SPIDER-MAN: “Uh… this isn’t Queens. Please tell me you guys are a new Avengers team.” BATMAN: (deadpan) “We’re the Justice League. Start talking.”

The two multiverses realign – but one small doorway remains open. A single coin spins on a table: one side Marvel (Heroic), one side DC (Tragic). It lands… on its edge.

When drafting your crossover, fans expect certain "unspoken rules" or tropes: Medium·Aaron Ross Powell

Characters like Superman and Wonder Woman are often written as aspirational, god-like ideals.

As the battle reaches its climax, the heroes succeed in defeating Darkseid and shattering his plans. Thanos, realizing his goals have been foiled, attempts to use the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life. However, the combined might of the Marvel and DC heroes proves too great, and Thanos is defeated.

Both Marvel and DC have created iconic superheroes that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. While both universes share similarities, they also have distinct differences: