Superman / Batman #1
In "The World's Finest [Part One of Six]," Superman and Batman are thrust into an uneasy alliance when Metallo wreaks havoc at S.T.A.R. Labs and then strikes deep into Gotham, targeting a graveyard. With Superman wounded by a Kryptonite bullet and buried alive alongside Batman, the stakes rise as a mysterious asteroid from Krypton—linked to President Luthor—threatens Earth. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life by Ed McGuinness’s dynamic art and Dexter Vines’ sharp inks, this landmark issue sets the stage for an epic clash of titans, with Dave Stewart’s colors and Richard Starkings’ lettering adding depth to the action. The cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines captures the intensity of the moment, a 2.95 USD comic from 2003 that launched a defining crossover.
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Superman attacks Metallo who is trashing S.T.A.R. Labs but is put down thanks to the Kryptonite in the villain's body. Superman follows Metallo to Gotham where both he and Batman confront the bad guy as he is looting a graveyard. Metallo shoots Supes with a Kryptonite bullet and, as Batman is trying to extract it from his chest, buries them both in an open grave. Meanwhile, President Luthor lets his troops know that an asteroid from the planet Krypton is hurling towards Earth.
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