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Cover Stories: DC Decides For Some Reason To Do "Punk" Variant Covers

Cover Stories: DC Comics decides for some reason to do "Punk" variant covers

Published Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:27:05 -0600

Article Summary

DC Comics launches punk rock variant covers in 2026, channeling edgy visuals across six major titles.
Classic DC heroes like Superman, Supergirl, and Batman get a playful punk makeover with attitude to match.
Artists use safety pins, zine slogans, and DIY graphics to evoke punk culture, but punk purists may scoff.
Despite punk cliches, DC claims "kindness is the new punk rock" in its bright, stylish comic campaign.

DC Comics is pretending to be all edgy and dangerous in 2026 by launching a punk rock-themed set of variant covers across six of their titles, in a new rock and roll swindle that Malcolm McLaren would have been proud of. Because, while arguably, there have been aspects of DC Vertigo that could be considered punk, there is nothing punk about the DC Universe. Not even when Scott Snyder is trying his damnedness, instead, it's a use of the cliches, and DC lists them all…

"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.