About this Collection
This compact edition collects the early issues of the Superman/Batman series, featuring the iconic team-up between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness, the volume includes the fan-favorite storylines 'Public Enemies' and 'Supergirl,' where the World's Finest duo face threats from Lex Luthor to a new Kryptonian arrival.
In "When Clark Met Bruce," Superman and Batman are thrust together in a high-stakes clash that begins with Metallo wreaking havoc at S.T.A.R. Labs and escalates into a desperate battle across Gotham’s streets and a hidden graveyard. As Kryptonite weakens Superman and Batman fights to save him, the two heroes face a shared threat: an asteroid from Krypton hurtling toward Earth, set in motion by President Luthor. Written by Jeph Loeb and brought to life with dynamic art by Ed McGuinness, inks by Dexter Vines, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Richard Starkings, this DC Compact Comics Edition features a cover by Michael Turner.
Contains 13 stories
When Clark Met Bruce
2 pp · Superhero
Pete RossClark KentBruce WayneAlfred Pennyworth
Part One: The World's Finest
24 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Doctor Christine Gherhard (of S.T.A.R. Labs)Jonathan Kent (origin flashback)Martha Kent (origin flashback)Thomas Wayne (origin flashback)Martha Wayne (origin flashback)Metallo [John Corben] (villain)President Lex Luthor (villain)Major Force [Clifford Zmeck] (cameo)Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott] (cameo)Starfire [Koriand'rKory Anders] (cameo in shadows)Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce] (cameo in shadows)Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro] (cameo in shadows)Green Lantern [John Stewart] (cameo in shadows)Power Girl [Karen Starr] (cameo in shadows)
Part Two: Early Warning
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Superman of the futureClark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott]Alfred PennyworthCat GrantPresident Lex Luthor (villain)
Part Three: Running Wild
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott]Starfire [Koriand'rKory Anders]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Power Girl [Karen Starr]Lois LaneVice President Pete RossSecretary Amanda WallerPresident Lex Luthor (villain)Major Force [Clifford Zmeck] (villain)Silver Banshee (villain)Mr. Freeze [Victor Fries] (villain)Icicle II [Cameron Mahkent] (villain)Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (villain)Killer Frost II [Louise Lincoln] (villain)Mongul II (villain)Solomon Grundy (villain)Lady Shiva [Sandra Woosan] (villain)Nightshade (villain)Gorilla Grodd (villain)Brimstone (villain)Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon] (villain)Mirror Master III [Evan McCulloch] (villain)Cheetah (villain)King Shark [Nanaue] (villain)Doctor Spectro [Tom Emery] (villain)Girder [Tony Woodward] (villain)Black Manta (villain)Black Spider (villain)Giganta [Doris Zeul] (villain)
Part Four: Battle On
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott]Starfire [Koriand'rKory Anders]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]JSA [Justice SocietyMister Terrific [Michael Holt]Flash [Jay Garrick]Power Girl [Karen Starr]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]]Vice President Pete RossSecretary Amanda WallerPresident Lex Luthor (villain)Major Force [Clifford Zmeck] (villain)
Part Five: State of Siege
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Superman of the futureClark KentKal-Eldisguised as Captain Marvel]Batman [Bruce Waynedisguised as Hawkman]Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Batgirl [Cassandra Cain]Supergirl [Cir-El]Robin [Tim Drake]Superboy [Conner Kent]Steel [Natasha Irons]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]KryptoVillain: President Lex Luthor
Part Six: Final Countdown
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Captain Atom [Nathaniel AdamCameron Scott]Toyman [Hiro Okamura]Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy OlsenVillain: President Lex Luthor
Alone
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Kara Zor-El [Supergirl]
Visitor
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Kara Zor-El [Supergirl]Wonder Woman [Diana]ArtemisHarbinger [Lyta]KryptoDarkseidGranny GoodnessGillotinaBernadethLashinaMad HarrietStompaPrecious (first appearancedies)
Warrior
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Kara Zor-El [Supergirl]Wonder Woman [Diana]ArtemisHarbinger [Lyta] (dies)Doomsday clonesDarkseid
Prisoner
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Kara Zor-El [Supergirl]Wonder Woman [Diana]Big BardaDarkseidGranny GoodnessGillotinaBernadethLashinaMad HarrietStompa
Traitor
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Wonder Woman [Diana]Big BardaDarkseidGranny GoodnessGillotinaBernadethLashinaMad Harriet
Hero
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Big BardaCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]JLA [Justice LeagueWonder Woman [Diana]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Aquaman [Arthur CurryOrin]Flash [Wally West]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]]Teen Titans [Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Kid Flash [Bart Allen]RavenRobin [Tim Drake]Starfire [Koriand'rKory Anders]Superboy [Conner Kent]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]]Outsiders [Arsenal [Roy Harper]Grace ChoiIndigoJade [Jennie-Lynn Hayden]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]ShiftThunder [Anissa Pierce]]JSA [Justice SocietyFlash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Mister Terrific [Michael Holt]Power Girl [Karen Starr]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]Wildcat [Ted Grant]]Darkseid
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