DC: 10 Best Crossovers Ranked

Highlights

• DC Comics delivers exciting crossovers that pit beloved characters against one another, introduce fresh twists, and set the stage for new scenarios.
• The crossovers showcase the unique personalities of the characters, their differences, and similarities, and explore their common goals and motivations.
• These epic team-ups produce thrilling battles and adventure, allowing fans to see their favorite heroes come together to face formidable enemies and save the day.

When it comes to delivering crossovers that keep fans engaged for more, the DC Universe has set the record with reality-changing events and epic narratives. Various worlds collide in these stories; new beings are born from old ones, and their extraordinary personalities are shaped to fit them.

DC Comics is renowned for satisfying fans’ endless curiosity through exciting crossovers (such as Uncanny X-Men/New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and countless more) that pit beloved characters against one another, introduce fresh narrative twists, or set the stage for brand new scenarios. Its fans delight to be able to journey these events whether by reading them or watching them.

9 Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights

The Second Punisher & Batman Crossover

• Creators: Chuck Dixon, John Romita Jr.
• Publishing Date: August 1994

This crossover is known to be a bit more bizarre, but unique in its own way. This was the sequel to the comic that featured a crossover between Batman and The Punisher. The plot centers around The Punisher coming back to Gotham City to stop his old enemy, Jigsaw. The Punisher comes across Batman, and the two characters have a common goal, despite their different method that causes them to come to odds.

So, Batman and The Punisher combine forces to stop Jigsaw and Batman’s own nemesis, The Joker. This crossover showcased the main differences and similarities between Batman and the Punisher, as they both lost their families to criminals, and both punish the wicked. The comic demonstrated that Batman’s ideals and conviction make him better than Azreal and the Punisher.

8 Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man

The First Ever DC/Marvel Crossover

• Creators: Gerry Conway & Ross Andru
• Publishing Date: April 1976

This comic showcased the crossover of two of the best comic producers’ favorite characters, Superman and Spider-Man, both absolute titans of both DC and Marvel. It follows a classic misunderstanding that leads to a huge fight when the heroes meet. After being blasted with Red Sun radiation from Lex Luthor, Spider-Man can fight effectively against Superman, which results in an epic battle.

But after cooling off, they realize the combined force of Lex Luthor and Doctor Octopus tricked them. They decided to team up in combat and defeat their enemies, which they succeeded at. This comic featured the uniqueness of these two heroes’ personalities and showcased how well red and blue work together.

7 Batman/Hellboy/Starman

DC Comics Teams With Dark Horse

• Creators: James Robinson & Mike Mignola
• Publishing Date: January 1999

For this crossover comic, readers possess one of the most epic team-ups yet. The plot tells the story of when a group of Neo-Nazis gain access to magic, they start causing trouble for Gotham City, and the heroes Batman, Hellboy, and Starman from different comics partner up to stop them.

This crossover produces a thrilling play of events between the two opposing forces, and fans get to see their favorite heroes together to battle the deadly Nazis. The story gave off the vibe of a sort of adventure that a character like Indiana Jones would embark on, as the heroes were moved from the city to the jungle. This made the storyline an intriguing one, earning its place among the best crossovers, especially with the gothic vibes of both Batman and Hellboy.

6 Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Dark Knight Teams With The Heroes in a Half-Shell

• Creators: James Tynion 4 & Freddie E Williams 2
• Publishing Date: December 2015

This comic featuring Batman and the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was one of the weirdest and most unlikely crossovers to have ever been made. Still, the comic had a surprisingly entertaining concept. It follows the story when the Krang teleports the Ninja Turtles and Shredder to another alternate universe, plopping them straight into Gotham City.

They come across Batman in their attempt to find their way home. They also clash with a few of Gotham’s villains. The issue showcases their journey to find their way home while kicking butts with Batman. All in all, this team proved to be all-around capable and produced some thrilling moments for its readers.

