DC versus Marvel #1
A cosmic wager between two immortal brothers sets the stage for an epic clash of universes in DC versus Marvel #1 (1997), where eleven champions from each side battle to decide which realm is superior. With Captain Marvel facing Thor, Namor pitted against Aquaman, and Flash going head-to-head with Quicksilver, the stakes couldn’t be higher—only one universe will survive. Written by Peter David and Ron Marz, with art by Claudio Castellini and Dan Jurgens, and stunning cover by Dan Jurgens and Joe Rubinstein, this landmark issue delivers a thrilling crossover that pits legend against legend.
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The Two Brothers Cosmic have lost two shards of themselves, one in each universe. They also seek to know whose universe is better. To that end, they have selected eleven warriors each, to face each other in battle. Whichever Brother's champions lose, their universe is destroyed. First contests: Captain Marvel versus Thor, Namor versus Aquaman and Flash versus Quicksilver.
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