The vast and varied history of DC versus Marvel returns to print for the first time in decades with two massive volumes collecting the universe-bending comic book crossovers between the greatest characters in pop culture.
These stories, originally co-presented by the two powerhouse comic book publishers, have been highly sought after and hard to find for most readers—but they’re making their return in “DC Versus Marvel Omnibus” and “DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus,” both publishing on Aug. 6, 2024.
Who would win: Superman versus Spider-Man? Batman versus Captain America? The X-Men meeting the Teen Titans? “DC Versus Marvel Omnibus” collects crossovers between the core DC and Marvel characters, from 1976’s “Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man” to 2000’s “Batman/Daredevil.” Included are stories from some of comics’ most revered talents, namely Dennis O’Neil, George Pérez, Dan Jurgens, Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Bagley, Gerry Conway, John Romita Jr., and more. DC and Marvel fans alike can’t miss these thrilling pieces of unearthed comic book history!
“DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus” features stories, first told in 1996, of the two superhero universes fused together into a new Amalgam Universe, combining DC’s and Marvel’s heroes, villains, and mythologies. The result was a series of unforgettable one-shot comic books starring the likes of Dark Claw (Batman and Wolverine), Super Soldier (Superman and Captain America), Iron Lantern (Iron Man and Green Lantern), and many more! These stories, from creators such as Peter David, Dan Jurgens, Mark Waid, Dave Gibbons, Ron Marz, José Luis García-López, Gary Frank, Bill Sienkiewicz, Claudio Castellini, and more, represent one of the most fun and unlikely periods in comic book history, and now are available in one omnibus. Included in this volume are the historic “DC Versus Marvel” miniseries and its sequels, perfect for fans of both DC and Marvel!
“DC Versus Marvel Omnibus” collects “Batman/Captain America” no.1, “Batman/Daredevil” no.1, “Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire” no.1, “Batman/Spider-Man” no.1, “Daredevil/Batman” no.1, “DC Special Series” no.27, “Darkseid vs. Galactus: The Hunger” no.1, “Green Lantern/Silver Surfer: Unholy Alliances” no.1, “Incredible Hulk vs. Superman” no.1, “Marvel and DC Present Featuring the Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans” no.1, “Marvel Treasury Edition” no.28, “Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights” no.1, “Silver Surfer/Superman” no.1, “Spider-Man and Batman” no.1, “Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man” no.1 and “Superman/Fantastic Four” no.1.
“DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus” collects “DC Versus Marvel” no.1-4, “DC/Marvel: All Access” no.1-4, “Unlimited Access” no.1-4, “Bat-Thing” no.1, “Bruce Wayne: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.” no.1, “Bullets and Bracelets” no.1, “Challengers of the Fantastic” no.1, “Doctor Strangefate” no.1, “Iron Lantern” no.1, “Legends of the Dark Claw” no.1, “Lobo the Duck” no.1, “Speed Demon” no.1, “Spider-Boy” no.1, “Super Soldier” no.1, “Thorion of the New Asgods” no.1, “X-Patrol” no.1, and more, plus a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes material.
“DC Versus Marvel Omnibus” and “DC/Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus” will both be published on August 6. The two volumes will each have a direct-market-exclusive cover available only in local comic book shops, while supplies last.
