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Superman / Batman: Public Enemies #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the opening story arc of the Superman/Batman series, written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness. In 'Public Enemies,' the World's Finest heroes are declared outlaws by a corrupt Lex Luthor, who has become President of the United States, forcing them to evade both government forces and a host of super-villains. The collection includes issues #1-6 of the 2003-2004 series.
In "When Clark Met Bruce," Superman and Batman are thrust together when Metallo wreaks havoc at S.T.A.R. Labs and then strikes deep into Gotham, leading to a brutal confrontation in a cemetery. As Superman lies wounded from a Kryptonite bullet, Batman makes a desperate move that traps them both in a grave—just as a deadly asteroid from Krypton begins its descent toward Earth. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, with inks by Dexter Vines, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Richard Starkings, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines.
In the opening chapter of *Superman / Batman: Public Enemies*, Superman and Batman are thrown together when Metallo wreaks havoc at S.T.A.R. Labs, forcing a tense alliance between Earth’s mightiest heroes. As Superman pursues the villain to Gotham, their clash with Metallo takes a deadly turn when the Kryptonite in his body turns the tide—leaving both heroes buried beneath the city’s streets. Meanwhile, President Lex Luthor announces a looming threat from space: an asteroid of Kryptonian origin hurtling toward Earth.
In the wake of a brutal fight, Superman and Batman struggle to reach the Bat Cave, their alliance tested by injury and uncertainty. There, they’re met with a surprise visitor who changes everything. Meanwhile, President Lex Luthor delivers a chilling statement that sends shockwaves through the world.
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↩ Reprints Superman / Batman #1 (2003), Superman / Batman #1 (2003), Superman / Batman #1 (2003), Superman / Batman #1 (2003), Superman / Batman #2 (2003), Superman / Batman Secret Files 2003 #[nn] (2003), Superman / Batman #3 (2003), Superman / Batman #4 (2004), Superman / Batman #5 (2004), Superman / Batman #6 (2004), Wizard: The Comics Magazine #147
Reprinted in Superman / Batman: Public Enemies #[nn] (2005), Absolute Superman / Batman #1 (2013), Superman / Batman #1 (2014), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #5 (2015), Superman / Batman Omnibus #1 (2020), Superman / Batman: DC Compact Comics Edition #[nn] (2025)
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