🦇 Marvel and DC Announce Unprecedented Crossover Comic: DEADPOOL/BATMAN
- NFD NEWS
- May 29
- 2 min read
In a jaw-dropping move that no one saw coming, Marvel and DC have officially announced a crossover comic event titled DEADPOOL/BATMAN—marking one of the most unexpected and ambitious collaborations in comic book history.
Set to debut this fall, the limited series will pair the Merc with a Mouth and the Dark Knight in a chaotic, action-packed team-up that promises to blend fourth-wall-breaking absurdity with Gotham's brooding, noir intensity.
📚 A Crossover Decades in the Making
While Marvel and DC have flirted with crossovers in the past—most notably DC vs. Marvel in the '90s—this is the first time in over 20 years that the two titans have teamed up on a mainstream comic pairing their most iconic characters.
According to the official announcement, DEADPOOL/BATMAN will be:
A 6-issue limited run, co-published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics
Written by Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil, Batman)
Illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson (Beta Ray Bill, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth)
Packed with meta-humor, stealth missions, multiversal mayhem, and surprise cameos from both universes
The story begins when Deadpool accidentally portals into Gotham during a botched mercenary gig—and draws the attention of Batman, who initially sees him as a dangerous wildcard. Chaos, mutual respect, and countless one-liners ensue.
🧠 Why This Matters
This crossover isn't just for laughs—it’s a testament to fan demand and a sign that Marvel and DC are exploring new, synergistic territory in an era where both comic book publishers are navigating declining print sales and expanding into multimedia IP cross-pollination.
Both companies emphasized that the series will be canon-adjacent, meaning it won’t affect long-term continuity but will have real stakes within its own narrative bubble.
“This is the kind of book fans dream about—and we’re finally making it happen,” Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski said.
DC's Jim Lee added, “If you told 10-year-old me that Deadpool and Batman would share a panel, I’d have lost my mind.”
Same, Jim.
🧠 Final Thoughts
From grim alleyways to explosive rooftop showdowns, DEADPOOL/BATMAN is shaping up to be the most unpredictable comic crossover of the decade—and maybe the start of more collaborations to come.
Whether you're Team Utility Belt or Team Chimichanga, one thing’s certain: this fall, the multiverse is about to get a lot louder.
Stay tuned to NoFallDamage.net for exclusive preview panels, creator interviews, and breakdowns of every Easter egg once DEADPOOL/BATMAN hits shelves.
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