AceShowbiz - DC Comics has officially removed Superman’s ability to reverse time by flying at high speed from its canon, confirming this change in the Batman / Superman: World’s Finest 2026 Annual #1 comic issue. In the story, Superman dismisses the idea of spinning rapidly to turn back time as nonsensical, while Batman also mockingly rejects the concept.

This development directly challenges the iconic 1978 Superman film scene where Christopher Reeve’s Superman flies around the Earth backwards to undo Lois Lane’s death following an earthquake. That moment has long been a memorable example of the character’s powers, but the new comic firmly establishes that such a feat is no longer part of Superman’s official abilities. The removal is part of DC’s ongoing effort to clarify and resolve inconsistencies within its fictional universe.

Superman was most recently reimagined in the 2025 Warner Bros. Pictures release directed by James Gunn, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. While the new film explores fresh directions for the character, this canonical update further refines Superman’s power set for future stories.

This change matters because it redefines one of the most famous and oft-referenced Superman feats, impacting how the character’s limits are portrayed across comics and other media. By discarding the time-reversal ability, DC aims to create a more consistent and grounded approach to Superman’s powers moving forward.