This week in comic book news, the headlines are ablaze with a groundbreaking event that's thrilling longtime fans and stirring up buzz across the pop culture landscape: for the first time in decades, DC and Marvel are coming together for a sweeping crossover. The frontrunners are none other than Batman and Deadpool, whose meeting promises to be as chaotic as it is profound. DC has officially unveiled the first details for Batman/Deadpool #1, scheduled for release on November 19, and the creative team is stacked, led by writer Grant Morrison with artwork by Dan Mora. The story pits the stoic, trauma-driven Batman against Marvel’s wild, reality-bending Deadpool in a narrative that’s part cosmic horror, part slapstick noir, and entirely metafictional. Morrison is leaning hard into the concept, delivering a comic that actively acknowledges its own existence—a "therapy session" for its own tropes, complete with references to giant typewriters, owls, blades, and even a sentient street performing show tunes.

It's not just Bruce and Wade headlining this event. The issue is packed with backup stories, featuring heroic pairings and oddball confrontations that few fans would have predicted. Constantine joins forces with Doctor Strange, courtesy of Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, and Hayden Sherman. Nightwing meets Wolverine—specifically, Laura Kinney, the X-23 incarnation—in a tale from Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo. Meanwhile, Mariko Tamaki and Amanda Conner orchestrate a showdown between Harley Quinn and the Hulk, a pairing that crackles with the promise of madcap destruction. Young heroes get their moment too, as G. Willow Wilson and Denys Cowan bring together Static and Ms. Marvel, crossing generational and corporate boundaries.

Anticipation for this DC/Marvel fusion is further amplified by the announcement of 19 different variant covers, many exploring creative mashups of the two universes’ most iconic characters. These covers become collectibles in their own right, inviting fans to relive the joy of childhood hypothetical debates—Who would win in a fight, Hulk or Harley Quinn? What would a team led by Nightwing and Wolverine look like?

But that’s not the only news brewing in comics this week. Marvel has confirmed a major announcement regarding the Hulk, teasing new storylines from Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein. While full details drop tomorrow, speculation is swirling about the direction for Marvel’s mightiest monster.

Meanwhile, the regular release cycle of fresh comics is going strong. Next Wednesday brings a new batch of hot titles, with notable highlights including Absolute Batman #11. This issue delves into the origin story of Bane, peeling back the layers of motivation that drove this infamous foe to Gotham’s dark alleys. Scott Snyder and Clay Mann are front and center for this one, promising gritty storytelling and powerful visuals.

Even legacy strips like The Phantom are keeping pace, with the latest daily installment available for longtime fans who crave a taste of classic pulp adventure.

All in all, the last few days mark a high point for comic book culture: surprise crossovers, fresh stories, and creative risks are putting heroes—and creators—at the heart of conversations everywhere. Whether your tastes run to the mythic, the action-packed, or the downright absurd, there’s something new this week that’ll pull you into the multiverse.

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