10 Insane Superman Crossovers You Won't Believe Exist
Remember the time Superman became a Herald of Galactus?
Throughout the Man of Steel's storied eighty plus year long history, the hero has come across beings from other planets, galaxies and even alternate universes or different planes of reality in the larger DC continuity.
All these wild interactions have led to unique and fantastic stories that have undeniably contributed to the hero's longevity in the comic book space.
However, some of Superman's more interesting and/or weird storylines have come from weird and wild crossovers that involved properties outside DC's own catalog of characters. These stories may have been motivated by financial gain, but they have also given many creators the license to push the boundaries of the characters' paths - and to make the plot just that little bit more intense.
Some crossovers are better done than others, but there is absolutely no denying that they scratch pretty much every fan's crossover itch, and provide answers to questions such as ''What if Superman and the Silver Surfer crossed paths?''.
This list looks at some of the occasions where the Last Son of Krypton met someone/people outside the DC universe to weird and wonderful results.
10. Thundercats/Superman
The list kicks off with a one-shot crossover comic storyline that saw the Man of Steel come face to face with the cat-like warriors from the beloved sword-and-planet franchise.
This tale saw the Thundercats tracking the villainous Mumm-Ra and Lantana Lin into the DC universe in an attempt to stop him from uniting various powerful orbs that would yield devastating results for the Thundercats' homeworld of Thundera.
The ensuing events lead the Thundercats towards Superman's direction and the heroes inevitably clash - as is the norm with these crossovers. Despite being injured by Lion-O's magical sword, Superman is able to dispatch the intruders and then reach an understanding in order to foil Mumm-Ra's plans.
The story is nothing to write home about and features out-of-character moments for Superman and his supporting cast (specifically Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen), but at least the Thundercats fare pretty well in comparison, given the inherently cheesy nature of their lore.
However, the story leans into the cheese, and is also unburdened by the continuities of the respective universes, making the crossover a fun and easily digestible read for fans of both properties who wish to indulge in a story that does not take itself too seriously.