Superman/Spider-Man #1 Officially Sells Out, Reveals New Covers

Couldn't get your hands on the legendary crossover Superman/Spider-Man #1 despite your best efforts? This is your lucky day then, because Marvel Comics and DC Comics are making sure they give you a chance to have a piece of history after the explosive comic crossover series featuring the two franchise quarterbacks sold out almost immediately.

Superman/Spider-Man #1 originally released on March 25, and the demand was through the roof as fans clamored to see how Boy in Blue and New York's favorite webcrawler would mesh to dole out justice in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original, Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, and with new stories being told.

On May 27, Marvel and DC Comics will release a second printing to satisfy demand, the leadoff story, Truth, Justice and Great Responsibility, written by Mark Waid with artist Jorge Jimenez.

The second printing will feature several new covers, including a new main cover created by Dan Mora and, per the press release, open-to-order variant covers by Gabriele Dell'Otto (foil cover), Yasmine Putri and, of course, Jorge Jimenez.

Why Superman/Spider-Man #1 Is Nothing Short of Iconic

Anyone wondering if this one-shot will disappoint, well, have no fear — it's absolutely outstanding in every way.

After all, that's why it sold out in the first place, and to say everyone involved with the project is excited would be a fairly gargantuan understatement. All involved have poured their hearts out into Superman/Spider-Man #1 and in honoring the original that set the stage for it a half-century ago.

"I've been waiting fifty years to write this book," Brad Meltzer said, having amassed an all-star cast of writers and artists to see this vision through for the DC Comics side of the crossover. "Superman and Spider-Man have affected me more than most real people. I carry them with me everywhere — and our story cuts to the core of what it means to be a good person. I'm honored that Nick Lowe and everyone at Marvel even asked. Just wait until you see Pepe’s work. Get your capes and web-shooters ready."

Cameos and Arcs Galore In Superman/Spider-Man #1

That's right, Gambit makes an appearance in Superman/Spider-Man #1 and Remy LeBeau is far from the only unexpected cameo written into the glorious one-shot crossover — some of what awaits you in the must-read from DC and Marvel Comics is the following:

• "Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval are 'delivering a heartfelt flashback centered on Pa Kent and Uncle Ben.' It's called The Bridge, set sometime in Kansas, when Ben Parker broke down in his truck during a thunderstorm after the bridge had been washed away, and was rescued by Jonathan Kent, who then had to rescue others."
• "Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere are 'exploring a meeting between Superboy Prime and Spider-Man during the black-suit era.' It's called Tapping In, and it seems that Superman Prime is down for talking to Spider-Man's black suit. Because Spider-Man might not know about the symbiote suit being Venom at this point, but Superboy Prime, who has read Secret Wars and all of Amazing Spider-Man does."
• "Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber 'revisiting Jimmy Olsen – with a Carnage twist' in the story Jimmy Con Carnage, in which Jimmy Olsen leaves Metropolis for New York and the Daily Bugle, commanded to take photographs of Spider-Man, even if he's not entirely sure what Spider-Man looks like. He's going to make J. Jonah Jameson proud."
• "And the main feature, Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez with Truth, Justice And Great Responsibility, which 'sees Clark Kent and Peter Parker chasing the same dangerous mystery, one tied to the villainous machinations of Brainiac and Doctor Octopus. Naturally, their investigation quickly turns into a full-blown superhero crisis once Superman and Spider-Man step into the spotlight.' As Doctor Octopus, radiation expert, steals Kryptonite for his new joint venture with Brainiac, he intends to extend the reach of his arms intergalactically."

Far more can be revealed here, but where's the fun in that? Instead, let the first run selling out entirely serve as motivation to chase down the second printing when it arrives in May. That could serve as a classic meal ahead of the release of both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Supergirl in theaters this summer, because what's better than more Kryptonians and web-slingers? Nothing — nothing at all.