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DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1 — Cover F: Steve Lieber Card Stock Variant | Signed Mark Waid Publisher: DC Comics | Release: March 25, 2026 Main Story: Mark Waid & Jorge Jiménez | One-Shot | Card Stock Variant Variant Cover: Steve Lieber | Signed by Writer Mark Waid | Near Mint This is the Steve Lieber Card Stock Variant (Cover F) of Superman/Spider-Man #1 — hand-signed by main story writer Mark Waid. Steve Lieber is one of the most beloved and distinctive storytellers in comics — a cartoonist of exceptional wit, warmth, and technical precision whose work consistently stands apart from the superhero mainstream in the very best way. His variant cover for this landmark issue brings a uniquely humanist and charming perspective to Superman and Spider-Man that no other artist in this lineup could replicate — and his contribution carries a special resonance given that Lieber also illustrates an interior story in this very issue alongside writer Matt Fraction, reuniting the legendary Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen creative team. Superman/Spider-Man #1 celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the very first DC/Marvel crossover, Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976) — packed with eight complete original stories by an all-star roster of comics' greatest creative talents. THE STORIES: Main Story — "Truth, Justice, and Great Responsibility" | Mark Waid & Jorge Jiménez When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world — especially once Brainiac and Doctor Octopus reveal their true plan. "The MJ & Lois Story" | Tom King & Jim Lee An untold tale of Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson by two of the medium's greatest talents. "Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen...and Carnage" | Matt Fraction & Steve Lieber The legendary Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen creative team reunites — and this time they've brought Carnage along for the ride. Steve Lieber illustrates this backup story, making his variant cover a perfect companion to his interior work. "Future Tense" | Sean Murphy A future-set story starring Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099. "Power Girl Meets the Punisher" | Gail Simone & Belén Ortega What happens when the most powerful woman in the DC Universe meets Marvel's most dangerous vigilante? "The Black Suit" | Christopher Priest & Daniel Sampere Superboy Prime — who reads every comic ever published — pays a visit to Spider-Man right after he acquires the black symbiote suit. "Stop the Presses" | Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott A thrilling race between the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle — two legendary newsrooms, one explosive story. "Two Fathers" | Jeff Lemire & Rafa Sandoval Pa Kent and Uncle Ben meet and bond in the face of adversity — a deeply moving look at the two greatest father figures in comics history. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, MAJOR 50th Anniversary of DC/Marvel crossovers — the official anniversary celebration of the landmark 1976 publication of Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, the very first DC/Marvel crossover in history Steve Lieber Card Stock Variant — Lieber is one of the most acclaimed and beloved cartoonists working in mainstream comics today, celebrated for his landmark run on Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen with Matt Fraction — widely regarded as one of the funniest, most inventive, and most purely joyful superhero comics ever published — as well as his acclaimed work on Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Whiteout, and Underground; his variant covers are prized for their wit, warmth, and distinctiveness Lieber also contributes interior art to this very issue alongside Matt Fraction — making his Cover F variant doubly significant as a celebration of his dual role as both cover artist and interior contributor Signed by Mark Waid — one of the most celebrated writers in comics history, responsible for Kingdom Come, Daredevil, The Flash, Captain America, and Superman: Birthright 8 complete original stories by an unprecedented all-star lineup — one of the most content-rich crossover specials ever published Superman and Spider-Man are the two most iconic superheroes in comics history — any historic meeting of these characters carries immediate and enduring collectible significance Follows the enormous commercial success of 2025's Batman/Deadpool and Deadpool/Batman crossovers — both went to multiple printings and commanded strong secondary market premiums Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer. Ready for the next one!Sonnet 4.6Adaptive