Superman/Batman Comic Series to Be Next DC Animated Feature

Superman/Batman Comic Series to Be Next DC Animated Feature

CBR has released information that Jeph Loeb has announced "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" will be the next DC Universe animated feature from Warner Bros. following July's "Green Lantern: First Flight"

By imandrew - Mar 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST
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Source: CBR

Jeph Loeb is presently writing two top-selling books for Marvel Comics with “Hulk” and “Ultimatum.” But before he moved to the House of Ideas, Loeb was selling 100,000-plus copies a month of “Superman/Batman” for DC Comics. It was recently revealed that Loeb’s first arc on the blockbuster book, “Public Enemies,” penciled by fan favorite Ed McGuinness (now his creative partner on “Hulk”), is set to be Warner Bros.’ next original DC Universe animated feature after the release of “Green Lantern: First Flight” in July.

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CyborgNinja
CyborgNinja - 3/19/2009, 9:46 AM
I wish they'd keep Batman and stuperman seperate. Batman is too badass to be tied down by stuper duper man.

human looking alien = lame
costume = lame
super powers = make him over power = lame
the fact that no one recognizes clark kent without glass's = lame

superman = lame
thecaster
thecaster - 3/19/2009, 9:59 AM
I agree superman is very lame but the whole Super man vs batman comic was one of the best for both characters considering super man goes insane and terrorizes metropolis so bat man comes in to save the day. it truly show cases how bad ass bat man truly is. CyborgNinja are you a n00b? Cause I thinky that you be a tinnie bit on the retarded side. Sorry had to say it in words you would understand
loelife
loelife - 3/19/2009, 10:10 AM
i actually agree 120% with cyborgninja, i think superman is one of the worst comic book characters ever. i can see the fact that he was made in the 1400's and what he does might be cool then, but now a days, that stuff don't fly. superman and watchmen are polar opposites and that is the way the world is now. i never enjoyed a movie, comic or cartoon. batman i like, but i still think dc lives in a different world than marvel.
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 3/19/2009, 10:10 AM
that is if they make this video superman vs. batman...i've got the feeling they're just gunna make it superman and batman: best friends forever...which would be gay
FattSmelliott
FattSmelliott - 3/19/2009, 10:10 AM
I must say I like both character, and while I prefer them to be seperate I do like the see them on occassion and wihout wanting to offend anybody I like the resemblance of Jor-el sending Superman to earth like god sending Jesus and while that sounds cheesy I love that aspect of it, which I feel Superman Returns (as I have mentioned before is a homage to the first films) does well, although I would now like to see a good Supes reboot with the classic DC villains not just Luthor time after time
Supermike
Supermike - 3/19/2009, 10:27 AM
WOW is batman so much better

He rich
he Lame
He anti America
he has sex with boy and girl
he break the Law
he kill and rape woman
he a fag
I feel like Superman will be held down by Batman again Batman make people stuipd I mean Its a comic book world WHY THE [frick] do I want to read about the real world in a comic book world I mean these is just as bad as Marvel using 9/11 for $$$$

My mommy and daddy are dead and im rich i have it so Hard i don't have to work I can Travel around the world rape little girl and little boy and get away with it because im rich no one has it worse then me-Batman from when he first meet superman
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 3/19/2009, 10:31 AM
But I'm sure he uses proper grammar.
Smolo
Smolo - 3/19/2009, 10:35 AM
It could be worse Ninja. They could have a crappy show all about Superman when he was a teenager and call it something like ohhhh Smallville. Opps too late. Lame song too. OH I KNOW! Batman when he is a teenager and call it Wayne Manor.....
Smolo
Smolo - 3/19/2009, 10:37 AM
Glad we have posts by useless Mike.
Supermike
Supermike - 3/19/2009, 10:40 AM
Smolo you know what we do to your kind we send you to Iraq
answer
answer - 3/19/2009, 11:06 AM
David - Nice one, If i was drinking milk it would have shot out my nose such luck though.
Jetsaholic
Jetsaholic - 3/19/2009, 11:07 AM
I love that series. I hope Ed Mcguinness does the overall design.
DarkAvengers
DarkAvengers - 3/19/2009, 11:44 AM
That is the best news i've heard in a long time on here. They should make a live action Superman/Batman movie. It would be freaking HUGE.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/19/2009, 11:51 AM
Supermike who did Batman ever rape? And im pretty sure he has never had sex with another man..but if he did why would that be a bad thing you homophobic little retard?

Anyway, Superman is a great character and much more complex than people realize..read a few comics before dismissing him as simply an overpowerfull boyscout..which on the surface he is..but thats completely the point! Kal El is the only character that has a reverse secret identity. Peter Parker, Matt Murdock etc all put on costumes and become the superhero..Superman IS Kal Els identity, its who he is..an Alien. He puts on the glasses and wears Kent as the disguise. It makes for some very interesting reading..depending on whos writing of course!

