Batman and Deadpool to Headline First Marvel and DC Crossover in 22 Years

The rivalry between Marvel and DC is legendary, but the two companies are setting aside their differences to bring fans their first crossover comics since the 2003's JLA/Avengers. And who better to lead this new era of collaboration than Batman and Deadpool?

As announced by Entertainment Weekly, Marvel and DC are teaming up for a pair of one-shot specials featuring the Dark Knight and the Merc With a Mouth. Marvel will publish Deadpool/Batman #1, crafted by writer Zeb Wells (The Amazing Spider-Man) and artist Greg Capullo (Batman), while DC will release Batman/Deadpool #1, brought to life by writer Grant Morrison (Batman) and artist Dan Mora (Superman/Batman: World's Finest). Both comics will also feature "backup adventures" that pair additional characters from the Marvel and DC Universes.

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

This project marks the first major Marvel/DC crossover in over two decades, aside from the Fortnite's Omniverse event. Historically, the two publishers have collaborated on crossovers, starting with 1976's Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man.

"It happens kind of once every generation of readers. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions as to why," says DC's President, Chief Creative Officer, and Publisher Jim Lee to EW. "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."

Marvel Entertainment President Dan Buckley explains the choice of Batman and Deadpool as the lead characters for this event, stating, "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 will hit the shelves on September 17, 2025, followed by Batman/Deadpool #1 in November. Entertainment Weekly also revealed that Marvel and DC are already planning another set of crossover one-shots for 2026, although the characters involved remain under wraps.