If there’s one thingDeadpoolcan do without fail, it’s take a serious moment and turn it into pure parody. With Batman’s help, the Merc with a Mouth does exactly that, recreating one of Superman’s worst moments and giving it a twist that both Marvel and DC fans can appreciate.
By now, most DC and Marvel fans have likely heard aboutthe upcomingBatman x Deadpoolcrossover, where both companies will release their own oversized issues. DC’s contribution,DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool#1, hits comic shelves on June 06, 2025, with creators like Joshua Williamson, Tom Taylor, Scott Snyder, G. Willow Wilson, Amanda Conner, and more.
While the issue is still several months away, DC is keeping fans excited with some epic and clever variant covers, one of which featuresDeadpool and Batman recreating the iconic and tragic cover ofCrisis on Infinite Earths#7.
Deadpool & Batman Recreate Superman & Supergirl’sCrisis on Infinite EarthsCover
Main Cover by George Pérez forCrisis on Infinite Earths#7 (2025)
Even casual DC fans would recognize George Pérez’sCrisis on Infinite Earths#7cover, showing Superman carrying Supergirl’s lifeless body while crying out in anguish over his cousin’s death. The scene is heartbreaking, with nothing funny, unless, of course, you’re Deadpool, who knows no limits when it comes to parody and recreates the scene in poor taste.
Ryan Sook’s variant cover forDC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool#1 mirrors this iconic pose, showing Batman carrying the presumably dead Deadpool in a bridal-style hold similar to Superman and Supergirl. Wade lies limp in the Dark Knight’s arms, but subtle tweaks in the scene transform the homage into something slightly disturbing, blending dark humor with a clear nod to the original tragedy.
Instead of Batman’s head thrown back in anguished grief, the Dark Knight laughs with a wide, unsettling grin,evoking the Batman Who Laughsrather than the Bruce Wayne fans know. Deadpool also has a slight tweak: he still clutches his pistol in true mercenary fashion, a small but signature detail that emphasizes the comic’s irreverent and chaotic tone.
Batman Carrying Deadpool Also Evokes an IconicFinal CrisisMoment
Cover B Dan Mora Wraparound Variant forDC / Marvel: Batman / Deadpool#1 (2025)
It’s slightly surreal to see Batman carrying Deadpool in the same way Superman once carried his dead cousin. The moment becomes even more surreal when recalling that the Man of Steel also once carried the Dark Knight’slifeless body inFinal Crisis#6, after Bruce was believed to have been killed by Darkseid.
Sook’s cover will surely resonate with Batman fans, as it mirrors multiple iconic and visually striking moments in DC history. It will be particularly intriguing to see if the image ofBatmancarrying a deadDeadpoolappears in the actual story, which could create an epic, impactful scene for both fans and the narrative.
DC / Marvel: Batman / Deadpool #1is available August 14, 2025, from DC Comics!
