| Issue | #2 |
| Published | May 2008 |
| Cover Price | 3.99 USD; 3.99 CAD |
| Pages | 52 |
| Editing | Eddie Berganza; Adam Schlagman (assistant) |
| Characters | Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mr. Socrates [Plato] |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Pencils | Scott Kolins |
| Inks | Scott Kolins |
| Colors | Scott Kolins |
| Characters | Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El; also as Supernova]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Lois Lane; James Gordon; Alfred Pennyworth; Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Darryl Ford (first appearance; dies); Mr. Bates (first appearance); Thomas Wayne (hallucination); Martha Wayne (hallucination); VILLAINS: Mr. Socrates [Plato]; Lex Luthor (cameo); Metallo; Joker |
| Synopsis | Acclaimed writer Joe Kelly joins fan-favorite artist Scott Kolins (THE FLASH) for a reimagining of a classic story from Superman and Batman's Silver Age! In WORLD'S FINEST #178, Superman lost his powers and took on the identity of Nova, the inspiration for 52's Super-Nova. Now, the mysterious Socrates has robbed the world of its Man of Steel forcing Batman and Robin to find a way to replace him! [per solicitation] |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Script | Joe Kelly |
| Pencils | Scott Kolins |
| Inks | Scott Kolins |
| Colors | Jorge Molina |
| Letters | Rob Leigh |
| Characters | Jerro the Merboy |
| Script | Jann Jones |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Jann Jones talks about WonderCon 2008. Hot list - COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #7, DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #7 and TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN. House ad for SUPERMAN/BATMAN #47. |