The comic book industry is gearing up for a monumental celebration, and DC has finally pulled back the curtain on the creative juggernauts behind the highly anticipated return of the “Big Two” collaboration. Earlier this year, DC Comics and Marvel Comics announced they were extending their historic partnership into 2026 to honor the 50th anniversary of the very first meeting between their flagship heroes in Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man.
Today, we officially know what that celebration looks like. Superman/Spider-Man #1 is set to hit shelves on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This prestige one-shot will retail for $7.99 US for the main cover and $8.99 US for cardstock variants. While the price point is premium, the talent involved suggests a massive amount of content. The issue is anchored by a headline story from two of the industry’s absolute best: Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez.
The Main Event: Waid and Jiménez
The lead story leans heavily into the Daily Planet and Daily Bugle roots of the protagonists. According to DC, the plot kicks off:
“When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world—especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it.”
It is a perfect setup for Mark Waid, who has a knack for blending silver-age reverence and modern pacing. DC notes that “good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man,” as Waid and Jiménez join forces to bring this clash of reporters‑turned‑heroes to life.
An Anthology of Dream Match-ups
Beyond the main feature, the book is packed with bonus stories that range from the heartwarming to the bizarre. Perhaps most notably, superstar artist Jim Lee returns to interiors alongside writer Tom King to tell a tale focused on the heroes’ better halves, Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson.
The rest of the lineup offers something for every type of fan:
- Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber are set to revisit Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen…and Carnage.
- Sean Murphy takes us to the future with Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099.
- Gail Simone teams up with Belén Ortega for a look at what happens when Power Girl meets Punisher.
- Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere show us a time when Superboy Prime (who reads all the comics!) decided to visit Spider-Man right after he got the black suit.
- Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott are handling a grounded story about an exciting race between the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle.
- Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval will answer a different kind of “who would win” question by taking us deep into the past to see Pa Kent and Uncle Ben bond in the face of adversity.
Variant Covers and Collections
As expected for a release of this magnitude, the variant cover list is extensive. In addition to Jorge Jiménez’s main cover, the issue will feature work from heavy hitters like Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair, Daniel Sampere, Dave Johnson, David Nakayama, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Mikel Janín, Rafael Albuquerque, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Adam Hughes, J. Scott Campbell, Clayton Crain, and many more.
For those looking to catch up on the history leading to this moment, DC is releasing treasury reprints, including the Treasury Edition 50th Anniversary of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 on January 7, 2026, and DC and Marvel Present: Superman and Spider-Man Treasury Edition #1 on February 4, 2026.
Historical Note: The original 1976 crossover, Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, was written by Gerry Conway—who had famously written for both companies—and drawn by Ross Andru. It was a massive logistical feat at the time, much like this modern iteration appears to be.
