I always find crossover comics like this fascinating. As a kid, you would always mix universes in your head and try to figure out who could beat whom.
In regular, in-universe comics, the winner largely depends on who is writing the story. If Garth Ennis is writing, then Punisher beats Daredevil. If Mark Waid is writing, then Daredevil beats Punisher.
But with a story like this, I'm sure there are many discussions and negotiations involved. Neither Marvel nor DC want to have a popular character one-upped by the other. A great deal of credit needs to be given to writer Zeb Wells. His story is a wonderful balancing act between the dark, dramatic Batman and the silly insanity of Deadpool.
The story is that Deadpool has been summoned to the DCU to perform a hit on Batman. Of course the Caped Crusader understands that there is more going on that meets the eye so he engages with the Merc with a Mouth. The contrasting personalities spark off of each other in the same way as we saw Wade and Logan fight in the movie Deadpool and Wolverine. The story was incredibly fun and hearkened back to the big, bold adventures from the 1990's, when there was a strong escapist feeling in this world.
Credit also needs to be given to artist Greg Capullo, who makes this book feel like something out of the classic "Court of Owls" storyline while infusing it with the zany energy of one of Deadpool's adventures. The art is wonderfully dynamic and incredibly enjoyable to look at. Capullo is a star because his work is consistently of the highest quality and he knows how to capture action, drama, comedy, and just the right tonal balance between them.
There are also backup crossover stories in this book. But the only one that is really any good is the Captain America/Wonder Woman story by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson. Kelly Thompsons' and Gurihiru's story with Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto is fun, but could have been more.
Overall, I think one was well worth the cover price.
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