How many times have people asked the question "Who would win in a fight? Superman or Batman?" This issue has the answer... The FINAL answer!
The Good
One of the first threads I remember from this website was the battle thread " Superman vs Batman." It's always fun to see what people's theories are, especially the crazy ones. This issue is just that: a summed up Superman vs Batman thread in 15 pages, with a PowerGirl and Huntress back-up. The Supe/Bat story is written by Joe and Jack Kelly and drawn by Ed Benes and it is an incredibly fun read, especially if you've ever had the "Who'd win in a fight" conversation before. Like most conversations, the books starts of with why they're fighting and ground rules are set. Then, as the fight actually starts, the stakes are raised higher and higher to crazier and crazier heights until the end of the book. The real winner in this issue is the reader because it's a humorous look into our own daily nerd-tastic lives. The last page of this story is by far the best, but I don't want to actually give away what happens, but it's definitely worth it. The back-up story was pretty good, and I really enjoyed the art style, which comes off a bit like Michael Turner's work. I wish this story could have been a bit shorter though.
The Bad
It's only 15 pages long and it's followed by two characters I don't really care for, PowerGirl and Huntress.
The Verdict 4.5/5 - Highly Recommended!
Stand-Alone Issue! Great Starting Point!
This is one of those books I'd tell any one from ComicVine to get, since the battle forums are a big part of the site. This is a comic book dedicated to comic fans. It's a great stand-alone issue, and you get two stories for $2.99. Ignore the cover and the solicit though, since they have nothing to do with this issue.
I know my response is a bit late but I would like to say this is a good review. Short and to the point and it is because of it that I actually went and bought the issue and really enjoyed it. This "battles" will be a never ending topic amongst all of us.
I've really been enjoying Superman / Batman for the past few months... they've been fairly accessible single-shot stories that are especially rewarding for long-time fans, taking particular advantage of the ambiguous timeline / continuity to just tell good / fun / interesting stories... which is exactly what Superman / Batman should be, IMHO, since it's the book that comic book "newbies" will pick up on the brand name alone.
Anyways, this issue pokes fun at the tropes, the fans, and the characters without being mean spirited and is fun for it.
As for the "fight" itself... the Batman prep was a little over the top... I'm unconvinced by the outcome, but the atomized lead filaments were inspired, has that ever been in a comic before? That's one of those great "moves" or action beats that deserves to be adapted into other media.
" It was funny Batman:So as long as there is crime in the streets, I have no time for nooky. Superman: Honestly, I only hang out with you guys because is fun.I'm kind of more powerful than all of you combined. "
It was funny Batman:So as long as there is crime in the streets, I have no time for nooky. Superman: Honestly, I only hang out with you guys because is fun.I'm kind of more powerful than all of you combined.
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