When superman protests his innocence, other heroes are forced to takes sides. See that official dc channel for tons of animation. Its not too surprising, considering lex luthor has been elected president of the united states, and he sets up an elaborate scheme to frame his archenemy for murdering his henchman, metallo. Ed mcguinness the popular superheroes join forces to thwart evil president lex luthors plan to try an innocent superman for crimes against humanity. Public enemies animated movie on bluray and dvd discs. Based on the sixissue comicbook arc by jeph loeb and ed mcguiness, superman batman public enemies finds dcs stalwart heroes on the wrong side of the law.
The first six issues of the new superman batman featured a story called public enemies, which was written by batman scribe jeph loeb the long halloween, hush and illustrated by superman artist ed mcguinness. Public enemies may be the best looking of dcs onslaught of animated movies yet. A tale of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of the most recognizable and popular superheroes on the planet, superman and batman. Supergirl, told the story of how darkseid manipulated supergirl into turning against the two heroes. Lex luthor for president with the justice league in the service of the government.
Public enemies is an upcoming original directtovideo animated film adaptation of the opening story arc to superman batman, which focuses on superman and. Reasonably faithful to the original source material, the new supermanbatman. Superman and batman are two of the standby comic book stars, and this volume of comics is entertaining despite both its age and its oldschool cast of characters. The supermanbatman book series by multiple authors includes books superman batman. May 27, 2010 the comic book sequel to public enemies, titled superman batman. Public enemies supermanbatman graphic novels 9781401202200. It brought me back to the world of comic books and superheroes. The grand prize winner will be drawn into an upcoming dc comics comic book. Public enemies bluray versions will have more than threeandahalf hours of bonus materials, including all the great extras from the 2disc special edition as well as two additional episodes of justice league unlimited and two episodes from justice league, both personally selected by fanfavorite bruce timm. Jan 01, 2004 i have fond memories of slow nights at the store, reading each new installment of each batman book at the counter after tasks were done. A first look at the dcu animated feature superman batman. Public enemies was the first monthly comic book i put on my monthly pull list in fact, without this book, i probably wouldnt have started my own podcast or joined revenge of the fans.
Welcome everyone to the beginning of my new superwoman au. This universe is an amalgam of all the things i love about superman from different media comics, tv, and the movies. Second, while i cant attest to the quality of the entire run because i eventually fell off, i remember the first 1520 books being fantastic, and public enemies set jeph loebs batmansuperman series holds a. When lex luthor is elected president of the united. Black lightning jefferson pierce is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. This only makes me only hope for more titles and for the dream animation of superfriends and marvels xmen in the same title or at the least a nice competition between straight to dvd animations by both dc and marvel. Despite the acclaim and approval the elite enjoy, superman knows they are in the wrong, creating more harm than good by their methods. Should they obey their orders, from the president no less, or should they defy the commanderinchief and help the caped crusader. A tale of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of. Public enemies licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of watertower music.
I always love the contrasts between superman and batman. Great animation, the movie is very good and teens and adults should enjoy it. Public enemies starts off with a bit more depth than the average superhero yarn. Sep 29, 2009 great animation, the movie is very good and teens and adults should enjoy it. The sixth dvd project from warner bross dc animated universe unit, superman batman. The linework is tight, crisp, and exceptionally welldefined, and from the first frame on, theres never any question that this is a highdef release. Public enemies book and dvd set by jeph loeb 2035, mixed media at the best. This book also includes a 2page story by jeph loeb and tim sale as well as a cover and sketchbook section by ed mcguinness. Now, the two heroes must team up to save both the planet and their own necks. Public enemies, the japanese toyman built a mechaship to destroy the incoming kryptonite meteor. The script for public enemies is by stan berkowitz, and is adapted from a story arc in the superman batman comics by scribes jeph loeb and ed mcguinness.
