I should start off by saying that I am not much into superhero lore, with the exception of a few Superman and Smallville episodes that come my way. I usually read much "heavier" reading, but let's face it, we all need some recreation now and then. I don't want to come off sounding snobbish by saying that Kevin Anderson isn't a real writer because he chooses Batman and Superman as his subjects. Far from it. Any novelist that can transport the reader to that faraway access in their mind is by definition a good writer. Kevin Anderson is a good writer and Enemies & Allies is a good novel. It was fun. It was faced paces. The dialogue was sharp and witty and the characters were as well defined as any superhero character should be. The plot is of little consequence as all comic based novel should be. It's Superman and Batman we care about. It will be a forgone conclusion that Lex Luther will somehow be foiled. As long as the hero saves the girl, protects America and the American Way, with some action with nifty tools along the way, we are happy. I absolutely loved this book. I like the way he merges traditional lore with the more up-to-date movie info. His background and bases for the plot are impeccable. While this is a work of "fiction" (in the Batman/Superman world), it is extremely plausible. I love some of the little nuances, such as the name of Queen in mentioning big corporations.If you liked the Last Days of Krypton, you will thoroughly enjoy this also. This fits right along with it.
What do You think about Enemies And Allies (2009)?
Interesting take on what these hero's might have been up to in the 1950's.
—trishiebearr
it was mainley more of a superman book with batman as a guest.
—Snammeh
