Superman / Batman #26 - DC

This book has been one of my favorites since it's inception. The only downfall, is that it usually doesn't come out on time. It's been around for about 3 years now, but they're only on issue #26. Oh well, I guess you can't rush perfection. First of all Jeph Loeb has become, in my opinion, one of the best writers out there now. I think everyone can rattle off their top 10 favorite artists, the same with writers. Well Jeph is in my top 5. Add to that some of my favorite artists, Ed McGuinness, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Ian Churchill, Rob Liefeld, just to name a few, yes there's about 12 more artists on this issue. Again, well worth the price of admission. So we go through the first story where Robin is telling one of his favorite adventures with Conner, Superboy, and it is sad. We also get to see the new Toyman, Hiro Okumura, which we haven't seen in a while. It's a very touching story because they have a real Abbott & Costello thing going. Or if you don't know who that is, a Jerry Seifeld / Kramer thing. Then on top of that you have a story about, whom I can only assume is Jeph Loeb's son, Sam. It talks about his progression with cancer, and puts it in a frame of reference with Smallville. Not necessarily the TV show. But obviously, Superman was one of his favorite characters. Again, very moving story. Especially when you consider that his father wrote it. The good news is that all the original artwork is going to be auctioned off at Wizard World Chicago August 4-6, 2006. It says that all the proceeds are going to go to the SAM LOEB COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Sounds like a good cause. In his picture, he looks like a good kid. Go out and buy this book!!! And buy multiple copies. I did!!