Absolute Superman / Batman Volume 1 HC (Absolute Superman / Batman, 1)

This Absolute edition collects Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and Superman/Batman: Supergirl. In Public Enemies Lex Luthor is the U.S. President and uses his power to try to ruin Superman, calling him a "curse upon this planet". Superman must face-off against a team of super heroes who are working for Luthor but with Batman's help victory could be possible. The art is vivid with bold colours and limited detail giving it a cartoon-like visual style. But it works and I like it.In Supergirl, Batman discovers a small space craft on the bottom of the sea and close to Gotham City. A young woman with super powers walks the streets of the city until she is found by Batman and introduced to Superman. Events lead to a confrontation with Doomsday. Batman wielding an axe was a surprise but it is Darkseid who is the real mastermind in this story. Even Krypto the Super Dog makes an appearance. The artwork by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald is more detailed and contemporary and is a real contrast to that of McGuiness, Vines and Stewart. Jeph Loeb's writing is memorable and entertaining and he makes good use of interior monologue.Extras in this Absolute edition include several variant covers, a brief discussion on Supergirl by Jeph Loeb, 24 pages of sketches and some DC Direct figure designs. Absolute editions are expensive but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Readers considering this edition should also consider Absolute Batman Hush and Absolute Justice. Absolute Superman/Batman Vol 2 is due for release in April/May 2014. So is this Absolute edition worth your time and money? Absolutely.

This huge Absolute quality edition, hardbound in a slipcase is a real treat for the Batman and Superman fans alike. Collected here are the Superman/Batman: Public enemies and Superman/Batman: Supergirl story lines otherwise collectible in separate trade paperbacks.The paper quality is fantastic and the colours rich on the extra large size pages. Ed Mcguinnes's and Michael Turners art works well on the large page and the typical all star stories from Jeph Loeb suit the extra special feeling of an absolute edition.The price makes this one for the true comic book fan who wants the high quality luxury feel of the absolute editions, perhaps ideal as a gift for a true collector.The stories present Superman Batman facing off against President Lex Luthor and his team of superheroes attempting to ruin superman in 'Public Enemies'. In Supergirl we see a new introduction for Supergirl when Superman finds her ship at the bottom of the ocean. Both stories are action packed and enjoyable with many stars of the DCU.Extras included in the book include many pages sketches and prose on Supergirls new introduction.So an expensive book? Yes. Is the quality worth it? Certainly