Everyone knows to expect the unexpected whenComic-Conis in full-swing, but who could have expectedFrank MillerhavingBatmanandWolverinefacing off?Marvel and DC’s big upcoming crossoveris just weeks away and to really get fans hyped, a comic book legend is getting in the mix with one hell of a match-up.
It’s the best time of the year for fans everywhere as San Diego Comic-Con is here and giving fans all the news and reveals they can handle. After an exciting first day, fans are getting even more updates on upcoming publications, including the much-anticipatedfirst half of Marvel and DC’s upcoming collaboration,Deadpool/Batman #1.
PerPopverse, it was revealed that Frank Miller will be contributing a backup story he’s written and drawn thatsees Wolverine and Batman duking it out(particularly their “Old Man Logan”andDark Knight Returnsforms). Fans got a first look at this outrageous duel that shows the two aged heroes, drawn in Miller’s iconic style, about to clash.
Frank Miller Brings Wolverine and Batman Fight to Life
The Dark Knight Returns to Fight Old Man Logan
It’s been well over two decades sincethe last Marvel and DC Comics crossover. But after months of rumors, the Big Two officially confirmed that they were collaborating to produce two crossover one-shots,Deadpool/Batman #1andBatman/Deadpool #1. But the event’s not just limited to those two icons, as both publishers confirmed each one-shotwould feature additional back-up crossover stories.
There are a lot of huge names attached to the collaboration already, but Frank Miller is a huge get. While he’s made some valuable contributions to both publishers, he hasn’t produced a story for them that was written and drawn by him in years. But this upcoming crossover is a fantastic time for a legend like him to come back.
Frank Miller Will Give Fans Exactly What They Want in Upcoming Crossover
Two Fan-Favorite Batman and Wolverine Variants in a No-Holds Barred Match
Marvel and DC Comics know how important this crossover is to fans. They missed a lot of good opportunities over the years and now, they’re going all out to make up for lost time. Bringing Frank Miller in and giving himtwo of the most brutal versions of Wolverine and Batmanis certainly going to make for an interesting story.
Fans are going to have to wait just a little bit longer untilDeadpool/Batman #1is published to see Old Man Logan and grizzled, elderly Batman engage in combat. But with a creator likeFrank Millerinvolved, the battle between these versions ofWolverineandBatmanwill be worth the wait.
Deadpool/Batman #1is available from Marvel and DC Comics on September 17th, 2025.
