Get ready to tear up your comic shop in January 2026 because DC Comics just announced a killer lineup of Punk Rock variant covers for six different titles, proving that standing up for what’s right (with a little anti-establishment attitude) is always in style.
The official rallying cry? “Kindness is the new punk rock!”
This whole movement syncs perfectly with the ethos of the 2025 Superman movie, directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet. Gunn has explicitly stated that the new film is built around themes of hope and kindness, showcasing a Superman who operates with a sense of goodness that some might consider “old-fashioned.”
This variant series brings that same earnest spirit with a rebellious flair, trading traditional spandex for safety pins, distressed textures, and bold, DIY zine-style artwork.
The Lineup: Who’s Going Punk?
Some of comics’ most fearless artists have remixed your favorite heroes with raw, loud energy:
- Superman #34: Dave Johnson delivers the core message with a stark, black-and-white, zine-style cover featuring the bold slogan: “Kindness is the new punk rock” scrawled across the Man of Steel.
- Action Comics #1094: Annie Wu shows Superboy mid-solo, thrashing an electric guitar with amps blazing and the attitude dialed to eleven.
- Superman Unlimited #9: Mike Allred goes full anarcho-pop with Superman overlaid on a giant anarchy symbol, all surrounded by safety pins and torn, rebellious textures.
- Supergirl #9: Marguerite Sauvage presents Kara Zor-El as a fierce, stylish punk heroine ready to break every mold.
- Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #47: Fabrizio De Tommaso captures the iconic duo looking like they just finished a show and are walking straight into a street showdown.
- Justice League Unlimited #15: Dan Hipp transforms Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman into vibrant punk icons with patched jackets and wild hair in his signature style.
This limited-edition series is destined to be a collector’s dream, so if you’re a fan of either the enduring power of DC’s heroes or the raw, rebel energy of punk rock, make sure to talk to your local comic shop about preordering these covers for January 2026!
