DC Just Proved Its New Crossover Won’t be Anything Like Marvel’s Civil War (& That's Good News)

DC's New Crossover Breaks Away from Marvel's Civil War

DC Comics has proven that its new crossover, DC K.O., will not follow the same path as Marvel's Civil War, and that's a positive development.

The new story takes place in the DC Multiverse, where heroes and villains from the prime Earth participate in a tournament to gain the power to defeat Darkseid, who has control over the universe.

The fact that the story revolves around heroes fighting each other, with some villains and characters from outside the DC Multiverse, has raised concerns among readers, given Marvel's history with hero vs. hero comics, starting with Civil War.

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However, DC's approach seems to be distinct, and the upcoming storyline has generated excitement, particularly after the success of 2024's DC All-In #1, which launched a new era for the DC Multiverse.

Key points about the new crossover include:

Author's summary: DC's new crossover breaks away from Marvel's Civil War formula.

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ComicBook.com ComicBook.com — 2025-10-14

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