DC Released August 2010

Superman / Batman Annual #4

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Published August 2010

Expanding on the hit TV show Batman Beyond, this year's annual travels to the not-so-distant future where an aged Bruce Wayne oversees a new Batman, and the fate of a certain Man of Steel is very much in question. Metropolis is becoming crime-free, as someone is ridding the city of its criminal element permanently. Now, Terry McGinnis must uncover what's happening in Superman's home and face a very old and vindictive nemesis!

Key Facts

  • 1st official appearance of Batman Beyond, Terry McGinnis outside of a DC Animated comic book
  • The opening credits of the book read: a visit to the world of Batman Beyond
  • An alternate reality version of Batman Beyond is introduced in Superman/Batman #22 and referred to as Tim in issue #23
  • There is debate as to whether or not the use of the name Tim was in error but a DC Direct line of action figures based on Ed McGuinness’s designs from this series reinforce that this Batman Beyond is in fact, Tim Drake, as printed on the toy packaging