The forthcoming crossover betweenMarvelandDChas just confirmed a meeting betweenCaptain AmericaandWonder Woman. The two publishers rocked the comics world by announcing a new series of crossovers appearing later this year, the first meeting between them in over 20 years. The upcomingMarvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman#1 will not only feature the two heroes, but other exciting team-ups as well.
Grant Morrison will handle DC’s end of Batman’s meeting with Deadpool.
Marvelannounced the back-up features forMarvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman#1. The main story, written by Zeb Wells and drawn by Greg Capullo, had previously been revealed. Joining Wells and Capullo will be Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson for the aforementioned Captain America/Wonder Woman crossover. Writer and filmmaker Kevin Smith will return to two characters he helped define: Daredevil and Green Arrow, in a feature drawn by Adam Kubert. Finally, Jeff the Land Sharkwill throw down with Kryptoin a story by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. Marvel also revealed Capullo’s epic cover as well.
Marvel and DC Made History 30 Years Ago, And They Are Primed to Do So Again
Batman and Deadpool Will Center Marvel and DC’s New Crossover
The two biggest comic book publishers in North America, Marvel and DC, are integral parts of the pop culture landscape. Historically, the two companies have been rivals, but every so often, they have buried the hatchet and published crossovers between their biggest characters. This trend stretches back to the 1970s, and reached its zenith 30 years ago in the landmarkMarvel vs DC/DC vs Marvelevent. The last crossover between the two titans was 2003’sJLA/Avengers, and for many years, it looked as if that would be the last crossover.
The last crossover between the two titans was 2003’sJLA/Avengers, and for many years, it looked as if that would be the last crossover.
Naturally, the news that Marvel and DC were gearing up for another crossover sent shockwaves through the industry. The two respective universes have undergone dramatic changes since the last crossover, including many new characters. Deadpool, who was not quite the superstar in 1995 that he is today, was absent from the first crossover. His popularity has soared since then, making him a natural choice to kick off a new series of crossovers between Marvel and DC. Fans were left wondering who else was going to get involved, and now Marvel has provided some more answers.
Who Will Join Marvel and DC’s New Crossover?
The Sky is the Limit for Potential Crossovers Between Marvel and DC’s Biggest Characters
The pairings Marvel announced today are exciting, and reflect the changing nature of each publisher’s universe. Both Captain America and Wonder Woman participated in the first Marvel versus DC event, but did not cross paths. Green Arrow Ollie Queen was deceased at the time of the first crossover, and he is sure to make his presence felt this go around. The meeting between Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto is sure to be cute and heartwarming, and most decidedly deadly. Krypto was not around for the first crossover either, and his inclusion speaks volumes to his growth in popularity.
Marvel and DC have teased more crossovers beyondWonder WomanandCaptain America, raising questions over who will join the fray next. The possibilities are endless. For instance,John Constantine was off limitsto the DC Universe during the first Marvel vs DC. Now that he is an integral part of it, he can participate, perhaps meeting Doctor Strange. This is but the tip of the iceberg of potentialMarvelandDCcrossovers. The crossovers’ opening salvos are still a few months away, meaning more exciting teamups are sure to be announced.
