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The most intense of fandom rivalries might be cooling down just a little bit after DC Comics announced they’d be releasing a crossover comic with Marvel featuring the Man of Steel and your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

DC’s Superman/Spider-Man #1, a limited edition one-shot comic will be released on March 25 to mark 50 years of the industry giants working together. The two heroes were featured in DC and Marvel’s first crossover, Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1, back in 1976.

The latest comic follows journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker as they chase a story for their respective newspapers. The story leads them deep into a conspiracy — led by Brainiac and Doctor Octopus — threatening to change the world. Luckily for everyone, Kent and Parker aren’t just ordinary reporters.

The comic will be written by Mark Waid, with artwork from Jorge Jimenez. Aside from the main story, the comic book will have a number of bonus stories with the following DC/Marvel pairings:

• Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson
• Jimmy Olsen and Carnage
• Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099
• Power Girl and Punisher
• Superboy Prime and Spider-Man

The comic also comes with a number of cover variants made by different DC comic artists.

Superman/Spider-Man #1 is just one part of the festivities surround the 50th anniversary celebrations for DC and Marvel; special collectors’ reprints of the original 1976 crossover, Treasury Edition 50th Anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 and DC and Marvel Present: Superman and Spider-Man Treasury Edition #1 will be released on January 7 and February 4 respectively.

In addition to Superman and Spider-Man coming together, 2025 also saw Marvel release Deadpool/Batman #1 on September 17, followed by DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1 on November 19. Both comics have received renewed print runs due to their popularity among fans and collectors.

Cover photo: David Nakayama and Jorge Jimenez/DC Comics