The historic crossover between DC and Marvel, JLA/Avengers, is back in stores. Originally published two decades ago, this saga that unites the greatest heroes from both universes will be re-edited in facsimile format starting in May 2024. The project, a monthly collaboration between the two publishers, rescues the work of Kurt Busiek and George Pérez. It had only been reprinted once in a limited edition after Pérez's passing.
Publishing Logistics and Facsimile Production 📚
The re-edition follows an alternating publication model. DC Comics will release the first issue in May, and Marvel the next in June, repeating the cycle until completing the four volumes. Each volume faithfully reproduces the original content, including promotional pages and articles from its time. The facsimile process aims to maintain the print and color quality of the 2003 edition. New variant covers are added as an incentive for collectors.
Crisis in the Forum-Earths: Who Has the Best Throne? 💥
Imagine the chaos in the forums if this were announced today. Debate threads would fill with discussions about whether Superman could lift Thor's hammer, or if Batman would have a plan to defeat all the Avengers before breakfast. Moderation would have to intervene to separate fans from each side, while someone asks for the umpteenth time when the movie will come out. A crossover of this caliber would generate a cosmic-proportions event on social media, and probably some temporary server shutdown.