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Crimefighting through spa treatments = okay.
Crimefighting through hot chocolate and fudge = does "not suck."
Crimefighting leading to the suggestion that Catwoman might have to take Riddler down = SUCKS.
Crimefighting uncovering spontaneous dances to celebrate how a superhero can solve Eddie's riddles within 15 minutes = PRICELESS!

I really enjoyed seeing the intricacies of the relationships between Batman/Bruce and Superman/Clark and Selina and Eddie in tandem. Chris has clearly shown how Batman and Superman can have a synergistic relationship, both in her comments and in her lateset chapter. I loved seeing how the two of them methodically worked through the various clues and tidbits that have surfaced thus far in the investigation. In particular, Batman's musing on how they would use different tactics to "interrogate" Dr. Hamilton was spot-on (Clark, who knew you could be so sadistic!), as was Batman's interruption to stop wasting time.

Another highlight in the Batman/Superman area was Batman's explanation of Riddler's modus operandi (Chris, I couldn't have described it better myself). The best teachers know their material and can find ways to teach it to others. Maybe Batman can add teacher to his repetoire of skills...assuming that Psychobat doesn't spoil everything with his monosyllabic barks and grunts.

One last note: there have been times when I’ve contemplated that the “S” in Superman doesn’t stand for subtle or smart. Certainly the last few chapters have suggested otherwise. However, Superman gained a temporary reprieve from such thoughts in this chapter by picking up on various subtleties (Lois’s sudden tone shift with Bruce, picking up on Dr. Hamilton’s distress) and thoroughly understanding Batman’s explanation on Riddler, using Luthor as a comparison, to the point where he can paraphrase back what he heard. More importantly, I’m forced to consider the credence behind the idea that “S” stands for selfless after he asked Batman “Are you okay?” rather than “Why didn’t you talk to me?” That’s definitely something that Superman, or a true friend, would do.

As for Selina and Eddie, it's no wonder they gel together so well. Both of them are quite intelligent, appreciate others with similar levels of intelligence (each other, Lois Lane), and have a certain disregard for caped metahumans and civilians who don't seem to exercise their grey matter. They also have similar viewpoints towards things like rules and the law. No wonder Eddie's trying to recruit her for some "practical socialism" (or at least reminisce about such times). I wish I could describe how much I marveled at their relationship(particularly after I devoted so much time to the Batman/Superman counterpart). All I can say is that their compatibility as friends clearly shows in the effortless and entirely natural conversation that Selina and Eddie engaged in.

Oddly enough, both relationships also have a certain familial flair. The "provoking" that Bruce and Clark engaged in is just the sort of thing you might expect between two brothers (of a non-dysfunctional family, thank you very much :P). As for the banter between Selina and Eddie...it does resemble the sort of back-and-forth chatter between two siblings who know each other SO well.

I'll conclude with the following thought: it occurs to me that a really cruel April Fools' Day joke to play on Selina would be to bring Krypto to the Mansion, sit back with some popcorn, and enjoy the show...