--- product_id: 38968274 title: "Enemies & Allies: A Novel" brand: "kevin j anderson" price: "£18.91" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38968274-enemies-and-allies-a-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Enemies & Allies: A Novel **Brand:** kevin j anderson **Price:** £18.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Enemies & Allies: A Novel by kevin j anderson - **How much does it cost?** £18.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38968274-enemies-and-allies-a-novel) ## Best For - kevin j anderson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kevin j anderson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Enemies & Allies: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51R5sAfcwYL.jpg) ![Enemies & Allies: A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51p+JC0We2L.jpg) ![Enemies & Allies: A Novel - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31nlfLO8NJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Weekend escapism *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016* Set in the 1950's, Superman meets Batman. Initially Batman doesn't believe Superman is an alien and questions his motives, while Superman thinks Batman is a lawless vigilante. Eventually they come to trust each other and team up to defeat Lex Luthor. Pretty true to the comics of the era. Many reviewers have said it's more of a "young adult" style book. Yes, the good guys are simply good and the bad guys are bad, though Luthor is more driven by ego than evil or emotion. I would more compare it to the style of E. E. "Doc" Smith and his Skylark of Space or Gray Lensman novels. Simple, straightforward characters and plot, but enjoyable action yarns nonetheless. And Anderson seems to remember something that's missing from the "Man of Steel" and "B v S" movies- Superman is supposed to be a sunny, optimistic, hopeful character, which is almost completely missing in the movies. Sure, he's naive. That's why other heroes and villains frequently refer to him as the "big, blue boy scout". That quality shows in this book, and that's one of the reasons I enjoyed it even though it was somewhat simple and predictable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun take on a classic superhero alliance *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2010* While not as ambitious and sure-footed as his novel about Superman's home planet, "The Last Days of Krypton", Kevin Anderson's "Enemies & Allies" is a fun little read about Superman and Batman taking on Lex Luthor in the 1950's. And "fun" is the key word here: encompassing the arms race, the flying saucer craze, a giant Kryptonite meteor, evil Soviet generals, mutant monsters, a megalomanical plan for world domination, and a host of other real-world and fantastical elements, the book's aim is to emulate classic comic-book story telling at its best. And it largely succeeds.While "Enemies & Allies" might have been a bit more fun if Superman and Batman had established their famous alliance much earlier in the book, I recognize that this is basically Kevin Anderson's take on the origin of that fabled team. So he needed to show all the steps: how these very different personalities initially distrusted one another; then reluctantly worked together on an occasion or two; and, finally, established mutual trust and cameraderie. So, even though I was five steps ahead of these characters and knew that they'd eventually become friends and allies, it was still fun to see the individual steps occur.Pop culture fans will also enjoy Mr. Anderson's little nods to previous Batman and Superman stories in other media. For instance, Superman's crystal-shard Fortress of Solitude is right out of the 1978 Richard Donner movie, and Batman actually uses the famous preparing-the-Batmobile spiel from the character's 1960's TV series: "Turbines to power! Atomic batteries to speed!" It's also kind of neat that Bruce Wayne enjoys Ian Fleming's James Bond novels, and uses many of Fleming's ideas in the gadgets he constructs.While maybe not the be-all-and-end-all Superman/Batman team-up novel, I can't imagine fans of these two characters' various TV, film, and comic book incarnations not having at least a pretty good time with this story. The relentlessly upbeat Superman and the eternally cynical Batman always make a fascinating team, and that's no exception here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but unfortunately a stand-alone novel *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017* Anderson is very good at his job. Here, he takes two iconic DC characters, and rather than set them in the current time and climate, he sets them up at approximately the time period the new wave of super-heroes arrived on mewstands: the mid-50's. He's taken a few liberties with historical events and names, but that can be forgiven as the storyline is so good. It follows the main characters: Superman, Batman, and Lois Lane, as well as a couple of villains, Lex Luthor and a Russian general who's name is forgettable. My only regret with this book is that, because it takes place in an alternate timeline, there's going to be no sequel. Had there been one, If probably have given this 5 stars. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38968274-enemies-and-allies-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/38968274-enemies-and-allies-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*