When loaded up with all six Infinity Gems, the Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most powerful weapons in the known universe. JLA/Avengers is packed with references to decades’ worth of DC and Marvel continuity – like the fabled Infinity Gauntlet once wielded by Marvel’s deranged cosmic warlord, Thanos. So, in honour of the JLA/Avengers reprint – not to mention the legendary artist who inspired it – here’s a round-up of the five biggest moments from this DC/Marvel superhero team crossover! 5. The Hero Initiative will donate proceeds from sales of the reprinted softcover to Pérez and his family. In response to the news that Pérez has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, charitable organisation The Hero Initiative has announced it is teaming up with DC and Marvel to produce a limited 7,000 copy print run of the JLA/Avengers softcover.

Written and illustrated by the fan-favourite creative team of Kurt Busiek and George Pérez, JLA/Avengers was also the last time DC and Marvel partnered on a project, and the collected four-part miniseries has been out of print for years – until now. After almost 25 years of on-off discussions between DC and Marvel (and at least one false start), the “Big Two” of superhero comics finally made a crossover between their two flagship superhero teams a reality. Back in 2003, a miracle happened: JLA/Avengers #1 hit stands.

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