Marvel and DC’s History of Intercompany Comic Crossovers, Explained

DC and Marvel are planning more team-ups! In March 2026, DC will release Superman/Spider-Man #1, followed by Marvel’s Spider-Man/Superman #1 the next month. These comics celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first time these iconic heroes met. It’s a good opportunity to revisit the history of DC and Marvel crossovers, from their initial pairings in the 1970s, through the many team-ups of the 1990s, to the long-awaited collaborations fans finally got in the 2000s.