Comic book fans have had a whirlwind week, and the industry is buzzing with headline-making surprises, long-anticipated crossovers, and unique independent creations. All eyes are on the explosive Marvel/DC crossover Deadpool/Batman #1, arriving in comic shops on September 17, 2025, and delivering a “dream match-up” decades in the making. Deadpool crashing into Gotham is no joke—Wade Wilson is hired for a mysterious job in Batman’s city, launching a wild adventure where swords and batarangs fly as Marvel’s wisecracking antihero meets DC’s brooding detective. This one-shot features artwork from superstar Greg Capullo and a main story written by Zeb Wells, but it doesn’t stop there: a trio of backup stories pair up other iconic heroes. Readers will see Daredevil with Green Arrow, Captain America alongside Wonder Woman, and even a team-up between fan-favorites Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto the Superdog.

The excitement jumps even higher with legendary creator Frank Miller writing and drawing his first full Batman pages since the Dark Knight III: The Master Race, in a three-page Batman versus Wolverine story included as a backup in the crossover. Those few pages mark his first time drawing Wolverine in decades, and the mere preview has fans guessing—and speculating about a second printing before the first even lands in stores.

But not everything in Gotham is celebratory. DC Comics stunned fans just ahead of Batman Day by abruptly canceling the newly launched Red Hood series after only its first issue. The fallout not only left fans and collectors reeling, but had a ripple effect across planned Batman Day events, including the last-minute cancellation of the Gotham Sampler—a promotional comic intended for the celebration. The abrupt cuts to Batman-related publications are part of a larger pattern of DC reconfiguring its lineup, positioning itself for some seismic shifts across its iconic line of heroes.

Meanwhile, anticipation is already building for the New York Comic Con in early October, where Marvel will light up the convention floor not only with superstar panels and exclusive giveaways but also by teasing massive new developments for beloved characters. A standout this year: Spider-Man in space and Mary Jane as Venom, with major hints about the shocking return of Knull and wild story developments that have web-head fans on edge.

Independent comics are also having a big moment this weekend. The Small Press Expo is debuting over 140 new comics, graphic novels, and zines—proof that creativity and innovation are thriving beyond the big publishers. For those interested in what’s coming next week, the latest ComicList teases upcoming releases, including new issues from big names and cult favorites across Marvel, DC, and Image.

From historic crossovers to shake-ups at DC, and a wave of indie ingenuity, this has been a week that reminds every fan why comics are forever at the heart of pop culture.

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