Preview: Free Comic Book Day 2025 Brings DC All In / Absolute Universe Special Edition #1

Get ready for an exciting Free Comic Book Day in 2025 with DC All In / Absolute Universe Special Edition #1! This flipbook comic brings two huge stories in one issue and is set to release on May 3, 2025. It’s the perfect starting point for fans old and new.

The first part of the book kicks off the Superman Unlimited series with a special zero issue. Written by fan-favorite Dan Slott and drawn by Rafael Albuquerque, this story gives us a look at what’s coming in Superman’s biggest adventure of the year.

A new danger appears in the skies, and it may change life on Earth forever, and for Superman, forever. It’s a powerful and mysterious threat that has ties to Krypton.

The DC All In saga explodes into a brand-new Free Comic Book Day flipbook! First up, the core-line DC Universe soars into Superman action with the dazzling debut of superstar writer Dan Slott alongside acclaimed artist Rafael Albuquerque! In this special zero issue installment of the forthcoming Superman Unlimited series, you will witness the prelude to the biggest Superman comic book adventure of the year, as well as an ominous new threat from the heavens that will change the course of Kryptonian life on planet Earth as we know it! Then, as the Absolute Universe expands, dark forces begin to gather in the shadows… forces that have been waiting a very long time to shape events and seize control. All the while,a mysterious figure watches — but who is this powerful new character, and what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the emerging heroes?

In the second half of the flipbook, the Absolute Universe continues to grow. Dark and powerful forces are quietly rising.

They’ve waited in the shadows for a long time, and now they’re ready to take action. At the same time, a mysterious figure is watching. But who are they? And what do they want with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of DC’s heroes?

This special comic features work from top creators, including writer Dan Slott, artist Rafael Albuquerque, colorist Marcelo Maiolo, and letterer Dave Sharpe. It’s all packed into one free issue you can pick up on May 3rd.

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