Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #34

by Mark Waid, Fran Galán (artist)

The Super-Pets have gone berserk, Metropolis and Gotham City stand on the verge of ruin, and the world’s only hope is…the Batgirl/Olsen team? It’s a comedy of terrors as—wait, is that a ?ying monkey in a red cape…?

Genres: Dc Comics, Comics, Batman, Superman

Kindle Edition

Published December 18, 2024

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 4 out of 5]

1/31/25

[Edward Covington · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 🦮🐕‍🦺’s

“Who’s a good boy!?”

[Jedi · Rating 5 out of 5]

jimmy trying it w batgirl 😭😭
also awww i didn't know babs had a dog and i also didn't know jimmy keeps kyrpto like did he adopt him or is he just watching him?? 😭 idk i feel like im always confused reading these comics
also why has the art style changed? is it still dan mora they're just trying smth new? idk it doesn't rlly matter i just missed seeing my characters in that iconic mora style idk still loved it

[Richard A · Rating 4 out of 5]

I usually enjoy the books from this Title but this one was just plain silly, poorly written and drawn. At least it was somewhat humorous but please can we have a little more shock and awe? Otherwise this just reminds of the stories from the 60's and that was when I rarely read DC comics.

[Paxton Holley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe more of a 3.5 star read.

Fun, one off story. Team up with Batgirl and Jimmy Olsen, and the super pets Ace the Bat Hound and Krypto.

[Sam Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just simply great

[Chris Loan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little one shot, kinda wish the team up of Batgirl, Olson and the pups was a little more drawn out, could have been funny! Also… “There’s a cat?!?” That last page 🤣

[Cameron Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This issue honestly had more personality than the entire Eclipso arc combined.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute!

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Joseph Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesss this is so fucking fun I love the writing and the art

[Mar · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3,5/5)