DC Comics and AEW Launch AEW Origins Collection, Marking Historic Wrestling-Comics Crossover

One big thing

AEW and DC Comics have officially launched their groundbreaking collaboration, “AEW Origins,” featuring a 24-page comic book and exclusive merchandise collection available now on Shop AEW.

Why it matters

This partnership represents the first major collaboration between professional wrestling and one of the biggest comic book publishers, potentially opening doors for more mainstream crossover opportunities for AEW.

By the numbers

• 24-page premium comic book
• Multiple merchandise options including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and posters
• Partnership with DC Comics, a company with 85+ years of publishing history

Key details

• The comic book explores the origins and backstories of AEW’s top stars
• Available merchandise includes:
– Limited edition comic book
– Themed t-shirts
– Premium sweatshirts
– Collectible posters
• All items are exclusively available through Shop AEW

Behind the scenes

This collaboration leverages DC Comics’ storytelling expertise to bring wrestling narratives to life in a new medium, appealing to both wrestling fans and comic book enthusiasts.

Industry impact

• Demonstrates AEW’s continued growth in mainstream entertainment
• Shows potential for wrestling companies to expand into new merchandise categories
• Creates unique collectibles for both wrestling and comic book fans

What’s next

The success of this initial collaboration could lead to:
• Future comic series featuring AEW storylines
• Extended merchandise collections
• Possible animated content opportunities

What do you think about this unique partnership between AEW and DC Comics? Would you like to see more wrestling companies explore comic book collaborations? Share your thoughts in the comments below!