Title | Batman Superman [The New 52] |
Issue | #1 |
Publisher | DC Comics |
Flagship Artist | Jae Lee |
Story Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Cover Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Genre | Superhero |
Links | The Grand Comics Database |
In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC’s continuity. In June 2013, a new series titled Batman/Superman began publication, featuring the story of the first encounter between the two heroes as they exist in this continuity. The series was originally written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Jae Lee. This first arc is set before the formation of the Justice League, shown in 2011 in that team’s own book. Greg Pak did the writing for issue #1–9, #11–27 and #3.1, Annuals #1–2 and Futures End #1. Artwork for issues #5–7 was done by Brent Booth. Artwork for issues #8–9 and #12–15 was done by Jae Lee. Issue #10 was written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Karl Kerschl and Scott Hepburn. Artwork for issue #11 was done by Karl Kerschl, Tom Derenick and Daniel Sampere. Artwork for Annual #1 was done by Jae Lee, Kenneth Rocafort, and Philip Tan. Artwork for Annual #2 was done by Tom Derenick Ian Churchill, Tyler Kirkham, Ardian Syaf, Emanuela Lupacchino. Artwork for issues #16-24 and 26 was done by Ardian Syaf. Artwork for issue #25 was done by Cliff Richards. Batman/Superman #28–30 were written by Tom Taylor and Robson Rocha. Due to the end of the New 52 imprint, the Batman/Superman series ended at issue #32 in May 2016. Previously unreleased issues #33, 34 and Annual #3 were published in the collection Volume 6: Universe’s Finest in 2017.