Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #22

by Mark Waid, Dan Mora (cover_art), Tamra Bonvillain (colorist)

Trapped in the universe of Kingdom Come, the World’s Finest heroes encounter skewed versions of their friends-a team calling itself the Justice Battalion! Can Batman and Superman prevent Boy Thunder from fulfilling his destiny and becoming the bloodthirsty Magog?

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Superman

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 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

[Murphy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

3/4/24

[Roland Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent issue. Really enjoying this arc

[Paxton Holley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is all a prequel to Kingdom Come.

Gog turns Thunderman into Magog. Supes and Bats are put in the Catacombs as prisoners. They meet Metron who tells them Gog’s story.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good build up issue. We knew Supes and Bats couldn't stop all those heroes so they did get kidnapped but the Superman/Batman of this Kingdom Come Universe aren't as dumb as others have thought. Learning the history of Gog, things about to get interesting.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. That's really all I can say without spoiling too much. Or at least I feel like if I talk about it, I'll give so much away.
I enjoyed it. I look forward to the next issue. 'Nuff said.

[Edward Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🦇 awesome set up. Waid and Mora forever!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ojo a este nuevo Thanos estando más en la línea de nihilismo devastador cósmico que la versión actual más conocida de las pelis.

[Eugene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Kingdom Come tie in is starting to piece things together.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Steven Shinder · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is still cool at least.