Superman/Batman #23 is an issue of the series Superman/Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 2005.
Synopsis for "Smoke and Mirrors"
The Kryptonite Man-possessed Batman fights with Superman while the Maximums argue over their fate. Superman uses Robot's exterior armor to encase K-Man and force him out of Batman's body.
Bizarro and Batzarro appear and try to drag their idols to safety, but Viking's axes cuts through Batzarro's chains, dropping him back to earth.
After Boom Tubing back to New Earth, Bizarro appears on Paradise Island to recruit Supergirl's help in fighting the Maximums. Metron reminds Superman of his obligation to free Darkseid, imprisoned in the Source Wall.
It is revealed that The Joker and Mxy are playing a game with the heroes as game pieces. Mxy remarks that now that the pieces are all in place, the real game begins.
The Superman and Batman who appeared on the Maximums' world seeking revenge for the murder of Lois Lane were from an alternate timeline that no longer exists.
Appearing in "Smoke and Mirrors"
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Villains:
- Darkseid
- The Joker
- Kryptonite Man
- Mister Mxyzptlk
Other Characters:
Locations:
- Maximums' reality
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