Comic Title: Superman Vs. Lex Luthor TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2006
On Sale Date: June 14, 2006 Direct Market Date May 31, 2006
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #2 (#206)

Direct Market Date June 14, 2006
Source: Usenet, New and Upcoming Releases for Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 192
Editor: Anton Kawasaki

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Enemy Mine..."
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Superman (Post-Crisis)

Writer/Penciller: John L. Byrne
Inker: Dick Giordano
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Reprinted From:
Man of Steel #4 (1986)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #12; next appearance in Man of Steel #5)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #12; next appearance in Man of Steel #5)

Villain(s)

• Lex Luthor (last appearance in Man of Steel #2; next appearance in Man of Steel #5)
• Emmett Vale (behind-the-scenes; identity revealed in Superman #1; last appearance in Man of Steel #1; next appearance in Superman #1)
• A group of hijackers (Diego and Carlos named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Frank Berkowitz (mayor of Metropolis; next appearance in Action Comics #594)
• Yvette (Luthor's assistant; no further appearances)
• Mrs. Ng (a pregnant woman; no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Jonathan Kent (in a photo)
• Martha Kent (in a photo)

Comments:
This story takes place approximately 18 months after Superman's debut.

Emmett Vale's presence as the unseen photographer on page 21, is revealed in Superman #1.

Synopsis:
Lois Lane and Clark Kent attend a party aboard Lex Luthor's private yacht. Lois is insulted by Lex's attempt to buy her love, so she begins to leave the party. Before Lois can depart, the ship is hijacked by South American terrorists. Clark is struck in the head and thrown overboard. This allows him to disappear and become Superman. The Man of Steel then easily subdues the hijackers.

In the aftermath of the battle, Luthor attempts to hire Superman who refuses to be bought. Lex also reveals that he knew about the hijackers in advance, but didn't act on the information because he wanted to test Superman's abilities. Mayor Berkowitz then deputizes Superman and orders him to arrest Luthor for reckless endangerment.

Days later Luthor confronts Superman after having spent just two hours behind bars. Luthor promises to ruin and kill Superman. Luthor claims that everyone will know who was responsible, but no one will be able to prove it.