#1 - 13The iconic super-heroes unite when longtime Superman enemy Lex Luthor, now president of the United States, accuses Superman of a crime against humanity, and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in -- dead or alive. And in the second story arc, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City! Whats her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? And will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding?
14 - 26The Earth has a new world order in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has a choice: obey or die! But a resistance is formed against these dictators! Will these unlikely freedom fighters save the world or destroy it? Also, the Worlds Finest heroes take on a squad of revenge-seeking heroes on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates - and their top suspects are Batman and Superman.
#27 - 36 + Annual 1Writer Mark Verheiden (SUPERMAN) along with artist Ethan Van Sciver (FLASH: REBIRTH, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT) and others take Superman and Batman on an edge-of-your-seat adventure!When the Caped Crusader is attacked by one of his oldest and most powerful allies, the Martian Manhunter, he seeks the aid of Superman. Soon, Batman and the Man of Steel are ambushed by off-worlders-both friend and foe alike. As the madness spreads and the Dark Knight finds himself in danger from his Kryptonian friend, Batman must take desperate measures and make dangerous deals to defeat Superman and save the human race. When the smoke clears, will both heroes survive? Will their friendship?
#37 - 49HIS DEADLIEST WEAKNESS. HIS MIGHTIEST ENEMY. HIS DARKEST HOUR...
Hes faster than a bolt of lightning. He can stop a missile with two fingers. He can mold titanium between his molars like gum. But there is one substance that can tear Superman apart from the inside out. And there is one being whose power makes him look like a mere mortal in the clutches of an angry god.The weapon is Kryptonite. The enemy is Darkseid. And unless he can find a way to fight them both, the Man of Steel is doomed!
In this incredible collection starring the most iconic superheroes in comics, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight face two of their greatest challenges. "The Search for Kryptonite" sees Superman and Batman scouring the planet to rid the world of Kryptonite, the one weapon that can kill the Last Son of Krypton. And in "Torment," the two heroes face the fight of their lives against the God of Apokolips and his sadistic disciple Desaad.
#50 - 63 + Annual 3Gotham's masked protector, Batman, has trained extensively to become a feared caped crusader. His Kryptonian friend Superman was born with superhuman abilities that Earth-born humans could never dream of. Together they are the World's Finest.When the Silver Banshee attacks Superman, her sonic scream nearly kills the Man of Steel. Mysteriously, his superhuman powers are transferred to Batman, leaving Superman weak and vulnerable. But the Banshee's devastating attack did more than just gift Batman with Superman's powers: it also lit a fire of jealousy in the Dark Knight, who vows to keep Superman's abilities forever. Will Batman succumb to his mad desire to stay superhuman? Can Superman stop Batman without the use of his extraordinary gifts?
#64 - 75A time-lost Kryptonian ship, its crew murdered. A missing escape pod. A mysterious attack by a powerful assassin on an insignificant reporter named Clark Kent. These are the clues in a mystery that will take all of Batmans detective skills and Supermans incredible strength to solve.A war from Kryptons long-ago history has come to Earth, with a warrior determined to wipe out every remaining Kryptonian. The battle is to the death, and if the adopted world of the Last Son of Krypton should die in the process, so much the better.Now Superman must finish a war that his ancestors began, but he has an advantage that ancient Krypton and its enemies could never have imagined. And its name is Batman.
#76 - 87Writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and artist Chris Cross (FIRESTORM) launch Superman and Batman on an utterly epic journey--one that will leave no corner of the DCU untouched!When Superman mysteriously vanishes from Earth, Batman must call upon some of the DCUs top mystics such as Dr. Occult to get some answers. Meanwhile, The Man of Steel finds himself fighting side by side with a strange Batman against a horde of Solomon Grundys. And just what is the sun doing to his powers? Batman, Doctor Occult, Detective Chimp and Klarion the Witchboy must face a magical Armageddon in the present as Superman is taken to meet the future Justice League at the Hall of Doom! How did things go so wrong — and can anything be done to stop it?
Annual #2 -A re-imagining of WORLDS FINEST #178! When Superman loses his powers due to the machinations of the mysterious Socrates, its up to Batman and Robin to find a way to keep the peoples hope alive and replace the Man of Steel in the eyes of the world.
Annual #4 -Expanding on the hit TV show Batman Beyond, this extra-sized issue travels to the not-so-distant future where Metropolis is becoming crime-free and someone is ridding the city of its criminal element—permanently. Now, Terry McGinnis must uncover whats happening and face a very old nemesis!
Annual #5 -Reign of Doomsday: Part 4 of 6 - Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art and cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Picking up where Marchs JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55 left off, Reign of Doomsday amps up the danger as Supergirl and Batman are trapped aboard the Justice League satellite with Cyborg Superman and Doomsday - and both villians want to tear them limb from limb! A whos who of the DCU shows up to aid in the battle, but theres something different about Doomsday - something even the Justice League of America might not be prepared for! The story continues in Superboy (2010 4th Series) #6! NOTE: Even though the Title Page says "Part 5" (a misprint), this issue is Reign of Doomsday: Part 4.
Superman Batman Secret Files 2003. Discover the secrets of DCs heaviest hitters in an explosive special tied directly into their new ongoing series first storyline! In a lead story by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, an unexpected champion plays a decisive role in the super-powered war on terror. But how will the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight respond to him? Plus: a surprising look at Luthor as "man of the people" written by Mark Waid. Another thrilling take from the creators of SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; and profiles of the SUPERMAN/BATMAN cast by Ed McGuinness, Scott McDaniel, and Pascual Ferry!
