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Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 Erik Larsen Variant – Marvel Comics & DC Comics
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Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 – Erik Larsen Variant
An Image Comics founding father brings his legendary style to the crossover of the century. Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1 arrives with a variant cover that carries its own piece of comics history — featuring the iconic artwork of Erik Larsen, creator of Savage Dragon and one of the seven founding artists of Image Comics, whose bold, dynamic, and unmistakably energetic style defined an era of superhero art and continues to influence the medium decades later. Larsen’s deep personal history with both Spider-Man — having produced some of the most celebrated Amazing Spider-Man issues of the early 1990s — and the broader superhero genre makes him a uniquely resonant choice for a variant on the biggest crossover event in recent memory. This is a cover by an artist who has earned the right to draw these characters.
Whether you’re a Marvel/DC crossover completist, an Erik Larsen devotee who collects everything he touches, or a fan who appreciates the layers of comics history embedded in this variant, the Erik Larsen edition of Spider-Man/Superman #1 is the one that will mean the most to serious collectors.
- Title: Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman
- Issue: #1 – Debut Issue
- Cover: Erik Larsen Variant
- Cover Artist: Erik Larsen
- Publisher: Marvel Comics & DC Comics
- Featured Characters: Spider-Man / Peter Parker / Superman / Clark Kent
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book / Crossover Event
- Genre: Superhero / Action / Adventure / Crossover
- Published Date: April 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: April 2026
- Condition: New, Unread
🕷️ Fun Fact: Erik Larsen’s run on The Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1990s — particularly his work alongside writer David Michelinie — produced some of the most kinetic and visually explosive Spider-Man stories of the decade, and his creator-owned Savage Dragon has been published continuously since 1992, making it one of the longest-running creator-owned superhero comics in history — written and drawn by Larsen himself for over 30 years.
CVR (Cover)CVR A: The Standard Edition. This is the primary artwork found in most retail shops.
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VAR (Variant)Definition: Short for Variant.Purpose: A general label confirming the book is an alternative cover option rather than the standard retail edition. These are often used to showcase guest artists or celebrate special milestones.
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FOIL (Foil Variant)Effect: A special edition where parts (or all) of the cover are printed with metallic, reflective foil.
Visuals: Provides a shimmering, high-end look that catches the light. These are typically priced higher and sought after for their "shelf appeal."
Artist Name (Variant Credit)Context: Usually follows the "CVR" designation (e.g., CVR B - Jimenez).
Collectability: Many collectors buy books specifically for the cover artist. A "Store Variant" or "Ratio Variant" is often defined by the prestige of the artist involved.
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