History ComicBook / SupermanVsTheAmazingSpiderMan

ComicBook/{{Superman}} and ComicBook/SpiderMan must stop a world domination / destruction plot hatched in tandem by their respective arch-enemies, Comicbook/LexLuthor and Comicbook/DoctorOctopus.

* TheCameo: When Clark joins his friends before flying New York, we see Perry White, Comicbook/LoisLane, Comicbook/JimmyOlsen, Morgan Edge, Steve Lombardo and a blond woman that looks like [[Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} Kara]].

* HeroesWantRedheads: As soon as Peter manages to escape from Jameson's wrath he and MJ go out for a walk.

Franchise/{{Superman}} and Franchise/SpiderMan must stop a world domination / destruction plot hatched in tandem by their respective arch-enemies, Comicbook/LexLuthor and Comicbook/DoctorOctopus.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply "ComicBook/SupermanAndSpiderMan", written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by Creator/JohnBuscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix, due to both characters having [[Series/TheIncredibleHulk1977 popular]] [[WonderWoman1975 TV series]]. A third crossover comic called "ComicBook/BatmanVsTheIncredibleHulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981, and a final (until the 90's, anyway) company crossover, "Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans", was published in 1982.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply "ComicBook/SupermanAndSpiderMan", written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by Creator/JohnBuscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "ComicBook/BatmanVsTheIncredibleHulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981, and a final (until the 90's, anyway) company crossover, "Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans", was published in 1982.

''Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man: The Battle of the Century'' is a comic book jointly published by Marvel Comics and DC Comics in 1976, written by Creator/GerryConway with art by Ross Andru. It is the second crossover between DC Comics and Marvel Comics following their collaboration on an rather obscure comic book adaptation of ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz'' entitled ''MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz'', and the first modern superhero cross-company crossover.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply "ComicBook/SupermanAndSpiderMan", written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by Creator/JohnBuscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "ComicBook/BatmanVsTheIncredibleHulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply "Superman and Spider-Man", written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by John Buscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "ComicBook/BatmanVsTheIncredibleHulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981.

* MultiArmedAndDangerous: First thing it's seen from Dock Ock is his metallic, prehensile limbs.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply "Superman and Spider-Man", written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by John Buscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "Batman vs The Incredible Hulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981.

The issue is non-canonical, as it assumes that the heroes and their respective cities of residence, Metropolis and New York City, exist in the same universe,[[note]][[DependingOnTheWriter Sometimes]] New York City does exist in the regular DC universe, completely separate from both Metropolis and [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Gotham City]] even though [[ExpyCoexistence both were created as stand-ins for NYC]].[[/note]] with no explanation given as to why they had never before met or been mentioned in each other's individual stories.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply “Superman and Spider-Man”, written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by John Buscema, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "Batman vs The Incredible Hulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981.

* EpicFail: Peter didn't set up his camera correctly for his fight with some crooks and his first meeting with Doc Ock. Jonah is [[{{Understatement}} less than happy about it]].

'''JJJ:''' Reminds me of a photographer I know -- Peter Parker -- {{BrilliantButLazy good, but -- er -- unreliable!]]

** And he annoys Clark, who is already miffed over Lois's abduction and thinks Spidey had something to do with it, to the point that Superman momentarily forgets to pull his punches and nearly kills Spidey.

** And he annoys Clark to the point that Superman momentarily forgets to pull his punches and nearly kills Spidey.

* DynamicEntry: Several crooks are robbing the New York Metropolitan Museum. All of sudden Spider-Man lands among them, kicks a mook, and knocks other three crooks down.

* LetsYouAndHimFight: Lex and Otto trick Superman and Spider-Man into fighting each other. It's accidental, but their actions led to both heroes fighting, and they actively tried to alter the outcome of the fight.

'''JJJ:''' Reminds me of a photographer I know -- Peter Parker -- good, but -- er -- unreliable!

* KryptoniteFactor: Lex uses beam weapons powered with red sunlight to destroy Superman.

* FrickinLaserBeams: Lex's underwater base was armed with high-intensity lasers designed by Lex to be powerful enough to cut through Superman’s skin.

In 1981, DC and Marvel published another crossover featuring both characters teaming up, called simply “Superman and Spider-Man”, written by Creator/JimShooter and illustrated by John Buscema, but it is unrelated to the present story, but tossed ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk and ComicBook/WonderWoman into the mix. A third crossover comic called "Batman vs The Incredible Hulk", featuring ComicBook/{{Batman}} and the Hulk was published in September, 1981.