Superman / Batman: Public Enemies #[nn]
In "When Clark Met Bruce," Superman and Batman are thrust together when Metallo wreaks havoc at S.T.A.R. Labs and then strikes deep into Gotham, leading to a brutal confrontation in a cemetery. As Superman lies wounded from a Kryptonite bullet, Batman makes a desperate move that traps them both in a grave—just as a deadly asteroid from Krypton begins its descent toward Earth. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, with inks by Dexter Vines, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Richard Starkings, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines.
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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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