Future State - Superman

Future State: Superman is a collection of stories published by DC Comics as part of the 2021 Future State event, a two-month publishing initiative that explored potential futures for the DC Universe. This volume serves as a narrative bridge, depicting the House of El in a distant era and exploring the legacy of the Man of Steel across the galaxy. The anthology reflects the editorial direction of the time, which sought to rejuvenate established archetypes by placing them in unfamiliar, high-stakes environments.

The stories within this collection were written by Brian Michael Bendis, who utilized this framework to wrap up his multi-year tenure writing the flagship Superman titles. The art features contributors such as Dan Jurgens and Emanuela Lupacchino, who were tasked with depicting an older, more established Clark Kent alongside his son, Jon Kent. Critics generally noted the volume for its experimental tone and its focus on the generational transition of the Superman mantle, viewing it as a clear stylistic departure from the traditional contemporary DC continuity.