In the grand tradition of past SUPERMAN/BATMAN Annuals, this year's tale re-imagines the classic World's Finest villainy of the Composite Superman as only the co-creator of Swamp Thing could! Part Superman, part Batman, this patchwork behemoth plans on living out the lives of both heroes. But can Lois and Robin survive the horrific experience as they face the creature with two brains? With a monstrous cover from horror master Bernie Wrightson!
Some other old names like Cary Bates, have recently returned to mainstream comics-- some of them not so smoothly . Not sure if this issue marks a resurgence for Wein but judging from this issue, he could eventually find a place in today's comics. Read Full Review
Len Wein does not convince me that his Composite Superman is superior or necessary. He also does not give me the Superman/Batman friendship I'm looking for, but then he'll just nail it with such scenes as Batman's decisive duel against Metallo. I gave up on the Man of Steel a long time ago when he started floating over wreckage and weeping. I'm not at all used to seeing Superman being so effective and tough, except on Smallville. It's these factors combined with the incredible art that forces me to recommend the book, however flawed. Read Full Review
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