Marvel’s version of the iconic DC Comics heroBatmanhas been hotly debated by fans for decades now, but as the publishers team up for a universe-shattering crossover, they may have officially confirmed that Bruce Wayne is DC’sWolverine. For the big two comics companies’ first crossover in many years, Marvel is giving Batman theDeadpool & Wolverinetreatment, replacing Logan.
Marvel and DC’s latest crossover kicks off later this year, withMarvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1published by Marvel Comics in September, followed by DC’sBatman/Deadpool#1 in November.
To celebrate the momentous occasion, artist Ryan Stegman’s variant cover forMarvel’s issue is the perfect homage to another legendary superhero clash, officially putting Batman in the role of Wolverine.
Marvel’s New Crossover Confirms It: Batman Is Officially DC’s Wolverine
Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1; Written by Zeb Wells with Kevin Smith, Kelly Thompson, Chip Zdarsky, and more; Art by Greg Capullo with Adam Kubert, Gurihiru, Terry Dodson, and more; Homage Variant Cover by Ryan Stegman
Using batarangs as makeshift claws, Batman recreates Wolverine’s pose from Todd McFarlane’s famousIncredible Hulk #340cover. However, while Wolverine was preparing to face off against the Hulk, Stegman’s cover sees Batman about to face off with Wade Wilson’s Deadpool.
When it comes to fans debating who Marvel’s Batman is, or the strongest comparison between the two companies’ superhero characters, there have been a variety of options.Many compare Bruce Wayne to Tony Starkor Black Panther because of his wealth and penchant for gadgets. People even draw comparisons between Daredevil and Batman, and not just because of Ben Affleck.
However, despite their many differences, it seems that Wolverine and Batman actually share plenty of similarities as well,even a design choice with their cowls. Their power-sets may be totally different, but they share the same cool factor, and are respectively two of comics’ biggest superheroes of all time. The upcoming Marvel/DC crossover could cement their parallels even further.
Deadpool and Wolverine have become a major duoin Marvel Comics and beyond, and it looks like as Marvel crosses over with DC, they’re going to recreate that magic by just swapping Wolverine for Batman. Wade Wilson probably annoys the two heroes in identical ways, andBatman and Wolverine share a tough, brooding, no-nonsense demeanor, especially compared to Deadpool’s silliness.
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Logan And The Dark Knight Are Officially Equivalents
The Amalgam universe fused Batman and Wolverine into one hero, Dark Claw, and others have tried tocombine the two heroes in other ways. However,the new Marvel and DC crossover is actually setting Batman up as Wolverine’s replacement in his classic dynamic with Deadpool. With Batman used to dealing with villains like the Joker, it’s actually a great fit.
Marvel Comics itself is directly comparing [Batman] to Wolverine.
They may still have more differences than similarities, but Bruce and Logan do bring a similar presence to their comic adventures, and that will certainly be a factor in the upcoming Deadpool and Batman crossover specials. There might be other options for the publisher’s best equivalent forBatman, but Marvel Comics itself is directly comparing the iconic hero toWolverine.
