Batman / Superman #16
In "The World of Tomorrow!; The World of the Knight!", Superman faces off against the Unknown Wizard—revealed to be Lex Luthor—during the unveiling of a groundbreaking power source developed by Dr. Martha Wayne in Metropolis. Meanwhile, in Gotham, Batman and Robin confront the Spider Lady as she aids the Joker and Penguin in their escape from Arkham, warning the Dark Knight about the warden’s suspicious dealings and a hidden Kryptonian rocket ship containing a long-dead infant’s skeleton. Written by Gene Luen Yang and brought to life by Ivan Reis with inks by Danny Miki, colors by Sabine Rich, and letters by Saida Temofonte, this 2021 issue delivers a gripping dual narrative with high-stakes twists and deepening mysteries. The cover, by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, captures the clash of heroes and shadows in bold, dynamic style.
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In Metropolis, Superman battles the Unknown Wizard, who is really Lex Luthor, who attacks the unveiling of a new power source that was developed by Dr. Martha Wayne. Meanwhile in Gotham City, Batman and Robin battle the Spider Lady who helps the Joker and Penguin to escape from Arkham, and who warns Batman about the shady activities of Arkham's warden, who has in his possession a rocket ship from Krypton with a dead infant skeleton inside.
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