Also, Batman and Superman make for a great contrast when they appear in comics together..again when handled by decent writers. Check out The Dark Knight Returns, Death In The Family, TDKSA
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/19/2009, 12:01 PM
Supermike maybe you should wait til you get to at least a 4th grade level of education until you type another response. A retarded kindergarten student could type with better grammar than you. Also I have no idea where you are getting these ideas that he raped woman and slept with men. I think you are just projecting there dude. and I agree with Rorschach. Granted I like Batman more, but Superman's story is great. Also they say it in Kill Bill Vol. 2. Superman IS Superman his disguise to the world is Clark Kent. He wakes up in the morning he is Kal- El, he is Superman. He puts on a suit and glasses and hides as Clark Kent. As opposed to Bruce Wayne and Peter Parker who have to put on a mask and costume to become heroes. And yes at times I do think he's over rated but I feel the DC universe wouldn't be the same without the Last Son of Krypton.
Smolo
Smolo - 3/19/2009, 12:28 PM
"Supermike
3/19/2009
10:40 AM Smolo you know what we do to your kind we send you to Iraq "

So are you now insulting American Troops? Wow you must have daddy issues or are one of those crazy libs who hate America, hates Our hereos (troops), or are you just so depressed that you try to make everyone else feel your pain? Sorry you are just a low life and have no business being here (forums).
LastSon1027
LastSon1027 - 3/19/2009, 12:32 PM
You know Supermike i have to agree with the masses here you're a tool dude. Sucks to be you!
Smolo
Smolo - 3/19/2009, 12:34 PM
Hey Supermike does this number seem to show up alot when you ask girls for their number?
1-617-861-3962

IT's BECAUSE YOU ARE A LOSER!
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/19/2009, 12:44 PM
lol. Smolo. I don't think he even gets that. lmao. Good one though!
4000dvds2many
4000dvds2many - 3/19/2009, 1:21 PM
Ugh. I'm so sick of Superman and Batman. As if they were the only two characters at DC worth adapting. What about The Flash? Green Arrow & Black Canary? JSA? The Huntress? Birds of Prey? Aquaman? ANYTHING but friggin' Superman and Batman -- AGAIN.
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/19/2009, 1:41 PM
I also think they should do other DC Heroes. Did anyone see that new Wonder Woman dvd. I honestly thought it was excellent. The best they have done in a long time. I think a Flash movie is needed and a Supergirl movie. Also a Marvel VS DC Movie would rule only as an animated movie. Anyone else?
Supermike
Supermike - 3/19/2009, 1:44 PM
No InstigatorGIRL that worse idea ever that a retarded gay black guy could come up with something better since they also have better English as well See DC want to MAKE money Not lose money
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/19/2009, 1:47 PM
lol. WTF are you talking about??? NO HABLA JIBBER JABBER!
Hyson
Hyson - 3/19/2009, 1:54 PM
So, by reading the comments on the page, I'm guessing that none of you have read this comic book. Superman/Batman isn't them being all giddy and friendly. There are times when they disagree. In fact it is unique to see two hard-hitters from JLA that are so different interacting together, especially since their methods of dealing with crime are so polar. Sometimes, peoples' comments on these pages makes me wonder if any of you actually read comics. Anyways, "Public Enemies" contains lots of villains and heroes from the DC Universe. It's a great story. For how short it is, it packs a lot into the pages. I like the draw style too, but I guess that's personal taste. Also, getting to see Superman fight... Superman will be neat. If this film is successful, I hope that they also make an animated feature of "Absolute Power" from the same series.

P.S. Loeb is god.
90caliber
90caliber - 3/19/2009, 2:11 PM
I don't think Supes is lame but definietly to powerful. Originally he didnt fly he could only leap !/8 of a mile at a time and he wasnt completely invulnerable his skin could be pierced by artillery shells. But throughout the years he has morphed into what we have today.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/19/2009, 3:11 PM
InstigatorGIRL i wouldnt worry about supertard. he says things just to get a rise out of people, as is evident in his horrible racist little comment there. Your right hand must be worked to the bone Supermike, or do you need a tweezers for that teeny tiny seahorse dick of yours?

By the way Hyson, i love Loeb too but have you read his Red Hulk? Seriously lacking!
jonluthor
jonluthor - 3/19/2009, 4:16 PM
excellent!!! i love this story ...actually i'm relatively new to comics and that was the first thing i read. and even if supermike is a troll i actually agree with the marvel vs dc thing....i'm not sure i'd like to see that...BTW smolo i don't get the number joke....mind explaining?
GameAnime45
GameAnime45 - 3/19/2009, 4:17 PM
I hate Superman, but they already have a Batman show. I know Dark Night was popular, but Damn.
FalconX2
FalconX2 - 3/19/2009, 6:02 PM
This is awesome!

