The book is a romp, a mixture of adulation and adrenaline, that never takes itself seriously or tries to reinvent the two iconic heroes. I think Batman fared better than Superman because Anderson seemed to have a better handle on the character.
Longtime fans are going to find plenty to quibble over regarding the mythologies of the two characters, but they’re going to find plenty to love as well. This is the first of several novels featuring Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to come, and obviously what readers get is going to be a mixed bag because I can’t imagine sticking with the 1950s versions of these heroes.
There hasn’t been a category for superhero beach reads, so Enemies & Allies is blazing a new trail. While you’re waiting for the next blockbuster superhero movie to arrive at your theaters, this novel will definitely help tide you over.
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