An interesting read that doesn't quite grip you! - Rated 
I like the amusing interactions between Bizarro#1, Batzarro and everyone else...the story however, is mildly disappointing, as the World's Finest don't seem to shine as much as they did in Batman/Superman 'Absolute Power', or in Matt Wagner's 'Trinity'.
That said, this book works as a nice exercise in weirdness, with the two 'zarro's' stealing the thunder with their insane eloquence.
Strictly for collectors and fanboys!
Crisis on infinite timelines - Rated 
If you love the various versions of the DC Universe, you'll love this as the Legion of Super Villans from the 31st Century pervert time and turn Kal-El and Bruce Wayne into their obedient 'children'
lots of different paths - a must for Legion lovers plus Kamandi and a host of others such as the Alam Moore (Earth 1) and Kingdom Come versions of Superman.
The story is well written and well drawn with two niggles. 1 Superman looks awful and 2 would he really have acquiesced to three villans' teachings and done some of the things he did? But that aside Loeb's script is great.
Chop-socky brilliance, but what actually happens? - Rated
I love this book, don't get me wrong. I love the art, adore the superior way in which Superman and Batman think about EVERYTHING differently, but what has always bugged me about Jeph Loeb is his inability to tell an awesome story. He has the dialogue spot-on, but I'm always curious about his endings. You'll see what I mean.
However, with that out of the way, this is a great exploration of characters who may not possibly be able to support their own title, like Katana and Captain Atom. As I said, the Bats/Supes is worth the price is worth it alone. The thoughts of both characters, is for me, what comics are about. Batman is such a rich character. Superman, although he is struggling and needs a reinvention, how do you do that? Its impossible to reinvent Superman. Let him be, and give him some decent villains instead!
But anyhow, buy this book, I love it. Its a lot of fun. Try getting the monthly Batman/Superman comic too.
Good but not great - Rated
"Batman and Superman - Public enemies" is a good addition to the DC universe but the book is not without its problems but lets deal with the positive first.
Public enemies teams both Superman and Batman together for a story which perfectly captures the dynamic between the two characters. Some of the narrative comments made by Batman and Superman are excellent. The best thing about this book is the way that both Superman and Batman sound, the dialogue between them is so natural and the mutual respect and friction between them is spot on. The story itself centres around a Kryptonite meteor heading for earth and Lex Luthor blaming Supes for this and declaring both him and Bats "Public Enemies". From this point you will find a very action packed story with Supes and Bats fleeing capture. The action scenes are fantastic and a high point of the stories mid section.
But sadly there are a few minor things that pull the book down form being five stars. Although superbly written by Jeph Loeb I did find the art of Ed McGuiness quite underwhelming. Despite being very nicely coloured the actual characters all looked to similar and Superman for some reason sports a huge jaw at points.
Secondly, the first five parts of the story appear to have a sense of urgency and keep building toward what you hope will be a satisfying climax, unfortunately in the final chapter everything gets wrapped up in quite a silly way and after seeing Bats and Supes taken on by the JLA and others in earlier parts the ending seems to be a bit too easily solved. But, this book is a worthy addition to any Superman or Batman collection but for the casual reader there are a lot better titles. e.g "Batman- Hush" or "Superman for all seasons."
BELIEVE IT - Rated 
As an avid Batman comics reader I read this title when sold as the separate issues, and could certainly not wait for the next continuing issue. I do not agree with the review offered previously. For a long time Batman and Superman were allies, very good friends even. Right up to the 70s and early 80s. However during the Dark Knight Returns period, Superman was cast as an adversary of Batman's. Although I am the no. 1 Batman fan, and agree heartfelt with Bruce that Clark can be sloppy and undisciplined, nonetheless I did not always like seeing how every artist and writer since had continued with the adversarial feelings. THEN along comes this book, and while thankfully not being as cheesily chummy as the older stories were, it certainly shows how these 'World's Finest' heroes should feel and view each other. There will even be moments that will grip you emotionally, unintentionally or not. If you have never read it, then read it, you do not know what you are missing. As I said, it has been far too long for these two to get along. Thank DC that some astute writer finally put it right. Certainly as good as the relationship between the two on the 'Justice League' cartoon series.
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