We NO TEAM UP! We Must Do NOTHING To Save Superman And Batman! 
- — Bizarro
Superman/Batman #21 is an issue of the series Superman/Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 2005. It was published on July 27, 2005.
Synopsis for "With a Vengeance! Part Two: Mistaken Identity Crisis"
Continued from last issue...
While Batman and Superman are fighting the Atomic Skull, who is stealing a briefcase with radioactive materials in it from Wayne Tech, the Maximums appear, seeking revenge on Superman and Batman for killing their teammate, Skyscraper, but the only problem is that Superman and Batman have no idea what they're talking about. The Soldier fires a bullet at the Skull, and it passes through Superman's hand and causes the Skull to violently release a large amount of radiation that Superman acts to contain. Although Robot observes Sueprman's heroic act, Viking will have none of it.
Soldier and Monster attempt to subdue Batman when Batzarro intervenes, blinding everyone with his "smoke" bombs. Batman's special batarang shocks Monster into breaking down into an inert monster and Becky, the little girl who merges with and controls him. As Superman crashes nearby, Batman leaps to take Becky to safety.
Viking using his axes, carved from black ice by Ymir, cutting Superman's skin, while Hornet flies into his ear and begins to grow... Viking strikes Superman down while Soldier kicks Batman into unconsciousness.
The Maximums return to their world via Boom Tube, while Batzarro looks on. Batzarro later comes looking for Bizarro at the 'Graveyard of Solitude', and tells him what happened to Superman and Batman. After hearing this, Bizarro immediately decides to team-up with Batzarro to find and rescue their counterparts.
The story continues next issue...
Appearing in "With a Vengeance! Part Two: Mistaken Identity Crisis"
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Other Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth (Voice Only)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Metropolis
- Graveyard of Solitude
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Notes
Continuity Notes
- The Maximums are a superhero group from an alternate timeline, a very obvious pastiche of Marvel's Avengers. There presence here is due to timeline alterations caused by Mister Mxyzptlk and Joker as part of a cosmic game between the two. Batzarro is also a creation of the Joker for this game. This is revealed in Superman/Batman #25.
Publication Notes
- This issue is reprinted in Superman/Batman: Vengeance, Superman/Batman Vol. 2, Absolute Superman/Batman Vol. 2 and Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 1.
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