Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #13

by Mark Waid, Dan Mora (Cover Art), Tamra Bonvillain (Colorist)

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS METAMORPHO? In the pages of World’s Finest, Batman, Robin, and Superman have traversed some of the DCU’s most iconic locations and teamed up with the likes of the Teen Titans, Doom Patrol, and Supergirl, but none of that will prepare them as they must go across the globe in search of Rex Mason, a.k.a. Metamorpho, the Element Man! The World’s Finest Strangest Adventure begins here!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Superman, Comic Book

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2023

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[James DeSantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as fun as the last few issues, but still good. Art as always is great and the mystery and Bruce's twist is nice. Still a really really solid series.

[James B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great from start to finish, even with the massive twist ending. Art is amazing as usual.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

New arc. Wonderful art, very interesting storyline. Perfect.

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal issue

This issue is awesome with writing and phenomenal with artwork.
What about Java as a suspect or Lex Luthor or Max Lord?
I'm sorry Jimmy your wrong!

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was getting a little disappointed with the series, and now I'm back on board.
This is exactly why I fell in love with it in the first issue and feel like it's back on track again.

I love when Bruce is doing detective work and Superman is assisting with any kind of journalism or common sense or just hanging around waiting for him to do his thing. I know it kind of nerfs how smart Clark can be, hanging around the background, but it's fine. I like watching that friendship dynamic in action however it shows up.

And the murder mystery aspect is super interesting. I have a theory that might be totally off the wall, but I'm going to keep it to myself. It's comics though, so I'm not sure anything is off the wall. But if I'm right I'll share. And if I'm wrong I'll share, I guess. But I think I know what happened to Simon Stagg.
And I love that Bruce Wayne didn't have a working alibi, somehow. With Alfred and Dick Grayson and his own cameras and things I love that he didn't have a charity event, or something going on -I mean also I suppose his Batman activities, but he usually has ways to explain those away so I find it hilarious he is so so so easy to frame for murder. Especially a very hard to pull off murder.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tras unos últimos números quizás por debajo del excelso potencial del arranque. Este nuevo arco argumental vuelve a dejar con los dientes bien largos. Tanto por recuperar de esta estupenda forma un personaje como Metamorfo (que prepara su debut live-action en la próxima película de Superman, por lo que merece la pena que se haga puesta al día para el personal general), como plantear esta increíble deriva para las nuevas aventuras de los "Mejores del Mundo". Con un desenlace que antecede a estupendas posibilidades por parte de Mark Waid y el arte de Dan Mora.

[Brandon Delgado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic heroes in new yet classic stories

If you love superheroes, you owe it to yourself to read this series. It has everything and more! Superheroes at their best with a modern take.

[Burton Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mora is so good. And they got me with that final page turn.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, did not see that coming. Glad we're back to regular storytelling and done with awkward super hero dates. The way Mora draws Bruce...🤤.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75

[Murphy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly executed twist ending!!

[Ernez · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice to see a bit more of Jimmy Olsen and Metmorpho. Also, apparently this one came out on Mark Waid's birthday.

[lyz · Rating 5 out of 5]

METAMORPHO I LOVE YOUUUUUU I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU

[Luis Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Estrellas

[Paxton Holley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enter Metamorpho.

Waid’s Worlds Finest title is so good. I’m really having fun with this and I like it’s not *just* Superman and Batman, but both of their families too.