Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special #1 Cover B Kyuyong Eom Variant 2026 BN

Superman: Kingdom of Zod Special #1 2026 is an oversized, one-shot comic book that serves as the startling finale to the "Kingdom of Zod" crossover event across DC Comics' Superman line.

Core Plot & Synopsis

The issue concludes a massive two-month war. General Dru-Zod orchestrated a military coup in El Caldero—the primary source of Kryptonite on Earth—attempting to weaponize it to establish a new Kryptonian empire. In this final chapter:

• The Fall of the Kingdom: The Kryptonite Kingdom has completely fallen, leaving a desperate war that can only be stopped at a devastating cost.
• Major Showdowns: The comic delivers climatic, high-stakes battles, explicitly featuring Superman vs. General Zod, Supergirl vs. Ursa, and the newly formed "Super-Force" going head-to-head against Zod's specialized Krypton Knights army.
• Lasting Consequences: DC teases that the core status quo is shattered, promising that the Super-Family will never be the same after the events of this book.

Creative Team

The special brings together an all-star lineup of top-tier talent who have spearheaded the individual crossover chapters:

• Writers: Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, Dan Slott, and Sophie Campbell.
• Artists: Paolo Villanelli, Bruno Frenda, David Messina, and Sophie Campbell.

Key Details

• Release Date: September 30, 2026.
• Page Count: 48 pages.