Released August 2010
Superman / Batman Annual #4
Key Issue
Synopsis
Expanding on the hit TV show Batman Beyond, this year's annual travels to the not-so-distant future where an aged Bruce Wayne oversees a new Batman, and the fate of a certain Man of Steel is very much in question. Metropolis is becoming crime-free, as someone is ridding the city of its criminal element permanently. Now, Terry McGinnis must uncover what's happening in Superman's home and face a very old and vindictive nemesis!
Variants
Synopsis
Expanding on the hit TV show Batman Beyond, this year's annual travels to the not-so-distant future where an aged Bruce Wayne oversees a new Batman, and the fate of a certain Man of Steel is very much in question. Metropolis is becoming crime-free, as someone is ridding the city of its criminal element permanently. Now, Terry McGinnis must uncover what's happening in Superman's home and face a very old and vindictive nemesis!
Key Facts
- 1st official appearance of Batman Beyond, Terry McGinnis outside of a DC Animated comic book
- The opening credits of the book read: a visit to the world of Batman Beyond
- An alternate reality version of Batman Beyond is introduced in Superman/Batman #22 and referred to as Tim in issue #23
- There is debate as to whether or not the use of the name Tim was in error but a DC Direct line of action figures based on Ed McGuinness’s designs from this series reinforce that this Batman Beyond is in fact, Tim Drake, as printed on the toy packaging
Details
- Series
- Superman / Batman Annual
- Cover Date
- August 2010
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 76194125788400411
- Cover Price
- N/A
- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistStanley Artgerm Lau
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WriterPaul Levitz