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NEW YORK: On the heels of the earth-shattering New Avengers/Transformers crossover, Marvel Comics has announced plans to team up the X-Men and the Care Bears.

The new series will be firmly rooted in the rich continuities of both universes. In addition, it was hinted by series artist Rob Liefeld that one of the Care Bears would be killed.

"Dude, let's just say Sunshine Bear had it coming," he said during a panel discussion at the Hoboken Comic Convention and RV Show. He then added, "Snikt!"

Both properties are very popular, and this crossover could possibly be the biggest selling comic series of all time.

Though details are scarce, fans have discussed all sorts of possibilities, from the Quinjet crashing into the cloud city of Care-A-Lot, to a plan by Magneto to use Good Luck Bear's powers to turn humans into mutants.

"I don't want to say too much," said Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, "but I will confirm four things. One, it's not really Magneto. Two, the Care Bears may derive their powers from the X-Gene. Third, Beast will discover his current mutation has something to do with Braveheart Lion--how, I can't reveal yet. And, finally, if you've ever wondered what the effects of the Care Bear Stare would be on Strong Guy, who absorbs energy, well, wonder no more!"

Regarding the final point, Quesada then showed sketches of Strong Guy's appearance at the end of the crossover, where he will be henceforth known as Friendly Guy.

X-Men vs the Care Bears ships September 31. There will be 17 different covers, which will be shipped in equal numbers, as well as an 18th version that will only be shipped to Egypt.