Superman / Batman Annual #1
In "Stop Me If You've Heard This One...", Superman and Batman—still operating as civilians—find their vacation plans disrupted when a mysterious spatial rift pulls the Crime Syndicate and an unknown protector into their path. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, Ryan Ottley, Sean Murphy, and Carlo Barberi, this 2006 Annual features a dynamic ensemble of artists and inkers, with cover art by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines. As the heroes confront interdimensional threats and a deadly assassin, the true nature of the intervention remains a mystery.
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In the days before Batman and Superman worked together regularly, they both made plans to board a cruise to the Bahamas in their civilian identities, neither knowing that assassin Slade Wilson was following to kill Bruce Wayne. But before Wilson can kill Wayne, the ship encounters a spatial rift, bringing with it the Crime Syndicate and a character intent on defending Bruce Wayne. Superman and Batman send the inter-dimensional travelers back to their universe and subdue Wilson, never knowing who was behind it all or why.
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