For the first time in more than 20 years, Marvel and DC are giving us an official crossover event. The first time it happened was Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man in 1976. Most recently we got JLA/Avengers in 2003. Now? Get ready for the Merc with a Mouth to cross paths with the Caped Crusader. That’s right! We’re getting a Deadpool/Batman crossover.
It all begins with Deadpool/Batman from Marvel Comics in September. Then, Batman/Deadpool will arrive later from DC Comics. The news was first reported by Entertainment Weekly. We’ve also got some first-look cover art for both one-shots for you to check out below. Zeb Wells (The Amazing Spider-Man) is writing Marvel’s one-shot, with Greg Capullo (Batman) handling the artwork. Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) is writing DC’s, with artwork by Dan Mora (Shazam!).
“After writing Amazing Spider-Man for 60 issues, I told Marvel I needed a break,” Wells said. “Marvel told me I could do that or I could write a comic starring Deadpool and Batman with the best Batman artist of our generation. I no longer needed a break. In Batman we’ve found someone who has even less time for Deadpool’s antics than Wolverine, but a city-wide threat from the Joker makes strange bedfellows (literally, if Deadpool had his way). It’s been a blast letting Deadpool loose in Gotham City and watching what happens.”
Here is the synopsis for Deadpool/Batman #1.
“It’s the crossover you never expected but always wanted! Deadpool and Batman cross swords and batarangs as Marvel and DC unite for the first time in decades! Wade Wilson has been hired for a job in Gotham City, but will the World’s Greatest Detective help him or destroy him?”
“Am I dreaming? This crossover is likely to be the high point of my career…and, I’ve had a great career,” Capullo added. “Some of my earliest work (many years ago) was on X-Force, so Deadpool and I go way back. More recently, I spent 10-plus years drawing Batman at DC. The idea that I get to do a crossover event with Deadpool and Batman…If I am dreaming, please don’t wake me!”
As for Batman/Deadpool, no publication date has been set but getting Morrison to write the issue is a big deal. Morrison’s work in comics is highly respected and, since he doesn’t write a lot of comics anymore, his participation adds a level of weight to the project. Morrison had this to say about it.
“I don’t do many comics these days but there was no way I could turn down the chance to work with Dan Mora again, one of my all-time favorite artistic collaborators — and definitely no way I could turn down Batman and Deadpool! Expect 4th wall-busting mayhem, owls, blood, blades, and at least one giant typewriter!”
“This is more than I ever imagined I could do in my career, and it is a huge honor to be part of this crossover: it doesn’t happen too often, and I am a huge Deadpool fan!” Mora said. “When I first worked with Grant, I didn’t know what to expect, but it was an incredible team-up. I always hoped to work with Grant again, and working on Batman/Deadpool is like a dream come true. Grant and I working together on this once-in-a-lifetime project is going to be such a fun experience.”
Deadpool/Batman #1 hits shelves on September 17.
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