Superman: The Chained 1 (2025 Edition)

In 2025, DC Comics launched Superman: The Chained, a single-issue prestige comic that brings the Man of Steel face-to-face with a formidable new threat. This self-contained story, written by a creative team associated with the character's modern era, explores the limits of Superman's power and morality when an ancient, imprisoned force is unleashed. As a standalone chapter in the Superman mythos, it matters for its tight, high-stakes narrative that tests the hero's core values without the need for a lengthy series.