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Superman / Batman: Alternate Histories #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together a series of Elseworlds-style one-shots from 1996, each reimagining the iconic partnership of Superman and Batman in alternate timelines. The stories explore divergent paths for the World's Finest duo, from a medieval setting to a world where they never met, showcasing creative takes on their dynamic outside mainstream continuity.
In the Elseworlds tale "Leatherwing," John Henry's childhood friend—once a fellow laborer—rises to power as a ruthless plantation owner, forcing John to forge the legendary Steel armor not just to survive, but to lead a rebellion for freedom. Written by Jon Bogdanove and illustrated by Humberto Ramos, with inks by Ron Boyd and a team of additional inkers, this 1996 DC story reimagines a folk hero’s journey through a haunting, alternate history. The cover by Dave DeVries captures the story’s stark, defiant tone.
In this gripping alternate history from Superman / Batman: Alternate Histories, a young Kal-El from Krypton arrives in 18th-century Earth not as a savior, but as a tyrant who reshapes the world in his image. Two centuries later, a descendant of the man he once ruled—also named Kal-El, but without powers—must confront the legacy of his ancestor and challenge the empire built on fear.
In this gripping Elseworlds tale, John Henry—once bound by the chains of a brutal past—rises as Steel to confront the man who betrayed their friendship: Mr. Haig, now a ruthless plantation owner. With the weight of history pressing down, John Henry must forge a new path, using the power of the Steel armor to lead his people toward freedom in a world where the past refuses to stay buried.
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