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Superman and Spider-Man Team Up for Historic Crossover!

10/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

DC Comics and Marvel Comics announce a Superman–Spider-Man crossover, a rare collaboration after two decades.
Two facsimile editions mark the 50th anniversary, releasing January 7, 2026 and February 4, 2026.
New one-shots follow: Superman/Spider-Man #1 (DC Comics) in March 2026 and Spider-Man/Superman #1 (Marvel Comics) in April 2026.
Creative teams and story details are forthcoming, with speculation about additional team-ups.

History

Historical Context

The last collaboration between DC Comics and Marvel Comics occurred in 2003, following their notable 1976 crossover, "Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man," which sold over 500,000 copies. The upcoming 2026 crossover signifies a resurgence in intercompany partnerships, reflecting changing dynamics in the comic book industry and the potential to enhance fan engagement and storytelling approaches.

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Story summary

DC Comics and Marvel Comics announce a Superman–Spider-Man crossover, a rare collaboration after two decades.
Two facsimile editions mark the 50th anniversary, releasing January 7, 2026 and February 4, 2026.
New one-shots follow: Superman/Spider-Man #1 (DC Comics) in March 2026 and Spider-Man/Superman #1 (Marvel Comics) in April 2026.
Creative teams and story details are forthcoming, with speculation about additional team-ups.

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