Marvel and DC Announce Unprecedented Crossover Comic ‘DEADPOOL/BATMAN'
Summary
MarvelandDCare set to unite their iconic characters in a groundbreaking crossover this fall withDEADPOOL/BATMAN. This collaboration is realized in the form of a one-shot comic issue following Wade Wilson AKADeadpool, as he accepts a mercenary contract in Gotham City, inevitably leading to a clash with the World's Greatest Detective. The comic will be written by Zeb Wells, known for his extensive work onSpider-Mancomics and as a co-writer for Marvel Studios' upcomingDeadpool & Wolverinefilm. Meanwhile, art will be provided by Greg Capullo, the celebrated illustrator known for his influential work on bothBatmanandX-Mentitles.
This crossover marks the first of two collaborations between Marvel and DC in over two decades. Produced by Marvel,DEADPOOL/BATMAN#1 is scheduled for release on September 17, 2025, followed by DC'sBATMAN/DEADPOOL#1 in November 2025. The dual releases allow each publisher to explore their character dynamics through distinct lenses, promising a clash of titans that fans have long speculated about.
In an official statement, Wells expressed his excitement, saying, 'After writing Amazing Spider-Man (2022) for 60 issues, I told Marvel I needed a break. Marvel told me I could do that or I could write a comic starring Deadpool and Batman with the best Batman artist of our generation. I no longer needed a break.' He added that pairing Deadpool with Batman introduces a new level of tension, joking that 'we've found someone who has even less time for Deadpool's antics than Wolverine.' However, with a city-wide threat from the Joker looming, the two will be forced into an uneasy alliance, with Deadpool inevitably pushing boundaries.
Greg Capullo echoed Wells' enthusiasm, calling the crossover a potential career highlight. 'Am I dreaming? This crossover is likely to be the high point of my career… and, I've had a great career,' Capullo remarked, citing his long history with both Deadpool (from X-FORCE) and Batman (from over 10 years at DC). With Capullo's main cover already revealed, anticipation continues to build as fans look forward to seeing how these two distinct characters collide whenDEADPOOL/BATMAN#1 launches on September 17.
Marvel's Merc with a Mouth meets DC's Dark Knight this September in 'Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman' #1, the first of two crossovers between Marvel and DC more than twenty years in the making!
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