President lex luthor declares superman and batman enemies of the state, claiming that a kryptonite asteroid headed for earth is connected to an evil plot by superman. A tale of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of the most. It turned out to be a pretty fascinating comic even with all the crazy silver age heroes and villains that showed up in it. Batman and superman vs shazam and hawkman superman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
President lex luthor declares superman and batman enemies of the state, claiming t. Public enemies is a 2009 animated superhero film based on the dc comics story arc public enemies in the supermanbatman comic book series, written by jeph loeb and ed mcguinness, which focused on superman and batman teaming up to prevent a meteorite from striking earth, and taking down lex luthor, who has been elected president of the united states. Public enemies some time ago and thought this looked similar. Comics most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic trade paperback edition of the hardcover collecting the first six issues of the fanfavorite series supermanbatman. Lex luthor declares the man of steel and the dark knight enemies of the state in dc universes sixth directtodvd animated film, supermanbatman. Superman batman public enemies 2009 300mb 720p english. Public enemies is a fun, sociallyconscious adaptation of the sixpart comic book storygraphic novel by writer jeph loeb and artists ed mcguinness and dexter vines. The story centered on superman and batman taking on president lex luthor you read that right and a whole bunch of dc villains and.
I picked this one up at the library just as a fluff readid read superman batman. Starring veteran voice actors kevin conroy and tim daly, batman and superman team up after a bounty is placed on them, and everyone is looking to cash it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read supermanbatman. Public enemies pairs the man of steel with the dark knight. Batman and superman vs shazam and hawkman superman batman. The film is the sixth in the line of the dc universe original animated movies line released by warner premiere and warner bros. Superman and batman unite when president lex luthor accuses the man of steel of terrible crimes against humanity and assembles a topsecret team of powerhouse heroes to bring superman in. Public enemies brings two of the greatest icons in comic book history together for this pulsepounding animated film. The front and center storylines of public enemies has a giant meteorite composed of kryptonite headed right for earth, and superman being framed for murder by luthor. Supermanbatman public enemies hc 2004 dc comic books. Its not exactly perfecttheres some profanity, a little blood, and one heroine wears a buxom outfitbut, for what it is, its quite fun. Public enemies is a 2009 original directtovideo animated superhero film adaptation of public enemiesthe opening story.
A tale of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of the most recognizable and popular superheroes on the planet, superman batman. Public enemies you are looking for exciting, comic and stylized movies about with superhero, good versus evil, frame up, danger, false accusation, adventure and save the world themes of animation, action and drama genre shot in usa. During a fight against mongul and solomon grundy in public enemies, supes and bats realize both villains are acting differently. Batman, superman become animated public enemies lex luthor declares the man of steel and the dark knight enemies of the state in dc universes sixth directtodvd animated film, superman batman. In a time of severe economic depression, lex luthor is.
President lex luthor a desperate solution for a troubled country. Both excellent, especially when superman had to pretend to be batman in knight time public enemies collection contained two long extra features, one a documentary on the psychology of batman and superman, and the other was a dinner conversation with the producers, directors with kevin conroy voice of batman. Something comic book fans look for in adaptations is an accurate representation of the source material. Public enemies a desperate solution for a troubled country. Based on the hit comic book series, supermanbatman. See the complete superman batman series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This only makes me only hope for more titles and for the dream animation of superfriends and marvels xmen in the same title or at the least a nice competition between straight. Only batman and superman stand against the new regime.
The ships design as in the comic bears a striking resemblance to composite superman. Composite superman appears as a playable character in lego batman 3. Public enemies is an original directtovideo animated film adaptation of the opening story arc to superman batman, focus on superman and batman teamingup to stop a meteor and take down lex luthor. The sixth dvd project from warner bross dc animated universe unit, supermanbatman. Sep 29, 2009 president lex luthor uses an oncoming kryptonite meteor to declare superman and his partner in crime, batman as public enemies. Public enemies is a 2009 animated superhero film based on the dc comics story arc public enemies in the supermanbatman comic book. Loebs writing, though a bit uneven, keeps us moving through the story. Superman anthology animation collection 10dvd box set superman batman.
Public enemies is a 2009 animated superhero film based on the dc comics story arc public enemies in the supermanbatman comic book series. A tale of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of the most recognizable and popular superheroes on the planet, supermanbatman. Superman batman public enemies, loeb mcguinnes vines. Public enemies and more dc comics titles are now on sale on your favorite sony device. Colors pack an enormous wallop as well, especially the bright, bold hues of the parade of costumes. Public enemies brings together two of dcs biggest properties in an exciting adventure.
The two disc version included two episodes of the superman the animated series from the late 1990s. Apr 01, 2005 superman batman public enemies, loeb mcguinnes vines. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Public enemies animated dvd movie in mid2006 warner bros. This is totally separate from my bvs story and takes place in a different universe that isnt based on the dceu. Public enemies animated feature plays much better than some of the recent dcu animated films but still has some problems in both animation quality and story.
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