

The series spawned a whole new universe under Amalgam Comics, which featured amalgamated versions of heroes and villains like Dark Claw (Batman and Wolverine) and Super Soldier (Superman and Captain America). DC Comics and Marvel Comics join forces and let their legendary charaters interact and work together in a series featuring such familiar favorites as Batman. Superheroes from both companies were pitted against one another in battle, with the outcome determined by reader ballot, which were distributed in advance to comic book stores. The harmony reached its peak with the ‘DC Versus Marvel/Marvel Versus DC’ crossover mini-series in 1996, with each company publishing two issues of the series. In it, Superman and Spider-man must work together to stop the world from being destroyed by their arch-nemeses, Lex Luthor and Doctor Octopus. The first venture dates back to a collaboration on ‘MGM’s Marvelous Wizard of Oz’ in 1975, but the first modern superhero intercompany crossover came with ‘Superman vs. But all discussions have been very, very light and fun.” Marvel and DC have invaded each other’s universes beforeĪlthough the two companies haven’t shared the big screen together, they have invaded one another’s universes in comic books before. Spider-Man and Batman: Disordered Minds sees Batman’s nemesis, the Joker, teaming up with the most murderous rogue Peter Parker’s ever faced Carnage. Speaking of crossovers involving Bruce Wayne, another Marvel figurehead crossed paths with Batman when a terrifying team-up emerged. I would be lying to say that we haven’t discussed it. 6 Spider-Man and Batman: Disordered Minds. “I think we have to establish what we’re doing first. Can Spidey be beaten by a superpowered mutant with the fate of the world on her shoulders Well, we’re about to find out. “That’s many years away, though,” said Gunn. However, before fans begin to consider the possibility of seeing characters like Superman and Captain America on the same screen, Gunn made it clear that those talks are still years down the road. “I’m certain that’s more likely now that I’m in charge ,” said Gunn. Speaking with Empire about the upcoming film, Gunn says that a Marvel-DC cinematic crossover is possible now that he’s joining the other side. However, once ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3′ hits theaters on May 5, 2023, he’ll say goodbye to the MCU and head over to DC, where he’ll become co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios with Peter Safran. Why Gunn believes a crossover is possibleįor years, Gunn has been a key part of the MCU and the Guardians of the Galaxy. James Gunn has a long history with both Marvel and DC. The Amazing Spider-Man: Battle of the Century, a large-size special edition, which saw both company’s signature icons. James Gunn Teases Marvel-DC Crossover Talk, 'Id Be Lying To Say We Havent Discussed It'.

The possibility has certainly crossed the minds of fans who have immersed themselves into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe over the years, and it looks like it’s also crossed the mind of James Gunn. Marvel/DC Crossover Classics Volume 3 TPB: The Marvel/Dc Collection: v. The first DC/Marvel crossover to make a splash was 1976’s Superman Vs. Marvel and DC are the two big names when it comes to superheroes, and while they’ve shown a willingness to work together in comic book crossovers, the idea hasn’t translated over to cinema just yet.
