{"product_id":"enemies-allies-a-novel-isbn-9780061662560","title":"Enemies \u0026 Allies: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e“[A] fun read….Batman and Superman meet in this retro-flavored novel set amid the Cold War sensibilities of the 1950s.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Knight meets the Man of Steel in \u003cem\u003eEnemies \u0026amp; Allies\u003c\/em\u003e—the thrilling story of the first-ever  meeting between Batman and Superman, brilliantly imagined by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson. One of today’s most popular writers pits the iconic superheroes against Lex Luthor and the Soviets—and each other—in a spellbinding story of destiny and duty set against the backdrop of America’s Cold War era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a time of international tensions, a time of hope and fear—when Elvis, Howdy Doody, UFOs, and the Communist menace preoccupied America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was the first time in history when human beings had the power to destroy their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA time when heroes were needed more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvil is loose in the world. As the United States and the Soviet Union race to build their nuclear stockpiles, two extraordinary men are called upon to form an uneasy alliance. Studies in opposites—shadow and light—a Dark Knight and a Man of Steel must overcome their mutual distrust to battle a darkness that threatens humankind. And when the paths of these titans cross, a bold and exciting new chapter of history will be written . . . and nothing will ever be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“We all know Krypton’s outcome but Kevin J. Anderson gives us a new, thrilling tale unlike any we¹ve seen before. It is both familiar and surprising. Kevin has now given us the definitive history of a world most of us grew up knowing and caring for. And somehow, with that same flash of inspiration Siegel and Shuster showed when they created Superman all those years ago, he has put it all together in an extremely fast paced book that has something for every fan of Superman.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarv Wolfman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kevin Anderson’s narrative is so compelling, the characters so full of life, that you find yourself hoping against hope that somehow Krypton’s fate will be averted.  You’ll never be able to look at Superman again without experiencing the same sense of loss that Kal-El must feel in being forever the last son of Krypton.  Krypton lives again!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter David, author of \"Supergirl\" and \"Fallen Angel\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The X-Files is a true masterpiece. There’s no more challenging series on television, and as a bonus, it’s also brainy fun.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositioning all the superpowered heroics squarely between the era’s futuristic optimism and postwar paranoia, this is a refreshing diversion from the grimness of The Dark Knight or the tedious Superman Returns. Injects a welcome dose of retro exuberance into the capes-and-tights routine. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anderson keeps us guessing throughout with cleverplot twists and some intriguing alternate cold war history.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889168576741,"sku":"NP9780061662560","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061662560.jpg?v=1730230667","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/enemies-allies-a-novel-isbn-9780061662560","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}