The Darkness vs. Superman

In this two-issue crossover from Germany's Infinity Verlag, the supernatural mob enforcer Jackie Estacado—wielder of the ancient, demonic force known as The Darkness—clashes with DC's iconic Man of Steel, Superman. Published in 2005, the series pits the gritty, violent world of Top Cow's anti-hero against the bright idealism of Metropolis's champion, exploring the fundamental conflict between light and darkness. While brief, this crossover is a notable example of international comics publishing, bringing together two very different publishers' flagship characters for a standalone encounter.