JLA/Avengers: Earth's Greatest Heroes Unite

The greatest super-teams of two universes will meet at last in Avengers/JLA and JLA/Avengers, co-published by DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

The fan-favorite Avengers creative team of Kurt Busiek and George Perez will write and illustrate the epic, four-issue monthly miniseries, co-edited by DC's Dan Raspler and Marvel's Tom Brevoort. Each square-bound issue will run 48 pages. A publication date has not yet been set.

"Needless to say, after nearly two decades, I'm ecstatic and grateful beyond words that I'm finally getting to realize a lifelong fanboy dream," Perez says. "I know that expectations are going to be very high, and I will work like a demon to meet them. With the help of such incredible talents as Kurt Busiek, (colorist) Tom Smith, Tom Brevoort and Dan Raspler, I think that Earth's Greatest and Mightiest Heroes are in capable, loving hands."

Busiek cites two challenges: "The first is to put these two incredible teams to the test by pitting them against impossible odds, and the second is to give George loads of characters doing as many things as possible. And I'm not sure which will be more fun! "

Although plot details are not yet finalized, fans can look forward to the two teams facing a galactic threat...and maybe even each other!

"From my first week as EIC, Avengers/JLA was one of the things that I wanted on the fast track," says Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics editor-in-chief. "Thanks to Tom Brevoort -- his relentless effort and sleepless nights -- and our pals at DC, this project is on the move and fans will get their wish. The most asked-about story in the history of our glorious medium is finally under way!"

Adds Mike Carlin, DC Comics executive editor, DCU: "After all these years, we're able to give the fans what they've been asking for. I think we're gonna see a lot of smiling faces in comics shops (and on George!) when this thing gets under way."