jurgens’ The Death of Superman.

While the Kryptonian creature has played a major role in Williamson’s run so far, this time, it isn’t Doomsday bringing a potentially catastrophic fight to the city—it’s the Man of Steel himself. According to the synopsis, Superman has been infected with red kryptonite, and this particular strain of his infamous "Special K" is turning him into an unstoppable threat.

Superman Will Unleash His Rage on Metropolis After Red Kryptonite Infection

Cover C Guillem March Variant for Superman #25 (2025)

As Superman fans know, the effects of Red Kryptonite are wildly unpredictable, ranging from erasing his memories to transforming him into an entirely different lifeform. Among its many effects, it has also been known to impact him mentally, triggering drastic mood swings, breakdowns, and severe personality shifts. Given that the synopsis teases Superman being "possessed with a new kind of anger," it's clear that this strain of Red Kryptonite will have a profound effect on his mental state, particularly his emotions, as he appears to be in a full-blown rage in Superman #26.

A full-powered Superman consumed by anger is an immense threat—possibly on par with Doomsday in their infamous battle that led to both their deaths. It will be interesting to see if Williamson fully commits to this direction and delivers lasting consequences for the Man of Steel. This could be a compelling opportunity for Superman to do something truly irreversible, adding depth to his story and character. Too often, comics tease game-changing narratives only for them to leave no real impact, making it all the more intriguing to see if this arc defies that trend.

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Who Will Save Metropolis From an Enraged Superman?

Cover C Guillem March Variant for Superman #24 (2025)

With Superman lost to the Red Kryptonite, other heroes must step up to save Metropolis from his wrath. The synopsis confirms that Lois Lane’s Superwoman will face off against her husband, posing the question, “Who will join Superwoman in protecting Metropolis from his rage?” Likely allies in the fight to restrain Superman could include Supergirl, Power Girl, Jon Kent, and other Kryptonians capable of matching—and surviving—Clark’s immense power. It will be fascinating to see how this Superman drama unfolds.

Superman #26 is available May 28, 2025, from DC Comics!