Superman Batman Vol 5

GothamÕs 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 WorldÕs 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 BansheeÕs devastating attack did more than just gift Batman with SupermanÕs powers: it also lit a fire of jealousy in the Dark Knight, who vows to keep SupermanÕs abilities forever. Will Batman succumb to his mad desire to stay superhuman? Can Superman stop Batman without the use of his extraordinary gifts? Writers Michael Green and Mike Johnson (SUPERGIRL) and artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) bring you one of the darkest struggles Superman and Batman have ever faced. SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOLUME 5 collects the classic series SUPERMAN/BATMAN #50-63 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #3.

THESE ARE NOT THE WORLDÕS FINEST... Batman and SupermanÑseparately, theyÕre two of the greatest heroes the world has ever seen. Together, theyÕre an incredible team...and the greatest of friends. But Batman and Superman have never teamed up like this before. This is a Superman whoÕs lost most of his powers and had his identity revealed to the entire world. Someone is coordinating a series of attacks against him that have brought him to the brink of destruction, and he needs the worldÕs greatest detective to help him put the clues together. But this Batman isnÕt Bruce Wayne. Jim Gordon now protects Gotham as the robot-suited Batman, and he has no reason to trust Superman...especially when his presence in Gotham seems to have brought on a war with a race of super-powered subterranean beings! They may not be the Batman and Superman who have done amazing things together in the past. But if they canÕt learn to work together now, there may no longer be a Gotham City to protect! Spinning off of the events of BATMAN VOL. 8: SUPER HEAVY and SUPERMAN VOL. 1: TRUTH, acclaimed writer Greg Pak (ACTION COMICS) and artists Ardian Syaf (GREEN LANTERN) and Cliff Richards (LOBO) chronicle the first meeting between two very changed heroes, with guest appearances by Batgirl, Aquaman, Red Hood and more! Collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN #21-27.

The 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 World's 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. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN issues #14-26.

HIS DEADLIEST WEAKNESS. HIS MIGHTIEST ENEMY. HIS DARKEST HOUR… He’s 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. A trio of TV’s best superhero writers—Michael Green Mike Johnson (HEROES) and Alan Burnett (the BATMAN BEYOND animated series)—joins artists Shane Davis (SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 1 & 2) and DUSTIN NGUYEN (BATMAN: L’IL GOTHAM) in this collection of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #37-49 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #2. It’s the World’s Finest Heroes at their best!

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

Superman and Batman work together to battle evil in many forms.

When Catwoman accepted BatmanÕs marriage proposal, she changed more lives than just Bruce WayneÕs and Selina KyleÕs. A union between the WorldÕs Greatest Detective and one of Gotham CityÕs fiercest criminals is a shakeup that will rattle everyone in the Dark KnightÕs lifefrom the young vigilantes who make up his surrogate Òfamily,Ó to his legendary friends in the Justice League, to old demons heÕd long hoped to leave behind. Now Batman and Catwoman are on a quest for redemptiona mission deep into a forbidden desert fortress to evolve into something better before they say, ÒI do.Ó Standing in their way isÉwell, everybody, including BatmanÕs lethal exgirlfriend Talia al Ghul. From desert sands to boardwalk lights, will the Bat and the CatÕs search lead them to happiness at last? Find out in Batman Vol. 5: Rules of Engagement, a major new chapter in the lives of the Dark Knight and his feline fiancŽe from the acclaimed creative team of Tom King (Mister Miracle) and Jo‘lle Jones (Supergirl: Being Super), with guest artists Clay Mann and Lee Weeks! Collects Batman #3337 and the critically acclaimed tale from Batman Annual #2.

Writer 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? Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN #27-36 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #1.