I am the President of the United States. It's like the old saying... if you want someone killed right-- YOU HAVE TO DO IT YOURSELF! 
Superman/Batman #5 is an issue of the series Superman/Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 2004.
Synopsis for "The World's Finest, Part 5 of 6: State of Siege"
Continued from last issue...
President Lex Luthor announces the capture of Superman and Batman. Batman and Superman's allies come to rescue them, but Luthor has plans in place to capture them. These plans involve Luthor himself attacking and capturing Batman's allies as Luthor is now possessed of superpowers as a result of his mysterious injections. His plans are successful, and all the allies are captured. Luthor then meets Captain Marvel and Hawkman in the Oval Office. When Luthor is confronted, he dons a new suit of power armor saying that he will take care of Batman and Superman himself.
The story continues next issue...
Appearing in "The World's Finest, Part 5 of 6: State of Siege"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Captain Atom
- Future Superman
- Major-Force (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Washington, D.C.
- Kansas (Future)
- Apokolips (Future) (Cameo)
Items:
- Lex Luthor's Warsuit
- Natasha's Steel Armor
- Steel's Hammer II
- Thanagarian Mace
- Venom/Liquid Kryptonite Mixture
Vehicles:
Notes
Continuity Notes
- It is not explained here, but the "future Superman" seen here is the Superman from Earth-423 as seen in Superman #423–Action Comics #583. He traveled back in time here to kill Superman in Superman/Batman #2 because of future alterations to the timeline seen in Absolute Power in Superman/Batman #14– #18. He next appears in Superman/Batman #15.
Publication Notes
- This issue is reprinted in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Superman/Batman Vol. 1, Absolute Superman/Batman Vol. 1 and Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 1.
See Also