DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories — Historic Superhero Crossovers Return in One Collection
Batman, Deadpool, Superman and Spider-Man finally share the spotlight again as DC and Marvel bring their latest crossover adventures together in one collection.
For decades, the idea of DC and Marvel superheroes sharing the same comic book has been one of the most exciting possibilities in comics. Batman meeting Spider-Man, Superman standing beside Captain America, or the X-Men crossing paths with the Justice League, these are the kinds of combinations that make comic-book fans dream.
Now, some of the most recent DC/Marvel crossover stories are coming together in a single collection.
DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories brings together the latest wave of crossover adventures, including Batman/Deadpool and Superman/Spider-Man, along with several other unexpected team-ups. The collection is scheduled to arrive in September 2026, with DC’s announcement and Penguin Random House currently listing different release dates.
Batman Meets Deadpool
One of the biggest attractions of the collection is DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1, written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dan Mora.
It is difficult to imagine two characters with more contrasting personalities.
Batman is the disciplined detective who relies on preparation, strategy and control. Deadpool, on the other hand, is Marvel’s famously unpredictable mercenary, whose sense of humour rarely survives a fourth wall.
Their meeting promises exactly the kind of clash that makes superhero crossovers so entertaining: calculation versus chaos.
According to DC’s official description, the story takes Batman and Deadpool into a mind-bending adventure that brings together Morrison’s storytelling and Mora’s distinctive artwork.
Superman and Spider-Man Share a Mystery
The second major story is DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Jorge Jiménez.
This time, the crossover begins with two journalists: Clark Kent and Peter Parker.
Their investigation leads them into a conspiracy involving Brainiac and Doctor Octopus, creating a threat that extends beyond either universe. It is an interesting pairing because Superman and Spider-Man may be very different in power and personality, but both characters are strongly connected to journalism, responsibility and the idea of helping people.
The story brings together two of the most recognisable superheroes in comics while giving them a mystery to solve rather than simply placing them in a fight.
More Than Just Batman and Spider-Man
The collection is not limited to its two headline stories.
It also includes a selection of shorter crossover adventures featuring some genuinely unexpected combinations:
- Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson
- Power Girl and Punisher
- Nightwing and Wolverine
- Jimmy Olsen and Carnage
- Superboy and Spider-Man 2099
- The Flash and the Fantastic Four
- Supergirl and Blade
The collection also includes the first print editions of the vertical-scroll digital comics DC/Marvel: The Flash/Fantastic Four and DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade.
A Collection of Major Comic Book Talent
Another reason this release is worth watching is the number of celebrated creators involved.
The collection features work from writers and artists including Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Jorge Jiménez, Tom King, Jim Lee, Gail Simone, Belén Ortega, Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Matt Fraction, Steve Lieber, Sean Murphy, Christopher Priest, Daniel Sampere, Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval, among others.
For readers who enjoy comics as much for their artwork and storytelling as for the characters themselves, this makes the collection especially interesting.
DC and Marvel have collaborated before, but the recent crossover stories were notable because they brought the two publishing giants together again after more than two decades.
The new collection is therefore more than a convenient way to read several stories. It represents another chapter in the long history of DC/Marvel collaborations and a reminder of why these meetings remain so special to comic-book fans.
For longtime readers, it is a chance to revisit the excitement of seeing familiar heroes in unfamiliar situations. For newer readers, it offers an easy entry point into the world of DC/Marvel crossovers.
When Will It Be Available?
DC announced September 8, 2026 as the arrival date for DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories. However, Penguin Random House currently lists September 15, 2026 for both the hardcover and paperback editions.
The collection is expected to be available wherever books are sold. Readers should check their preferred retailer for the final release date and availability.
DC/Marvel Crossover
The appeal of a DC/Marvel crossover is simple: it brings together characters who were never meant to share the same universe, and that is precisely what makes the experience exciting.
Whether you are a Batman fan, a Spider-Man reader, a Superman loyalist or someone who simply enjoys a good comic-book team-up, The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories offers plenty of reasons to be curious.
And with Batman/Deadpool, Superman/Spider-Man and several other unusual pairings included, this collection looks like a celebration of the imagination that makes superhero comics so much fun.
Which DC/Marvel crossover are you most excited to read? Let us know in the comments.
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