Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is a six-issue comic book storyline from DC Comics' Superman/Batman series, published from October 2003 to March 2004. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Ed McGuinness, it marks the early adventures of the flagship team-up title launched in 2003, featuring the iconic duo of Superman and Batman. The story unfolds in a world gripped by economic turmoil, where Lex Luthor ascends to the presidency by promising prosperity while secretly plotting amid a looming crisis: a massive kryptonite meteor hurtling toward Earth.
Framed by Luthor for the impending catastrophe, Superman and Batman must evade a horde of government-sanctioned superheroes and villains while racing to avert disaster. The narrative explores themes of political corruption, media manipulation, and the fragile alliance between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, blending high-stakes action with character-driven tension. Loeb and McGuinness's collaboration delivered a blockbuster tale that revitalized the Superman-Batman partnership, influencing subsequent DC storylines and earning acclaim for its dynamic art and plot twists.
