Allies in Conflict
Some characters originally conceived as heroes have come into conflict with Superman.
| Enemy | First appearance | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Batman | Detective Comics #27 (May 1939) | As a child, Bruce Wayne watched his parents murdered by mugger, Joe Chill. Driven by this, he worked to make himself into the perfect crime fighter. He has fought Superman on occasion, most notably in the 1986 miniseries Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. |
| Maxima | Action Comics #645 (September 1989) | The princess of Almerac. She came to Earth, looking for Superman as a potential mate, but he turned her down. She has been both a friend and enemy of Superman. She died during the Our Worlds at War crossover. |
| Vartox | Superman #281 (November 1974) | An alien superhero, who sometimes fights Superman. His powers are equivalent to Superman's and he was once a boyfriend of Lana Lang |
Read more about this topic: List Of Superman Enemies
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