Absolute Superman/Batman Vol. 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

I've already read both of these stories years ago, so when I saw this absolute edition at the right price it was a no brainer buy! The writing is great and true to the characters classic representation and the two artists working on the two main story arcs are legends who's art really shines in this oversized format. The seller I purchased from shipped fast and took the time to properly package up my order in a great custom book box(I've ordered many others that weren't shipped this well). If you like Batman and Superman and have the extra cash buy this!

Llegó a tiempo, incluso antes y sin ningún detalle de maltrato, todo en orden. Esta edición es hermosa, sobre todo me gusta la parte del arte de McGuiness sin demeritar a Turner, de Loeb ni que decir, tiene sus detractores pero para mí es una genialidad. Compra cien porciento recomendada, estoy más que satisfecho.

La qualità non si discute, grafica stupenda e splendido volume da avere.Ottimo servizio Amazon arrivato in anticipo sul previsto

I love my Absolute editions, but these darn things can be so pricey. Nobody has this kind of money to splurge for the sake of art. Anyways, I brought this strictly for Michael Turner and Michael Turner only. I could care less about the other artists that pencils issues 1 - 7. Don't get me wrong, he is also a talented artists, but my main drive to buy this was for Turner who pencils issues 8 - 13. Those 6 issues are captured here in this giant-sized Absolute edition in all its glory. Those issues contain the entire Batman/Superman/Supergirl story arc.Not much else to be said except this is a must-have for all comic book collectors and fans of Michael Turner. He is a true talent that passed away too soon. His artwork will forever live on in his published works. Michael Turner, I will always love your artwork and I am so grateful for all the joy and happiness you gave everyone in the world by allowing us to see your world and beauty through your talents eyes.

Cette collection est splendide avec une édition soignée - DC ABSOLUTE - Malheureusement le prix est conséquent mais ça les vaut - Si vous êtes fan, faites l'investissement