With the upcoming Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 scheduled for release on April 22, 2026, we will witness the second installment of the crossover event following DC’s publication last month. And this time, variants of both Spider-Man and Superman will be working together to stand up for justice and the innocent in various exciting scenarios.

But since this isn’t the first time Spider-Man has crossed over to the DC side of things, there have been many comics where DC characters have had on-paper chemistry with the webslinger. Thus, here are all the issues where Spider-Man was seen with DC characters, ranked by the potential of their sequels if they are greenlit in the future, based on crossover possibilities, character popularity, and potential storylines with those characters together.

5. DC / Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man (2026)

Credits: DC Comics

Credits: DC Comics

Credits: DC Comics

The entire character design of both Superman and Spider-Man, in terms of their nature, centers on their deep kindness and empathy for everyone, something explored in the recently released DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1. Just like the next crossover issue, it was also an anthology of many short stories by various writers and artists.

And despite both the one-shot being extremely heartwarming and wholesome, since it was an anthology, a sequel to it seems extremely unlikely.

4. Superman and Spider-Man (1981)

Cover page of Superman and Spider-Man #1 | Credits: Marvel Comics

Appearing in the Marvel Treasury Edition volume, this issue sees both the friendly neighborhood superhero and the Symbol of Hope teaming up to fight the threat posed by the evil Doctor Doom and Parasite.

This particular issue has good potential for a sequel with strong antagonists and both our heroes working together towards a single cause. But if it doesn’t have a strong and multi-issue arc, it can fall flat for a sequel.

3. Spider-Man and Batman (1995)

Cover page of Spider-Man and Batman #1 | Credits: Marvel Comics

After the recent success of DC/Marvel collaboration featuring Deadpool and Batman, which marked the first publisher crossover in 22 years, fans have been wanting to witness the Caped Crusader interact with more heroes from the Marvel Universe, and who better than the webslinger to team up with?

These two heroes represent opposite sides of the same coin: justice, where one is a vigilante who inspires hope and strength in others, while the other uses fear to slowly eradicate crime and injustice from the streets. Thus, if a story featuring a clash between their moral compasses is explored further in a sequel, its potential will be through the roof.

2. Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976)

Cover page of Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 | Credits: DC Comics

While we have already seen Superman and Spider-Man working together before, Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 was one of the most exciting fantasy match-ups that fans had ever seen, where the strongest from DC fought against one of the most beloved from Marvel.

Therefore, a rematch between these two characters in a sequel, with the stakes ever higher than before and the presence of an antagonist minimal, unlike Doc Ock and Lex Luthor in the original, will have fans go nuts over this crossover issue due to its larger-than-life nature.

1. Batman and Spider-Man (1997)

Cover page of Batman and Spider-Man #1 | Credits: DC Comics

Despite being a sequel to Spider-Man and Batman #1 in itself, a new entry into the crossover between Batman and Spider-Man will do wonders, but only if we see a new version of both of these characters in the comics. One of the few ways Marvel and DC can spice things up is by taking versions of themselves from alternate continuities, like Batman from the Absolute Universe and Spider-Man from the Ultimate Universe.

Since both these iterations are some of the most popular, with Absolute Batman being one of the highest-selling comics of last year, a sequel with these characters in the spotlight will be an instant hit and total sellout for both publishers, a sure-shot jackpot that capitalizes on the hype.

Here’s an overview of the aforementioned comic issues.

IssuesRelease DateCreative TeamBatman and Spider-Man #1October 1997J.M. DeMatteis, Graham Nolan, Karl Kesel, Gloria VasquezSuperman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1January 1976Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, Dick Giordano, Jerry SerpeSpider-Man and Batman #1October 1995J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, Mark Farmer, Electric CrayonSuperman and Spider-Man #1April 1981Jim Shooter, Marv Wolfman, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Glynis Wein…DC / Marvel: Superman / Spider-Man #1March 2026Mark Waid, Jorge Jiménez, Jorge Jiménez, Tomeu Morey…

Here are some FAQs regarding the aforementioned characters and issues.

When was Kingpin first introduced?

Kingpin was first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #50 in July 1967.

Which city is Metropolis based on?

Metropolis, Superman’s primary city, is primarily based on New York City, particularly Manhattan, mixed with elements of Cleveland, where the creators of Superman were from.

Who was created first: Superman or Batman?

Superman was introduced first in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Following the success of the character, Bill Finger and Bob Kane created Batman, introduced in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939.

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