Batman and Deadpool's Canon-Breaking Crossover Just Introduced a Powerful New Weapon

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The following contains major spoilers for "The Cosmic Kiss Caper!" from Batman/Deadpool #1, on sale now from DC and Marvel Comics.

One of the most critically acclaimed comic book creators of all time has just unveiled the most powerful weapon in at least two Multiverses.

After a horrifying confrontation with the dreaded Cassandra Nova, Batman and Deadpool find themselves staring down an entirely different kind of threat in the form of the Cosmic Keyboard. As explained in "The Cosmic Kiss Caper!" (by Grant Morrison, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez, and Todd Klein) from Batman/Deadpool #1, the Cosmic Keyboard is capable of rewriting reality itself. And, while Cassandra Nova is quick to lay claim to it as her own, the story's mildly enigmatic writer is even quicker to ensure she never does.

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Batman/Deadpool #1

Written by GRANT MORRISON; SCOTT SNYDER, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, & JAMES TYNION IV; TOM TAYLOR; MARIKO TAMAKI; and G. WILLOW WILSON
Art by DAN MORA; HAYDEN SHERMAN; BRUNO REDONDO; AMANDA CONNER; and DENYS COWAN
Inks by KLAUS JANSON
Colors by ALEJANDRO SÁNCHEZ; MIKE SPICER; ADRIANO LUCAS; TAMRA BONVILLAIN; and FRANCESCO SEGALA
Letters by TODD KLEIN; FRANK CVETKOVIC; WES ABBOTT; DAVE SHARPE; and STEVE WANDS
Main cover art by DAN MORA
Variant covers by DAN MORA; LEE BERMEJO; MARK BROOKS; JIM CHEUNG & JAY DAVID RAMOS; AMANDA CONNER; NICK DRAGOTTA & FRANK MARTIN; JENNY FRISON; ANDY KUBERT & ALEJANDRO SÁNCHEZ; JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG; JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS & ALEX SINCLAIR; ALEXANDER LOZANO; SEAN MURPHY & SIMON GOUGH; FRANK QUITELY; BRUNO REDONDO; HAYDEN SHERMAN; BILL SIENKIEWICZ; RYAN SOOK; SOZOMAIKA; CLAY MANN; DAN PANOSIAN; and BRIAN BOLLAND

Although the mysterious writer at the center of "The Cosmic Kiss Caper!" goes unnamed, they are clearly a stand-in for the story's actual scribe — Grant Morrison. One of the most critically acclaimed creators in the realm of comics, Morrison has been behind stories ranging from the most iconic volumes of Animal Man and Doom Patrol to more traditional, less overtly mind-bending fare such as Batman R.I.P. and All-Star Superman. Morrison was also responsible for creating The Invisibles, which is widely considered one of the most influential indie comics of the '90s.

Batman/Deadpool follows up on the other most recent Marvel and DC Comics crossover title, which just so happened to be released in the form of Deadpool/Batman back in September. The official solicit synopsis for Batman/Deadpool #1 from DC and Marvel Comics reads, "The Dark Knight and the Merc with a Mouth team up for an adventure so mind-bending you'll think you’re in a dream! Brought to you by legendary creators Grant Morrison and Dan Mora!"

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Apart from the main story starring the Dark Knight and Merc With a Mouth, Batman/Deadpool #1 has four other team-up tales to tell. These other stories see the likes of John Constantine and Doctor Strange, Dick Grayson and Laura Kinney, Harley Quinn and the Incredible Hulk, and Static and Ms. Marvel join forces to tackle a whole host of problems ranging from obvious threats to minor annoyances, all while forming the kind of relationships that might just come in handy the next time the Marvel and DC Universes cross paths.

Batman/Deadpool #1 is on sale now from DC and Marvel Comics.

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