Spider-Man/Superman #1 review: Marvel and DC’s best crossover yet
Marvel and DC have released Spider-Man/Superman #1, marking what critics are calling one of the publishers’ most successful collaborative efforts. Written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Pepe Larraz, the issue brings together two iconic superheroes in a story that blends heartwarming character moments with unexpected dramatic turns.
The narrative opens with Spider-Man and Superman confined together in a cave-like setting. A key dynamic emerges as Superman appreciates Spider-Man’s humor in a way other heroes don’t, creating an initial bonding moment. However, this respite is cut short by a violent attack: a Green Goblin bomb filled with Kryptonite strikes Superman and triggers a catastrophic collapse of their prison, forcing the heroes into immediate danger.
This crossover continues Marvel and DC’s recent tradition of high-profile collaborations. Following last fall’s Batman/Deadpool one-shots, Spider-Man/Superman #1 has been praised as the strongest entry yet in this wave of cross-publisher teamups, successfully balancing action, humor, and emotional resonance to appeal to fans of both universes.