Deadpool/Batman: Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Marvel/DC Comics Crossover

Marvel and DC Comics are joining forces in 2025. Yep, you heard that right! In the pages of two comic book specials, readers will witness the first-ever meeting of Batman and Deadpool. It should be a wild ride!

If you’re excited by the prospect of these two characters meeting, then you’ll want to continue reading this guide. It has everything you need to know about this intercompany crossover, from details on back-up stories, creators and characters involved, release dates, and much more.

Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

Has Marvel and DC Comics crossover before?

They have! Marvel and DC Comics have had occasional intercompany crossovers since the 1970s. These often feature heroes from different companies meeting, getting into a conflict, then joining forces to save the day. However, the 1990s featured some more out-there ideas, with the most notable being Amalgam, a mash-up of two characters together.

However, the 21st century has been quiet for Marvel and DC crossovers. The last time it happened was in 2003 with JLA/Avengers.

Deadpool/Batman reading order

The reading order for this intercompany crossover is rather simple, with readers only requiring to read two oversized comics. These are:

1. Deadpool/Batman #1
2. Batman/Deadpool #1

To keep things even, Marvel and DC Comics will publish an issue each.

The next section has more details about each of these issues.

Issue details

Find out more about each of these DC Comics and Marvel crossover comics below. This includes everything you need to know about back-up stories, release dates, and heaps more.

Deadpool/Batman #1 main cover by Greg Capullo.

Details on Deadpool/Batman #1

Here’s everything you need to know about Marvel’s contribution, Deadpool/Batman #1.

Published by: Marvel Comics
Release date: 17th September, 2025
Variant covers: See gallery

Story details

The following crossover stories will be featured in Deadpool/Batman #1:

Deadpool/Batman story
Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Greg Capullo.

This is the main story of the comic and will feature the first meeting of Deadpool and Batman.

Daredevil/Green Arrow story
Written by Kevin Smith. Art by Adam Kubert.

Kevin Smith returns to Daredevil and Green Arrow for a team-up.

Jeff the Land Shark/Krypto
Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Gurihiru.

This should be a cute crossover.

Captain America/Wonder Woman
Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Terry Dodson.

I can see this combination working. Chip Zdarsky is writing the Captain America comic at the moment and Terry Dodson has drawn plenty of Wonder Woman.

Rocket Racoon/Green Lantern
Written by Al Ewing. Art by Dike Ruan.

Expect shenanigans in space!

Wolverine (Old Man Logan)/Batman (Dark Knight Returns)
Written and art by Frank Miller.

Two alternate universe interpretations of classic characters collide.

Buy Deadpool/Batman on…

Batman/Deadpool #1 main cover by Dan Mora.

Details on Batman/Deadpool #1

And here’s everything you need to know about DC Comics’ release, Batman/Deadpool #1.

Published by: DC Comics
Release date: 19th November, 2025
Variant covers: See gallery

Story details

The following crossover stories will be featured in Batman/Deadpool #1:

Batman/Deadpool story
Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Dan Mora.

Grant Morrison and Dan Mora give their version of when Batman and Deadpool collide. DC Comics has described it as a “metaphysical car crash between two storytelling philosophies.”

John Constantine/Doctor Strange story
Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Hayden Sherman.

The top magic users of both publishers come together in what will likely be clashing philosophies in magic-use.

Nightwing/Wolverine (Laura Kinney) story
Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Bruno Redondo.

Tom Taylor reunites with the characters that made him a fan-favourite, brining his Nightwing collaborator along with him.

Harley Quinn/Hulk story
Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Amanda Conner.

This should be a fun story, especially with Amanda Conner on art.

Static/Ms. Marvel story
Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Denys Cowan.

Teen heroes meet with those who created them involved.

Buy Batman/Deadpool on…

Where can I find/buy these comics?

These Marvel/DC Comics crossover comics can be found at all good comic book shops, online retailers, eBay, and Amazon/Kindle.

It pays pre-order your comics so you don’t miss out. Here’s how you can do it.

Will there be future Marvel/DC Comics crossovers?

Don’t hold your breath on there being more Marvel/DC Comics crossovers any time soon. In the original announced through Entertainment Weekly, Jim Lee (DC Comics Publisher, President, and Chief Creative Officer) stated:

“The timing has to be right in that you don’t want to do these too often. You want them to feel special. It is sort of finding that right moment for both companies to come together because it is complex. There’s a lot more coordination, collaboration, approvals that have to be done. And, obviously, from the business side, you’re sharing revenue, but it’s going to be a big deal. So you want the story, creatively, to warrant the hype of it all.”

That makes a lot of sense. They wouldn’t feel special if it happened all the time. The novelty would wear off and all the effort that goes into making these crossovers wouldn’t be worth it.

Have your say

What do you think of this crossover? Share your thoughts in the comments below or via Bluesky, Facebook, X, or Mastodon.