Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Superman and Spider-Man finally collide after 25 years… but did DC actually deliver or play it safe for $7.99?
For the first time in a quarter century, DC Comics and Marvel Comics bring their biggest icons together in Superman/Spider-Man #1—and the Comics Aficionados are breaking it all down LIVE.
With Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez leading the main story, Superman and Spider-Man take on Brainiac and Doctor Octopus in a crossover fans have waited decades to see. The visuals deliver, especially with Jiménez drawing Spider-Man for the first time—but the bigger question remains: does the story justify the hype, or does it play things too safe?
The issue also features a stacked lineup of backup stories from Tom King, Jim Lee, Sean Gordon Murphy, Christopher Priest, Daniel Sampere, Rafa Sandoval and more. While most follow familiar beats, Murphy’s Superboy/Spider-Man 2099 story stands out as the most inventive of the bunch.
After the bold swing from Grant Morrison on Batman/Deadpool, was this safer approach the right move? And does this crossover justify its premium price tag?
Jump into the chat and join the Comics Aficionados as we break it all down with no BS.
Comics Aficionados Live Topics
• Superman/Spider-Man Crossover Breakdown• Indie Comic Boom Heating Up?• Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Discussion• Project Hail Mary Early Buzz
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🖋️ Aaron Sparrow – Creator of Kneel Before Doomface
🎮 Dylan – TheRealComicBookGamer🔗 youtube.com/user/TheRealMacGamer
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😠 Dok – Local Curmudgeon
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Superman and Spider-Man finally collide after 25 years… but did DC actually deliver or play it safe for $7.99?
For the first time in a quarter century, DC Comics and Marvel Comics bring their biggest icons together in Superman/Spider-Man #1—and the Comics Aficionados are breaking it all down LIVE.
With Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez leading the main story, Superman and Spider-Man take on Brainiac and Doctor Octopus in a crossover fans have waited decades to see. The visuals deliver, especially with Jiménez drawing Spider-Man for the first time—but the bigger question remains: does the story justify the hype, or does it play things too safe?
The issue also features a stacked lineup of backup stories from Tom King, Jim Lee, Sean Gordon Murphy, Christopher Priest, Daniel Sampere, Rafa Sandoval and more. While most follow familiar beats, Murphy’s Superboy/Spider-Man 2099 story stands out as the most inventive of the bunch.
After the bold swing from Grant Morrison on Batman/Deadpool, was this safer approach the right move? And does this crossover justify its premium price tag?
Jump into the chat and join the Comics Aficionados as we break it all down with no BS.
Comics Aficionados Live Topics
• Superman/Spider-Man Crossover Breakdown• Indie Comic Boom Heating Up?• Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Discussion• Project Hail Mary Early Buzz
🎙️ Panel Members
🎤 Josj McDonald - Popped By Culture🔗 youtube.com/@PoppedByCulture
🖋️ Aaron Sparrow – Creator of Kneel Before Doomface
🎮 Dylan – TheRealComicBookGamer🔗 youtube.com/user/TheRealMacGamer
👨🍳 Eric O’Sullivan – The Grandmaster of Gratitude🔗 youtube.com/c/EricOSullivan
😠 Dok – Local Curmudgeon
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Support Thinking Critical on Patreon for Exclusive Content🔗 patreon.com/thinkingcritical
Back Channel Memberships🔗 youtube.com/@Wes_From_TC/join
🛒 Official Thinking Critical Merch🔗 redbubble.com/people/T-Critical/shop?asc=u
Follow the Channel📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thinking_critical📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thinkingcrit/📘 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1368359010382132💬 Discord: discord.gg/uHM3Z68🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/thinking_critical_yt
Contact Wes🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/Wes_from_TC📧 Email: wesdigscomic@gmail.com
🔊 Automatic Dubbing DisclaimerThis video includes YouTube’s automatic dubbing feature for non-English speakers. Translations may contain minor errors and do not always reflect tone or expression. You can switch back to the original English track in the settings if needed.
