DC and Marvel's Superman/Spider-Man crossover is the biggest comics event in years, but the exclusive retailer variant program is a bulk-order squeeze that only 15 shops can win.

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📚 Sources Referenced in This Video:

DC.com Official Crossover Announcement — October 2025 ➡️ dc.com

Bleeding Cool — "SCOOP: 15 Superman/Spider-Man #1 Exclusive Retailer Variants" (Feb 11, 2026) ➡️ bleedingcool.com

AIPT — "First details revealed for Spider-Man/Superman" (Jan 14, 2026) ➡️ aiptcomics.com

Bleeding Cool — Batman/Deadpool Blockbuster Coverage (March 2026) ➡️ bleedingcool.com

ICv2 Q4 2025 Market Data ➡️ icv2.com

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