Amalgam is back, as Spider-Boy returns to stores in the wake of Deadpool/Batman

One of the marquee Amalgam titles, Spider-Boy is set to return to comics shops just after the launch of Marvel and DC’s latest team-up.

Clone-ing it up

Combining Marvel Comics and DC’s universes resulted in some wild tales back in 1996. While the main crossover series set up inter-dimensional battles aplenty, the temporary result was a combined universe that featured all-new characters. One of those was Spider-Boy, an amalgamation of Spider-Man and the 90s version of Superboy.

The hero was a clone (as was the style at the time) and defender of Project Cadmus, who battled against foes like D.N.Alien, Bizarnage, and King Lizard. Naturally, things eventually were cosmically-righted, and the Marvel and DC universes split once again. But while we haven’t seen Amalgam’s heroes and villains since, they’re still pretty popular with fans. A hardcover omnibus recently saw publication after all, that’s got to count for something.

And while it’s hardly the same thing, we’re also talking about inter-company crossovers again. Don’t forget that this September sees the arrival of Deadpool/Batman from Marvel Comics, followed by Batman/Deadpool from DC. So with that in mind, would it make sense that the likes of Spider-Boy see publication once again as well?

It definitely does to Marvel, as the company will be doing just that, and will bring a facsimile to stands in October. We presume the reprint will be from DC Comics as well, though it was Marvel that made the big reveal today, so take that for what it’s worth.

Look out, there goes the Spider-Boy

On sale in October, SPIDER-BOY #1 FACSIMILE EDITION reprints SPIDER-BOY #1 by writer Karl Kesel and artist Mike Wieringo. The iconic one-shot was originally published in 1996 by Amalgam Comics, a joint imprint by Marvel Comics and DC that introduced dozens of new heroes, each created by merging popular characters from both comic book universes. The project was an industry sensation, and SPIDER-BOY, a mix of Spider-Man and Super-Boy, was one of the standout stars! Now, fans can pick up the character’s rare first appearance and revisit the unique world of Amalgam Comics just in time for Marvel and DC’s newest groundbreaking collaboration—DEADPOOL/BATMAN and BATMAN/DEADPOOL!

As iconic heroes of two worlds collide in the Amalgam Universe, get ready to meet Pete Ross – your friendly neighborhood clone known as Spider-Boy! Join the amazing Arach-Kid mid-fight as he protects Project Cadmus from the deranged D.N.Alien, Bizarnage! But even if he can solve that problem, big trouble lies ahead courtesy of a somehow giant-sized King Lizard! Can Spider-Boy bring his reptilian rogue down to size in time to meet the blind date lined up for him by his ally, Otto Octavius? Face it, tiger – you’re dying to find out! 

Preorder SPIDER-BOY #1 FACSIMILE EDITION at your local comic shop today!

Marvel Comics press release

Fans can look for Marvel/DC: Spider-Boy #1 Facsimile Edition to hit stores on October 1st.