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"Batman, Deadpool Lead Marvel-DC Crossover After 22 Years"

By AaliyahMay 28,2025

The long-standing rivalry between Marvel and DC is taking a backseat as the two comic giants announce their first crossover since the 2003 JLA/Avengers series. Kicking off this new era of collaboration are none other than Batman and Deadpool, two iconic characters from their respective universes.

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Marvel and DC are joining forces to release two one-shot specials. Marvel will launch Deadpool/Batman #1, penned by Zeb Wells (The Amazing Spider-Man) and illustrated by Greg Capullo (Batman). On the other side, DC will release Batman/Deadpool #1, with Grant Morrison (Batman) as the writer and Dan Mora (Superman/Batman: World's Finest) handling the art. Both comics will feature additional "backup adventures" showcasing other Marvel and DC characters.

Art by Greg Capullo & Dan Mora. (Image Credit: Marvel/DC)

This marks the first significant Marvel/DC crossover in over two decades, the last notable one being Fortnite's Omniverse. Historically, the two publishers have collaborated on various crossovers, beginning with 1976's Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man.

DC's President, Chief Creative Officer, and Publisher Jim Lee shared his thoughts with EW, stating, "It happens kind of once every generation of readers. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions as to why. The timing has to be right in that you don't want to do these too often. You want them to feel special. It is sort of finding that right moment for both companies to come together because it is complex. There's a lot more coordination, collaboration, approvals that have to be done. And, obviously, from the business side, you're sharing revenue, but it's going to be a big deal. So you want the story, creatively, to warrant the hype of it all."

When asked about the choice of Batman and Deadpool for this crossover event, Marvel Entertainment President Dan Buckley explained, "It just felt like a fun combo. I'll be quite frank. It was nothing more complicated than that. Like, Deadpool hanging out with Batman. There's a lot of levity to be had in there, a lot of fun. And it would also be a little bit uber violent at the same time... Our big thing is we want to do something that is a lot of fun, showcase comics, generate excitement, and bring new readers or lapsed readers back into the industry."

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Deadpool/Batman #1 is slated for release on September 17, 2025, with Batman/Deadpool #1 following in November. Entertainment Weekly also mentioned that Marvel and DC are already planning another set of crossover one-shots for 2026, though details on the involved characters remain under wraps for now.

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