Superman / Spider-Man #1 (2026) is a landmark crossover event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first meeting between the Man of Steel and the Web-Slinger. Published on March 25, 2026, this oversized one-shot anthology features multiple original stories from a massive team of industry superstars.
Key Stories and Plot Lines
- Truth, Justice, and Great Responsibility: Written by Mark Waid with art by Jorge Jiménez, the lead story follows journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker as they investigate a conspiracy involving Brainiac and Doctor Octopus.
- The World's Finest: A tale featuring Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson, created by Tom King and Jim Lee.
- Beyond the Cobwebs of Tomorrow: Sean Murphy explores a futuristic pairing of Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099.
- The Bridge: Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval deliver a heartfelt story centered on a meeting between Pa Kent and Uncle Ben.
- Pages: Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere feature Superboy Prime visiting Spider-Man during his iconic black-suit era.
Creative Team
This issue acts as a creator showcase, featuring top talent from both publishers:
- Writers: Mark Waid, Tom King, Matt Fraction, Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Greg Rucka, and Jeff Lemire.
- Artists: Jorge Jiménez, Jim Lee, Steve Lieber, Sean Murphy, Belén Ortega, Daniel Sampere, Nicola Scott, and Rafa Sandoval.