The Man of Steel doesn't possess many weaknesses, but Superman's vulnerability to magic will play a major role in an upcoming issue this summer.

Ahead of the release of its advance solicitation information for titles going on sale June 2020, DC has released the cover and advance solicit info for Superman #24. The issue will feature a showdown between the Man of Tomorrow and Doctor Fate, resulting in the introduction of a new villain with sinister implications for Superman. The solicit information and cover, illustrated by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, are below.

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SUPERMAN #24

  • written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
  • art by KEVIN MAGUIRE
  • cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
  • variant cover by BRYAN HITCH
  • Wonder Woman 1984 variant cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO
  • Kevin Maguire joins Bendis to tell a tale of Superman’s legendary susceptibility to magic, and how a new villain is about to use that to turn Big Blue’s life inside out and upside down. This mysterious character has come into Superman’s world to pit him against the most powerful sorcerer and agent for the Lords of Order: Doctor Fate!
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Superman's weakness to magic came into being following the Crisis on Infinite Earths. This has made him vulnerable to opponents such as Black Adam and Mordru, giving Doctor Fate a decided edge in their upcoming confrontation.

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Kevin Maguire, Superman #24 goes on sale June 10 from DC.