The "Emperor Joker" storyline crossed through several comics as The Joker obtains the ability to alter reality, becomes Emperor of the Universe, and set the world into a repetitive loop. Every day, he tortures and kills Batman, brings him back to life, and starts over the next day. Superman must face-off against The Joker to save the fate of Batman and the universe. Collects SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1.
TheyÕ're galactic pariahsÑ - the rejected and downtrodden scum of the universe: , hated and despised by all. TheyÕ're the legion of illegitimate children of Lobo...and theyÕ're none too fond of dear old Ddaddy. But when Su, one of his daughters, unites a hundred spawn of Lobo to get revenge on their marauding pop, she must choose their plan of attack carefully, making sure that Lobo is in a certain place at a certain time...so she arranges to have Lobo drafted!
Superman keeps the abandoned Warworld weapon out of the hands of anyone who might misuse it. But now the Justice League questions his judgment. It’s time for Clark Kent to put up or shut up. In “Tales of Metropolis,” the Guardian comes to the city. Is this another step toward Future State?
It’s the Joker’s world…we just die in it!It’s another typical day in Gotham City. Superman, the world’s most dangerous criminal, has burst free of his cell in Arkham Asylum. The only one who can track him down is the world’s greatest hero, Bizarro. Their epic battle destroys property owned by the bald but brilliant billionaire Lois Lane…wait-what?!If Superman isn’t crazy, that means the whole world has gone insane, and only one man can be responsible. Somehow Batman’s greatest nemesis, the Joker, has received the power to reshape reality to his own mad whims. The world now is defined by chaos and death, and there is absolutely nothing anyone can do about it. It’s impossible to defeat a god. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell Superman. Armed with nothing more than his will, the Man of Steel will put an end to the reign of Emperor Joker…or die trying.Join Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Joe Kelly (JLA), Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Doug Mahnke (SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN), and others in a twisted world under the rule of Emperor Joker. Collects SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and EMPEROR JOKER #1!
The World's Finest Team-Up! The most iconic superheroes in the galaxy unite for an unbelievable adventure when Superman's greatest foe, Lex Luthor, becomes president of the United States and starts an all-out super-powered hunt for the Man of Tomorrow. Nearby in Gotham, Batman finds that Superman is not the last Kryptonian as he discovers another living survivor...Kal-El's cousin, Supergirl! However, behind this immense discovery may be the gravest threat of all: Darkseid! Together, Superman and Batman square off against the deadliest villains the world has ever known, in an unforgettable series of team-up adventures! Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 1 collects these and other classic tales featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. Written and drawn by a host of comics superstars including JEPH LOEB (Batman: The Long Halloween, Superman for All Seasons), ED McGUINNESS (Superman), MARK VERHEIDEN (The Phantom), and ETHAN VAN SCIVER (Green Lantern), this volume collects stories from Superman/ Batman #1-43, Superman/Batman Annual #1-2, and Superman/Batman: Secret Files and Origins 2003 #1.
Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino A new softcover collecting the blockbuster story "Absolute Power," originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-18! In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule Earth with an iron fist. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more! Advance-solicited; on sale November 8 - 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
Unaware of being watched, Batman pursues villains including Killer Croc and Poison Ivy, and discovers that Poison Ivy's latest plan will require that he ally himself with Catwoman in order to defeat his old friend Superman.
Somehow, Joker has gained the power to remake reality as he likes it. Now, Superman is the world's most dangerous criminal, Bizarro is the world's greatest hero, and chaos and death reign. Superman breaks out of Arkham Asylum and sets out to end the Joker's mad rule, or die trying.
Somehow, Batman’s greatest nemesis, The Joker, has received the power to reshape reality according to his own mad whims. This world is now defined by chaos and death, Metropolis’s greatest superhero is Bizarro, and billionaire industrialist Lois Lane is…bald? Writers Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly join with artists Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Duncan Rouleau, Scott McDaniel, and more to present a twisted vision of a world under the rule of Emperor Joker. This deluxe edition collects Superman #160-161, Adventures of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man of Steel #104-105, and Superman: Emperor Joker #1 and features a brand-new cover by McGuinness and a new introduction by Loeb!
