Jorge Jiménez Talks About His Work On ‘Summer Of Superman Special #1’

This week saw the release of ‘Summer Of Superman Special #1’ which gave readers a taste of what’s to come for Superman as his story splits into three separate titles; Action Comics, Superman Unlimited and Superman. Artwork by Jorge Jiménez featured throughout the special issue and it’s safe to say it was glorious!

Thanks to DC, I had the opportunity to talk Superman with him and delve into his mindset when returning to drawing Superman. Please note that there may be minor spoilers during the interview below.

Tasmin: What was it like working with these three brilliant minds – Mark Waid, Dan Slott and Joshua Williamson?

Jorge Jiménez: I had a wonderful time collaborating with three such brilliant writers. I admire them greatly, and I think it’s clear how much they love the character. Mark, Dan, and Joshua managed to structure the story into three very well-balanced acts, full of action, emotion, and surprises. Each part works on its own, but together they fit perfectly. Their feedback was clear and encouraging, and they made me feel great—I think we were on the same page from the very first minute.

I’m very grateful to the entire team, especially those three, but also to DC’s group editor Paul Kaminski, who gave me this opportunity, and to Tomeu Morey, who did his usual spectacular work on colors—really, to everyone involved in this project.

You’ve worked a lot recently on Batman, what has it been like returning to Superman?

That’s a VERY special thing for me… I’ve said more than once that Superman has always been my favorite superhero. He’s been part of my life for as long as I can remember—since I was around three or four years old. Watching the original film, with its unforgettable soundtrack, left a lasting impression on me and shaped my connection to the character. So drawing Superman is both a privilege and a responsibility.

As an artist, I believe every gesture, expression, and movement must reflect who he is with clarity and coherence. He’s not just a pop culture icon—he stands for something deeper. For many, he represents the idea of doing good, and that makes him more than a character, he becomes a point of reference, even a guide.

Even now, I often find myself thinking, “What would Superman do in this situation?” He embodies that part of us that believes in collective well-being and the possibility of a better world. And when that’s your starting point, drawing him becomes not only a creative task—it becomes something meaningful.

Your artwork on this issue is incredible, as it always is. You are very used to drawing Superman and even Jon Kent as a Superson, but in this issue we see your take on Superboy for the first time. What was it like for you bringing a young Superman to life and was it difficult to give him a distinctive look compared to your Jon Kent Superson design.

I have to admit, this was my favorite part of the issue. As I’ve often said, I’m a big fan of shonen anime and manga, which usually feature teenage protagonists. I can honestly say I feel especially comfortable drawing characters that age, and I really enjoyed working on this younger version of Clark.

For a moment, I got to revisit some of the influences from when I drew Superboy in Super Sons, though this time he’s slightly older. I wanted this issue to also be a nod to those who’ve followed my work over the years. So that Super Sons vibe in the first part of the chapter—I’m pretty sure fans of that series will enjoy it. Or at least, that’s what I was going for!

In this issue alone you bring Superman to life at different stages in his life, while focusing on one overarching story. What was it like working on a format like that and how did it differ to how you usually work?

It really wasn’t something demanding, because although the characters are influenced by these changes, the context is constant, Smallville, also, clearly on a structural level the scriptwriters made it work as a whole, so I have been able to enjoy all these parts equally, it has been a very organic work process for me, really, including young people, action with a fun villain character to draw, and on top of that, a wedding full of heart in a Superman environment, what more could you ask for?

You also are set to write your very own superman story in ‘Superman; The World’, what was it like to get into the other side of creating comics? How did you find the experience?

This is now finished, and I must say it’s been one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever enjoyed as an artist. Imagine, I’ve had the honor of making my favorite superhero, flying through my city, interacting with my people, and helping them… Even though I’m not a screenwriter, all of this flowed out of me effortlessly. It’s a short 10-page story, so I didn’t have a lot of room to create. I decided to do something not too much ambitious in terms of the amount of content. However, I’ve worked to maintain the important elements of this type of project, such as showing the city and some of its relevant parts, showing its people, and showing Superman in all his splendor. Being able to show the Alhambra in Granada to the world as seen through Superman’s eyes is a dream come true, really. I hope you like it!

‘Summer Of Superman Special #1‘ is out NOW and we hope to see Jorge return to more Superman in the future.