Batman/Superman

"Truth Hurts, Part Four"

Cover Date September 2015
Issue #24
Pages 32
Type Cameo
Cover Price $3.99
Featured Character Hans von Hammer
Guest Characters Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore)

Synopsis

The reality-warping fallout of the sprawling 'Truth' story arc reaches an explosive, chronological collision point. As a destabilized Clark Kent navigates a high-stakes corporate power play, a massive temporal distortion moshes past and present warfare realities directly over the skies of modern continuity. This spatial rift physically pulls Rittmeister Hans von Hammer and a tactical hunting pack of Imperial German Fokker Triplanes straight out of 1918 and into a chaotic modern dogfight. Drawn with raw kinetic energy by Ardian Syaf, the 'Hammer of Hell' engages the high-tech, modern aerial defenses, briefly shooting down the Justice League-allied hero Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) before his strict, unbreakable military code of honor prompts him to pivot and shield her from subsequent tactical damage. The multi-era interception serves as a stunning visual celebration of the character's legacy within an unexpected superhero landscape.

Collector Notes

A highly unique and essential modern tracking asset for properties indexing Enemy Ace's historical cameos. This issue represents a rare instance where the classic World War I anti-hero transitions out of his self-contained historical anthologies to actively participate in standard, in-continuity DC superhero crossovers. Artist Ardian Syaf delivers spectacular, classically structured superhero draftsmanship, adapting the distinct visual lines of the Fokker Dr.I Triplane and von Hammer's vintage flight gear to seamlessly match the sleek, dynamic panel flows of modern production.

Creative Team

Writer Greg Pak
Penciler Ardian Syaf
Inker Yildiray Cinar; Howard Porter
Letterer Rob Leigh