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The Biggest Comic Book Crossovers of the Last 40 Years
Discover the most iconic comic book crossovers that have defined the Marvel and DC universes over the past four decades. From universe-altering events to major superhero clashes, these crossovers have left a lasting impact on comic book history.
1980s Comic Book Crossovers:
The 1980s marked the rise of large-scale comic book crossovers. Marvel's Secret Wars (1984–1985) set the stage for epic battles between superheroes and villains. DC Comics responded with Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985–1986), a multiverse-resetting event that reshaped the entire DC Universe. Major X-Men crossovers like Mutant Massacre (1986) and Inferno (1988–1989) brought significant changes to the Marvel Universe.
1990s Comic Book Crossovers:
The 1990s saw legendary crossovers such as Marvel’s The Infinity Gauntlet (1991), where Thanos wielded the Infinity Stones, and DC’s iconic The Death of Superman (1992–1993), where Superman battled Doomsday. Marvel's Age of Apocalypse (1995–1996) introduced an alternate reality, while Onslaught (1996) had major consequences for the Marvel Universe.
2000s Comic Book Crossovers:
In the 2000s, crossovers became more ambitious. Marvel’s Civil War (2006–2007) divided the superhero community over government control. DC’s Infinite Crisis (2005–2006) reintroduced the multiverse. Cosmic events like Annihilation(2006) and World War Hulk (2007) showcased Marvel's space and Hulk-driven storylines.
2010s Comic Book Crossovers:
The 2010s saw groundbreaking events like DC's Flashpoint (2011), which reset the timeline and led to the New 52, while Marvel’s Secret Wars (2015) merged multiple universes. Avengers vs. X-Men (2012) was a monumental clash, and Dark Nights: Metal (2017) introduced the dark multiverse to DC Comics.
2020s Comic Book Crossovers:
Recent crossovers include Marvel’s Empyre (2020), highlighting a cosmic alliance between the Kree and Skrull empires, and DC’s Dark Nights: Death Metal (2020), which continued the dark multiverse storyline. Marvel’s King in Black(2020–2021) brought the symbiote god Knull to Earth, while DC’s Infinite Frontier (2021) reshaped the multiverse post-Dark Nights.
These historic comic book crossovers have defined and redefined the Marvel and DC universes, making them must-reads for fans of superhero comics.