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Superman #39 (released June 24, 2026) is a highly anticipated issue written by Joshua Williamson with art by Dan Mora, serving as a prominent chapter in "The Reign of the Superboys" crossover event.

The story is a meta-narrative centered around Superboy-Prime, a character known for his intense obsession with DC Comics continuity and lore.

The Main Plot

Following a massive DC event where Superman is temporarily taken out of the picture, all the various Superboys—along with Supergirl—step up to protect the Earth. In this specific issue, Superboy-Prime has a target on his back.

A classic Superman villain banishes the comic-obsessed Prime, who prides himself on being a "Wednesday Warrior" who knows everything about DC continuity. However, the villain sends him deep into obscure, forgotten comic book issues that he has never actually read.

The Concept & Visual Style

The issue is designed as a wild, comedic, and chaotic journey through Superman's publishing history. Superboy-Prime is dragged kicking and screaming across:

• Lost reboots and messy continuity resets.
• Forgotten DC publishing events.
• Distinct artistic eras, including a heavily teased sequence where Prime gets trapped in the distinct visual style of Superman: The Animated Series.