I agree that Superman is boring, but I don't hate him. He can be a complex character, but the only interesting aspects (for me at least) that show is when he is paired with a powerful antithesis, ie Batman.

I just hope they make a series out of this and get to "With a Vengeance".

Mr. Mxyzptlk vs Joker = Ratings!
AusFan
AusFan - 3/19/2009, 7:54 PM
(first post) The storyline of this movie sounds interesting...Hope this movie will be just as good as the other ones.
shibazz
shibazz - 3/20/2009, 12:25 AM
this is all that matters from now on... oh and imagine a love scene with The BatGirl....mmmmMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm and superGirl!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smolo
Smolo - 3/20/2009, 6:03 AM
Loeb killed the Ultimate universe and for that i can never forgive him. He was good during Superman/Batman until his son died and he hasn't done anything I have liked since.

BTW How is Supermike still here? He adds nothing to the posts except racist comments and always picking fights with ppl. HEY CBM can we have a perma ban on his IP PLEASE :)
breakUbatman
breakUbatman - 3/20/2009, 12:58 PM
The earlier stuff of Loeb's that I've managed to get my hands on was cool but lately he sucks. I gave him the benefit of the doubt when he made mutants descendants of dogs/wolves in Wolverine. I had the pleasure of reading planet hulk and WW hulk and the misfortune red hulk. I dont know why i still read it, Loeb just tried to rehash the Long Halloween formula without answering questions , by dumbing down every character and leaving huge plot holes.

I know Superman has a reverse id but do you think Bruce Wayne is Batman or Batman is Bruce Wayne, because if ever there was character who needs to be locked up its Batman...at least its public record that Punisher is messed up

BillyBlack
BillyBlack - 3/20/2009, 3:50 PM
I'm not sure which is making me smile more. The news of this awesome sounding release, or supermike getting fkn lambasted by the masses.

InstigatorGIRL

Imagine a lunchtable conversation between the Hulk, Solomon Grundy, and supermike? talkin serious jibber jabber.
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 3/20/2009, 11:49 PM
I don't know why everyone dogs so hard on Superman. So he's not hip like Spawn, or Spider-man, or Wolverine. He HAS been around for over 70 years and that just shows how important he is. He's the original superhero, if you don't count Popeye, and the forerunner to all that we know and love about comics. While I agree that he hasn't grown with the times, he will always be around. Even as a hardcore Superman fan who will defend him to an S, bad pun, sorry, I agree that he could use a freshening up. He needs some new duds, and maybe less eye powers. It doesn't make sense that he has 46 different types of beams that can shoot out of his eyes, or that he can freeze crap with his breath. Sure he can expel winds super fast, but that doesn't explain the temperature change of the air to be able to freeze things. I don't think he's lame, he just needs work. Aside from getting rid of him, all of you naysayers, I propose that you come up with ideas of how to freshen up Superman. All of you are like, blah blah blah, and all you do is say, "lame, sucks, stupid, and not cool." Come up with something better. Be productive to the society of comic book people out there. Maybe you can come up with the next big thing and make crap loads of money instead of hanging out and arguing about if Weapon XI is Deadpool or not. Hootie Hoooooo!
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 3/21/2009, 10:41 AM
lol. I think Solomon Grundy and the Hulk would be too intellectual for Supermike. lol.
Aiiwolf
Aiiwolf - 3/22/2009, 1:43 AM
@ Rorschach01


"Anyway, Superman is a great character and much more complex than people realize..read a few comics before dismissing him as simply an overpowerfull boyscout..which on the surface he is..but thats completely the point! Kal El is the only character that has a reverse secret identity. Peter Parker, Matt Murdock etc all put on costumes and become the superhero..Superman IS Kal Els identity, its who he is..an Alien. He puts on the glasses and wears Kent as the disguise. It makes for some very interesting reading..depending on whos writing of course!"


^ Thats exactly why superman is Superman...and why there is no way you can compare batman to superman because the fact he complexed. Well said bro.

Superman/Batman comics is my favorite...I have every issue. Even the annuals. I love that series...and they have done a GREAT job with it so far.

Lastly, ITs not Superman vs Batman.....Its SUPERMAN/BATMAN as in Superman & Batman....as in they work as a team....WE have noobs on this site lol...f*ckin noobs & posers! Everyone knows if superman wanted to truly kill batman all he had to do was stand 100ft away from him as batman held the kryptonite ring in his hand or the green lantern ring...and have superman blast his hand off. Superman CHOOSES to be Good....which makes him unique....when really he could be the "god-like" being he was sent to be.

If they make this film....I hope they make them work together as a team....and not against each other. I saw AVP...and AVP 2.....it sucked :)
FalconX2
FalconX2 - 3/24/2009, 2:13 AM
"If they make this film....I hope they make them work together as a team....and not against each other."

Their relationship in the World's Finest episodes of the Superman Animate Series is what I'm gunning for.

Come on Tim Daly and Kevin Conroy FTW!
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