Superman/Batman #22

Superman/Batman #22, released in 2005, is part of the 'With a Vengeance' story arc written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness. The series was designed to revisit the dynamic team-up between the two DC flagship characters, focusing on the contrasting methods of the world's finest heroes. This specific issue served as the midpoint of a larger narrative involving the two characters crossing paths with various alternate-reality versions of themselves, exploring how their core philosophies define their respective roles in the DC Universe.

The visual direction of the series was heavily influenced by Ed McGuinness’s bold, stylized anatomy and kinetic storytelling, which became a hallmark of the mid-2000s DC aesthetic. By pairing McGuinness’s signature approach with Loeb’s character-driven dialogue, the title aimed to appeal to both long-time readers and those who appreciated the high-octane, cinematic pacing common in the modern age of comic books. Upon its release, the series was generally well-received for successfully balancing the interpersonal tension between the two leads with fast-paced, high-stakes action.