Rarely did DC heroes cross paths in comic book stories, with early interactions spaced far apart. Now, a new DC Comics crossover announcement or teaser emerges almost monthly. But what's the best DC crossover of all time? Many crossovers, like Crisis on Infinite Earths and DC vs Marvel, feature worlds ending and universes colliding. Others, such as Death of Superman, Knightfall, and Identity Crisis, focus on massive events in a hero's life that impact the entire DCU. Some crossovers are so epic they create a new DC universe, like 52. We've compiled a list of the best DC crossover events - vote up your favorite storylines.
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The Anti-Monitor tries to destroy the DC Universe. It succeeds only in merging it into one universe; many characters die, including Supergirl.The Anti-Monitor tries to destroy the DC Universe. It succeeds only in merging it into one universe; many characters die, including Supergirl.Kara Zor-El and the Flash merge into a single universe. Numerous characters die, including Supergirl.Kara Zor-El and the Flash.Barry Allen. This series spins out of the event.Man of Steel.Crisis on Infinite Earths appears in the Best DC Crossover Events list.Green Lantern Corps.Crisis on Infinite Earths is listed among the Best DC Crossover Events.
This is arguably the most iconic and impactful crossover of all time.
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An all-out war erupts between living heroes and villains and the Black Lantern Corps, which recruits dead superheroes.This war affects the DC Universe stemming from the war of light.
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Kal-L, the Superman of Earth-Two.Kal-L and several other characters return to try and change the universe for the better. History changes at the series' end.
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When The Flash tries to change time to save his mother, he alters history. Correcting the events joins universes (one being the Wildstorm Universe/imprint) to fix the damage, leading to The New 52.The New 52.Flash: Flashpoint is listed among the Best DC Crossover Events.
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Superman fights a killing machine named Doomsday in Metropolis streets. Both combatants apparently die from their wounds.
The crossover showed the world's reaction to Superman's death in "Funeral for a Friend," the appearance of four people thought to be the "new" Superman, and the original Superman's return in "Reign of the Supermen!"121 - 6

The outcome of the "Trinity War" shows what happens when DC Universe heroes fall and villains take over without anyone left to stop them.
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Bruce Wayne/Batman.Bane, a genius enhanced by 'super steroids,' burns out and systematically assaults and cripples him.Jean-Paul Valley replaces Wayne as Batman; he becomes increasingly violent and unstable, harming Batman's reputation. Wayne recovers through paranormal means and takes back the Batman role.Jean-Paul Valley replaces Wayne as Batman; he becomes increasingly violent and unstable, tarnishing Batman's reputation. Wayne recovers through paranormal means and takes back the Batman role.
Parts of this crossover event formed the basis for The Dark Knight Rises.Knightfall is The Dark Knight Rises.
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The "missing year" between Infinite Crisis and One Year Later.Infinite Crisis.andOne Year Later.The world lacks Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.This series establishes a new Multiverse.
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This event started after Countdown. Starting May 2008, Darkseid apparently kills Batman. In reality, he is trapped in the past, witnessing Anthro's death.The Martian Manhunter.Libra and the new Secret Society of Supervillains murder the Martian Manhunter.Barry Allen.Barry Allen died in Crisis on Infinite Earths, but he returns to life in this event.Barry Allen returns to life in this event.
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Batman calls upon the Bat family, including Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Catwoman, because the shadowy group "The Court of Owls" is trying to keep its century-long control over Gotham City."The Court of Owls" are vying to keep their century-long control over Gotham City."The Court of Owls" are vying to keep their century-long control over Gotham City.
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Sue Dibny, the wife of the Elongated Man superhero, is murdered in their apartment. The DC superhero community gathers to find the killer.
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Two brothers who represent the DC and Marvel.Universes learn about each other and challenge each other to duels with their superheroes. The universe that loses vanishes.
The story has an out-of-universe part. Eleven main battles happen, but no side wins. The brothers fix things by making a new universe, the Amalgam Universe, filled with merged heroes. An inter-dimensional character named Access later restores the universes.
Also ranks #25 on Best Captain America Versions
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All DC Universe events after the final moments of theBlackest Night..
Also ranks #12 on Best Green Arrow Versions
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This is the one-shotCountdown to Infinite Crisis.and four miniseries that stem from this comic:Day of Vengeance.where Shadowpact forms to guard magic from the Spectre),Rann-Thanagar War. Villains United.where the Secret Six forms to fight the Secret Society of Super-villains) andThe OMAC Project.(where Batman's distrust of his teammates creates an army of cyborgs).
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Darkseid.and his servant Glorious Godfrey.try to destroy humanity's belief in superheroes. It features Captain Marvel's first Post-Crisis appearanceIn normal continuity, they form a new Justice League.roster. Series that spin out of the event include Suicide Squad and Justice League International.
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A vengeful Ocean Master returns, and the war for Atlantis starts a battle between Aquaman and the Justice League.
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The Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark take things higher! DC's Trinity—Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman—do too!
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The Dominators.formed an Alliance to invade Earth and remove the threat from their unpredictable "metahumans."
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From the outcome of the Rise of the Third Army, the mysterious First Lantern attacks theGreen Lantern Corps..
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