Marvel Comics Reveals 'Spider-Man/Superman' #1 Crossover Stories and Variant Covers

Following the massive success of last year's Deadpool/Batman #1 and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, the first-ever Marvel/DC crossover, Marvel Comics and DC Comics unite again this April in Marvel's SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1! Like last year’s crossover, fans can look forward to a double-dose of history-making comic book storytelling with DC publishing a separate one-shot, Superman/Spider-Man, in March. Each issue will be packed with all-new stories starring Marvel’s web-slinging wall-crawler and DC’s Man of Tomorrow, along with additional stories featuring more history-making Marvel/DC team-ups.

"Everyone here at Marvel is excited to be re-teaming with our friends at DC for another colossal crossover, this time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our two icons, Spider-Man and Superman, first teaming up!" shared Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. "I can't wait for fans of every generation to read these spectacular stories that our titanic talent are telling, featuring all-new, easily accessible stories about the ever-growing Spider-Man and Superman families meeting for the first time."

MARVEL/DC: SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1
Written by BRAD MELTZER, GEOFF JOHNS, DAN SLOTT, LOUISE SIMONSON, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JASON AARON, JOE KELLY, STEPHANIE PHILLIPS, JEPH LOEB & MORE!
Art by PEPE LARRAZ, GARY FRANK, MARCOS MARTIN, TODD NAUCK, SARA PICHELLI, RUSSELL DAUTERMAN, HUMBERTO RAMOS, PHIL NOTO, JIM CHEUNG & MORE!
Cover by PEPE LARRAZ

The lead story where Spider-Man and Superman join forces will be written by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer in his first full-length Marvel Comics story, and drawn by one of Marvel's most acclaimed artists, Pepe Larraz.

"I've been waiting fifty years to write this book," added Meltzer. "Superman and Spider-Man have affected me more than most real people. I carry them with me everywhere — and our story cuts to the core of what it means to be a good person. I'm honored that Nick Lowe and everyone at Marvel even asked. Just wait until you see Pepe’s work. Get your capes and web-shooters ready…"

In addition, the one-shot will feature various bonus stories by a monumental lineup of industry talent, each co-starring Marvel and DC characters, including a few surprises readers will be talking about for the next fifty years! Here’s what to expect:

• THWIP, THWIP AND AWAY! Brad Meltzer and Pepe Larraz pit SPIDER-MAN and SUPERMAN against LEX LUTHOR and NORMAN OSBORN as their greatest villains exploit some of their greatest weaknesses!
• In the shadow-laden 1930s, SPIDER-MAN NOIR encounters the original GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN as told by Dan Slott and Marcos Martin!
• Industry powerhouse Geoff Johns delivers his first Marvel story in over 20 years, teaming up with frequent collaborator and fellow superstar Gary Frank! A crisis ensues as the hit creative team bring the Super- and Spider-families against each together at the summons of MYSTERIO… but is their true foe an ally out of control?!
• SYMBIOTE hordes invade Metropolis as a new War of the Realms ignites in Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman's epic reunion starring Jane Foster as the Mighty Thor, Wonder Woman, and more!
• Co-creator of STEEL Louise Simonson and artist Todd Nauck hammer out the tale of John Henry Irons' clash with the HOBGOBLIN.
• Current AMAZING SPIDER-MAN scribe Joe Kelly and artist Humberto Ramos deliver a campus crossover between GWEN STACY and LANA LANG!
• SPIDER-MAN (MILES MORALES) teams up with SUPERMAN in a tale by Miles’ legendary co-creators, Brian Michael Bendis, who recently made his grand return to Marvel, and Sara Pichelli!
• GHOST-SPIDER and SUPERGIRL form an unbreakable bond on a high-stakes adventure by current ALL-NEW SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER scribe Stephanie Phillips and superstar artist Phil Noto!
• Masterful super hero storytellers Jeph Loeb and Jim Cheung reunite to put their own spin on a Spider-Man/Superman team-up! 

"How often do you get to land on the moon? Travel back in time? Be a part of history? That's what it was like when Marvel asked me to be part of SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN!" Loeb said. "It's a short story that I'd like to think emotionally connects with Spider-Man Blue and Superman for All Seasons, two of my favorite things I've written. Then, the most incredible part is that the incomparable Jim Cheung is illustrating the story, giving it the perfect feel."

"Spider-Gwen and Supergirl both represent different kinds of strengths and powers, but they're united by their compassion and resilience," Phillips shared. “I really loved the chance to let these heroes save the day together and have fun doing it. And Phil Noto on art just takes it to another level. Kara, Gwen, and I are lucky to have him!"

SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN will include a main cover by Pepe Larraz and an assortment of stunning variant covers by top artists, some of which reflect the one-shot’s bonus stories. Check out additional variant covers by Sara Pichelli, Walter Simonson, Greg Capullo, Marcos Martin, Ryan Stegman, Peach Momoko, Erik Larsen, Jerome Opeña, and Russell Dauterman along with a wraparound cover by Kaare Andrews and a Foil Cover by Mark Bagley. A Logo Mash-Up Variant Cover presenting Spider-Man and Superman’s iconic logos on the front, and Venom and Bizarro’s logos on the back, will also be available.

Other variant covers tease some of the crossover stories within, while some will also pay homage to Marvel Comics history:

• A cover by Gary Frank, spotlighting his story with Geoff Johns that pits Spider-Man and Superman—and their families—against Mysterio
• A cover by Humberto Ramos, teasing the Gwen Stacy and Lana Lang story he’s working on with Joe Kelly
• A cover by Frank Miller, featuring the comic book legend’s take on the armored Superman, Spider-Man, and Dark Knight
• A cover by E.M. Gist stunningly depicting the titular stars soaring the skies together
• A cover by Skottie Young where the artist infuses this historic meeting with his iconic humor
• An homage cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli inspired by Civil War #1
• An homage cover by David Marquez inspired by Power Man and Iron Fist #50
• An homage cover by Sanford Greene inspired by Infinity Gauntlet #1
• A cover by Adam Hughes depicting Black Cat busted by Power Girl
• A cover by Ivan Talavera spotlighting Silk and Supergirl

Check out the new covers and preorder the SPIDER-MAN/SUPERMAN #1 at your local comic shop today!

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