Warning: includes a preview of Justice League #68!
Superman gets a new energized look as he's showcased in Justice League #68's cover art. In the lead-up to this issue, the Justice League will be facing off against the United Order, a new galactic superhero team. The aftermath of their battle will somehow play into Brian Michael Bendis' plan to introduce a range of new heroes to the Justice League. With all the recent teasers, it seems like Infinite Frontier's Justice League is in for a big shakeup.
Superman has always been a staple of DC Comics, as he and Batman are their flagship heroes. Therefore, it makes sense that Justice League covers often focus on the Man of Steel, considering his popularity with readers and the fact that Superman has been given many new, revamped looks over time. Although Superman isn't getting any upgrades in Bendis' Justice League run, he is the focus of a new, energized variant cover.
In cover for Justice League #68 by Alexander Lozano, Superman shines in a new way. Drawn in Lozano's hyper-realistic style, his Superman cover is the next in his current series of character-focused variants. Recently, Lozano drew a Batman variant cover for Justice League #66 and Hippolyta for Justice League #67. In the cover art, Superman stands alone as he looms large with sunlight spilling from behind him. It’s everything that encapsulates a hero of Superman’s stature. Take a look at the cover and the issue's solicit information below:
- JUSTICE LEAGUE #68
- Writers: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and RAM V
- Artists: SIYA OUM and SCOTT GODLEWSKI
- Cover: DAVID MARQUEZ
- Variant Cover: ALEXANDER LOZANO
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- THE TOUR! The Justice League has some new members. And those members get a tour of the Hall of Justice from the legends who helped build it while they learn about the people who have dedicated their entire lives to its higher calling.
- Merlin and his army of the aquatic dead have taken over Atlantis! Can Zatanna handle him and the horror she is hiding within?
Superman is set to leave the Justice League, as is teased in Action Comics' recent solicitation. Considering that DC is planning to collide all of its books later this year, it makes sense that Superman would be seen leaving Bendis' Justice League as well. DC has been positioning Superman’s retirement for a while now. So, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise. There’s a chance that with Joshua Williamson’s master plan for Infinite Frontier ramping up that Superman will return to aid his fellow heroes, one last time. Could this be the issue where Superman leaves?
Presumably, with Superman gone, he is the reason for all the new Justice League members. They are likely to try to get more than just a few replacements, as Superman is just so powerful. Losing Superman will be a big hit on the team’s overall strength. Is this why he's featured on the cover? Probably, as DC will want to capitalize on Superman’s presence whilst he’s still around. Ultimately, Lozano’s variant cover doesn’t tease much of the issue’s story but makes it clear that Justice League #68 will be a big issue for Superman.