DC unveils new SUPERMAN punk rock variant covers from Allred, Sauvage, and more

This summer’s Superman movie featured an instantly-iconic scene in which the Man of Steel (David Corenswet) suggests to Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) that trusting people and being kind to everyone is “the real punk rock.” The sentiment captured viewers immediately, and now DC is getting in on the action with a new set of punk rock-themed variant covers for the Superman titles. Set to arrive in January 2026, the covers feature artwork by Annie Wu, Dave Johnson, Mike Allred, Marguerite Sauvage, Dan Hipp, and Fabrizio De Tommaso.

Here’s a list and details from DC of the issues that will sport the punk rock variant covers, and the artists for each cover:

From safety pins to zine-style slogans, these comic book covers channel the raw energy, DIY spirit, and anti-establishment ethos of punk rock, all while celebrating the enduring power of Superman, Supergirl, and their allies to stand up, speak out, and fight for what’s right. Kindness is the new punk rock!

• Action Comics #1094 – Annie Wu turns up the distortion with a punk-rock Superboy thrashing an electric guitar mid-solo, amps blazing and attitude dialed to eleven.

• Superman #34 – Dave Johnson delivers a bold, black-and-white zine-style cover with the rallying cry “Kindness is the new punk rock” scrawled across Superman.

• Superman Unlimited #9 – Mike Allred goes full anarcho-pop, plastering Superman over a giant anarchy symbol surrounded by safety pins, torn textures, and retro rebellion.

• Supergirl #9 – Marguerite Sauvage paints Kara Zor-El as a punk heroine: fierce, stylish, and ready to break the mold.

• Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47 – Fabrizio De Tommaso captures the duo looking like they just stepped out of a gig and into a showdown.

• Justice League Unlimited #15 – Dan Hipp transforms Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman into punk rock icons in his signature vibrant style: patched jackets, wild hair, and all the attitude you can handle.

What an energetic variant cover series. Will we see David Corenswet with sleeve tattoos of the Justice Gang in Superman: Man of Tomorrow? Probably not, but it’s fun to see the idea of Superman being punk rock taken literally on these covers. Look for them to arrive in stores in January of 2026.