Superman / Batman: Saga of the Super Sons #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Saga of the Super Sons!", Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. arrive in the eerily quiet town of Barstow, where the residents are hiding a dark secret: a crashed alien ship and a decades-old massacre. As the townspeople prepare to awaken from suspended animation to claim the ship’s hidden wealth, one man’s hidden agenda threatens to unravel everything. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with bold, classic art by Dick Dillin and Murphy Anderson, this 2008 tale blends mystery and heroism in a story where trust is as fragile as the town’s fragile peace—its cover by Nick Cardy a striking visual echo of the secrets within.
In a world shaped by Superman’s bold experiment, Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. take on the criminal underworld of Sparta City—only to find their mission complicated by a mob boss with a surprising twist and an unlikely ally. With the help of Big Alice, Crumbum, and the ever-watchful Alfred, the young heroes navigate a web of danger that tests their instincts and their bond.
Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. roll into the quiet town of Barstow, where something’s off beneath the surface. Beneath the sleepy streets lies a decades-old secret: aliens stranded after a crash, their ship still waiting to repair, while the townsfolk lie in suspended animation—trusting the ship will one day open with untold riches. But not everyone in Barstow is waiting quietly, and one figure has a different plan.
When a reckless joyride leads Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. to a troubled teen named Danny Orr, they’re pulled into a mystery that takes them to a remote emerald mine in Central America. There, they confront the harsh truth about Danny’s real father, Mark King, and uncover a past tied to secrets darker than anyone expected.
In "Evil in Paradise," Superman and Batman's sons, Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr., join scientists Dr. Forbes and Omar Benson on a journey to a mysterious new civilization between South America and Antarctica. The expedition tests the nature of humanity—good versus evil—until one scientist's interference turns the experiment deadly.
When Superman and Batman take their sons to an "encounter" camp, the mission quickly turns urgent: the boys must track down a rogue government agent before he unleashes nerve gas on the nearby town. With help from Dr. Zamm and a mysterious figure named Mr. Bell, the Super-Sons face their most dangerous challenge yet—balancing teamwork, trust, and the weight of their legacies.
When Batman appears to die, Robin and Batman, Jr. find themselves at odds over who should inherit the mantle. A clause in Bruce Wayne's will forces Batman, Jr. to journey to the Arctic with an old business partner, where he uncovers a web of deception—and the shocking truth that his father may still be alive.
In the heart of the Yucatan, the super-sons and Professor Roger Hanson uncover a hidden Mayan city where time seems to stand still. There, they meet two mysterious inhabitants whose lives are tied to the professor’s past—and to a secret that could rewrite history.
In "Hero Is a Dirty Name," Superman and Batman find themselves falsely accused of grandstanding, but their sons, Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr., set out to clear their names. With help from The Flash, Green Arrow, Aquaman, and a surprising cameo from James Gordon, the young heroes uncover a conspiracy manipulating the weather—revealing that their fathers’ public actions were never about ego, but about protecting people in ways only they could.
In a world where men have vanished and women rule with fierce independence, Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. find themselves stranded in a town that sees them as threats—until they uncover an alien force manipulating the very fabric of society. With help from Diana, Sara, Norma, and Sybil, the young heroes must navigate a reality turned upside down, where every alliance is a test and every truth is hidden.
In a story that blends heroism with unexpected heart, Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. find themselves entangled in a high-stakes mystery when their help with a prison theater performance sets off a chain of events leading to Lex Luthor’s escape. As the super-sons accompany the Luthors to Lexor, they uncover a shocking truth about a plague that has twisted Lex’s fate—and Ardora’s loyalty. With secrets unraveling and trust in question, the boys must navigate a dangerous mission where redemption isn’t guaranteed, and the line between villain and victim blurs.
In the eerie silence of a forgotten frontier town, Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. find themselves trapped in a place where time stands still—stripped of their powers and pursued by four ghostly outlaws, including the menacing Jack Slade and the enigmatic "Lever" Monroe. With help from a mysterious stranger named Kid Bowie and a woman with secrets of her own, Belle Dubois, the young heroes must outthink the past before the town’s deadly legends claim them for good.
In "The Final Secret of the Super-Sons," the adventures of Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. take a startling turn when their heroic exploits are revealed to be simulations monitored by their legendary fathers. As the boys discover a hidden layer beyond the program, they step into the real world—only to find their very presence triggers chaos, forcing them to make a choice that redefines what it means to be a hero.
When Superman is seemingly lost, his son, Superman, Jr., steps into the role of protector—grappling with the weight of his father’s legacy and discovering his own strength in the face of overwhelming loss. With Batman, Jr. by his side, the young hero must prove he’s more than just a shadow of the Man of Steel.
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