5 Green Lantern Vs. Aliens

The Cosmic Police Force Battle Against The Horror Hive

• Creators: Ron Marz & Rick Leonardi
• Publishing Date: September 2000

In a four-issue intercompany crossover, the Green Lantern Corps fights against the dreaded might and fear of the Xenomorphs. There’s something innately cool about the Green Lanterns, that patrol space like intergalactic cops, fighting against the swarms of primitive and evil Xenomorphs from the Ridley Scott-created franchise. A DC Comic that goes deeper into the territory of horror and cosmic is always a treat.

As a four-issue comic, readers can expect to follow the stories of famed Lanterns, Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner, both receiving their own stories entwined. Whether it’s a Lantern without a ring, or a battle against the dreaded Alien Queen, Green Lantern vs. Aliens proves why the Xenomorph threat is a creepy one that exists wonderfully within DC.

4 Darkseid Vs Galactus: The Hunger

• Creator: John Byrne
• Publishing Date: October 1995

Ever wonder what it would be like to have DC and Marvel’s strongest villains battling it out for superiority and power? Well, look no further, for The Hunger, which is here to satisfy that curiosity. This crossover features the Devourer of Worlds versus the Lord of Apokolips. The plot tells the story of Galactus, weakened and in need of life force after millennia of not consuming planets. With the aid of the Silver Surfer, he comes across Apokolips, Darkseid’s planet, and seeks to devour it, but Darkseid and hordes of para-demons will not have it.

This leads to a cosmic battle as they try to get the title of the strongest among them. This eventually leads to Galactus claiming victory but not finding the life energy he needs, so he leaves, leaving Darkseid defeated. The crossover possesses the charms of the villains, and their urge to always be victorious makes their battles worth reading.

3 Batman Versus Predator

Batman Fights A Yautja

• Creators: Dave Gibbons & Andy Kubert
• Publishing Date: December 1991

Batman has faced many foes over the decades, but a crossover with the dreaded Arnold Schwarzenegger villain, The Predator, is perhaps one of his roughest and most violent bouts yet. Both Batman and the Predator are known hunters of their prey, except Batman doesn’t exactly keep his victims’ skulls as trophies, as he just throws them in jail or Arkham. Having Batman face off against the Predator is a great concept, and one done well from this DC and Dark Horse collaboration.

Both Batman and Predator hunting each other across the gothic nature of Gotham City is thrilling to read for each of the limited issues. There are multiple instances where Batman barely survives their confrontation, and there’s even Alfred with a Blunderbuss, which is always a joy considering he doesn’t share Bruce’s rule on not killing.

2 The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans

Super Powered Team-Ups From Different Universes

• Creators: Chris Claremont & Walt Simonson
• Publishing Date: August 1982

A plot that is both thrilling and entertaining in more than one sense; it is known to be one the best comics of its time among its fans. The story centers around Jean Grey, the Phoenix, who died in the Marvel comic Continuity. Both the X-Men and Teen Titans appear to be seeing flashes of Jean, and it so happens that Darkseid was looking to use their memories of her to recreate her in her Dark Phoenix form and use her Phoenix power to destroy Earth and create a new Apokolips.

The Teen Titans and X-Men form an alliance to stop Darkseid, Phoenix, and Deathstroke after they discover their ghastly plot. Fans have adored this crossover comic for years due to the personalities of both team members, and the artistic action that is always fun to read.

1 Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)

Live-Action Worlds Collide

• Story by: Robert Rovner & Marc Guggenheim
• Release Date: December 2019

To prevent the end of the world, the heroes of the Arrowverse come together in the epic crossover Crisis on Infinite Earth. The anti-monitor has shown them that it contains allusions to and callbacks from DC movies and TV shows from the previous century, with heroes from various timelines appearing to aid the main timeline heroes in battling the anti-monitor.

Fans of any thrilling genre will find a great deal to adore this exceptional DC Universe crossover, as the show features stakes that can change the game, alter reality, and blow their minds with amazing cameos from Brandon Routh returning as Superman, to the late Kevin Conroy finally receiving a live-action appearance as Bruce Wayne. Crisis on Infinite Earths celebrates all of DC Comics’ tenure in film and television.

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