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Batman/Superman: World's Finest
Batman/Superman World's Finest, Vol. 6: IMPossible
The World’s Finest duo of Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited, Kingdom Come) and Dan Mora (Absolute Power, Justice League Unlimited) continue their romp through the DC Universe and into the fifth dimension in sixth volume of Batman/Superman World’s Finest, collecting World’s Finest #26-30!
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 24, 2025
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Mark Waid
3,195 books1,285 followersMark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
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December 31, 2024
7.6/10
The series so far have been so much fun. In the beginning of this new arc however i got worried maybe it will become too silly. All the Mite characters and Mr. mxyplik was a lot. I was wrong. Although like the rest of the series this arc also has humour, but again is balanced with seriousness of the situation.
By the end i actually found the characters, Bat-Mite mostly, to be very compelling. I think Waid has a blast writing the series and he passes that to the reader. The art is done by Dan Mora, so i don't have to say anything else.
The series so far have been so much fun. In the beginning of this new arc however i got worried maybe it will become too silly. All the Mite characters and Mr. mxyplik was a lot. I was wrong. Although like the rest of the series this arc also has humour, but again is balanced with seriousness of the situation.
By the end i actually found the characters, Bat-Mite mostly, to be very compelling. I think Waid has a blast writing the series and he passes that to the reader. The art is done by Dan Mora, so i don't have to say anything else.
August 8, 2025
Better than it had any right to be given all the mites running around, but it's Waid and Mora, and they're both pretty good at this sequential storytelling thing.
September 28, 2024
Continuing on with the trend of being good ol' superhero fun (well, for the most part). The main story, 'Impossible', is one of those bonkers stories that only works in a setting like this. It's creative, wacky, very cheesy, and backed by Mora's famtastic art; a perfect mixture of ingredients for a comic. However, the Trinity story isn't as impactful for something marketed as 'The Trinity's First Adventure', and the start to 'Shadows Fall' does, in fact, fall. It appears to be steering away from the Batman / Superman formula, and whilst the Justice Society is always welcome, it would be a shame to see the titular two sidelined in their own run.
actual rating 3.5 stars
actual rating 3.5 stars
April 10, 2025
3.9 stars
August 28, 2025
The previous volume of World's Finest ended with a prologue issue that sets up the next big arc. Whilst it would have made more sense to have that issue to open this volume, the very first page of #26 sets the wacky tone of this arc, which opens with a splash page featuring Batman, Superman, Robin, Mister Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite wearing shades whilst walking with a fiery explosion behind them.
As the two fifth-dimensional imps seek the help of the two Super Friends, a new evil has emerged by the name of Doom-Mite from the sixth dimension, wreaking havoc with DC's iconic villains getting their own imp counterpart. With many of Earth's heroes clashing against this trippy army by Doom-Mite, who visually looks like a cross between the Joker and Marvel's Mojo, the unlikely champion that is chosen to compete for the claim of the third dimension is Jimmy Olsen.
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Mister Mxyzptlk is seen more as a comical villain who uses his reality-warping powers to torment Superman. In the case of Bat-Mite, created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff, he is the ultimate fanboy who has worshipped Batman to the point of just being a nuisance. In recent years, if not decades, both these characters have been used to acknowledge and poke fun of certain aspects of DC's media history, whether it is Adam West-starred campiness or Frank Miller grittiness.
The comical nature of the fifth-dimensional imps, as well as the winking acknowledgement of DC's history is very apparent throughout this arc. Known for his encyclopaedic love of all things superhero-related, Waid throws in imaginative sequences that sees the titular heroes being transported into multiple dimensions, whilst unlikely heroes like the aforementioned Jimmy Olsen being split off into multiple incarnations, thanks to the impish magic. As unwieldy as the storytelling can be, especially with the amount of Easter Eggs sprinkled throughout, it manages to find an emotional core, surprisingly from Bat-Mite who is trying to learn what it means to be a hero and not just gushing over the Caped Crusader.
Arguably the busiest artist currently working in comics, it is surprising that Dan Mora never feels like he is not giving 100% to his work. While his style is perhaps looser here with the cartoonish designs of the imps, who are placed into Looney Tunes-like situations, the amount of other characters being presented in nearly every page is just outstanding. However, one should not negate the work by Travis Mercer, whose art is displayed when Batman and Superman are plunged into the other dimensions, where their appearance change, most notably a humourous reference to the 70s Super Friends cartoon.
Concluding this volume is #30, which marks the first adventure for DC's holy trinity as Batman and Superman (and Robin) arrive at Themiscyra to help Wonder Woman, solving a murder mystery. With striking art by Gleb Melnikov who maintains that retro aesthetic that defines the series, as well as showcasing the world of the Amazons, but the story itself feels unsubstantial, similar to the two-part storyline that Waid wrote about the initial pairing for Batman and Superman.
Despite the unwieldy nature of this volume, it gives you an idea about what Waid and Mora have in store with Justice League Unlimited. As for the volume itself, it embodies the fun Silver Age antics of this series.
As the two fifth-dimensional imps seek the help of the two Super Friends, a new evil has emerged by the name of Doom-Mite from the sixth dimension, wreaking havoc with DC's iconic villains getting their own imp counterpart. With many of Earth's heroes clashing against this trippy army by Doom-Mite, who visually looks like a cross between the Joker and Marvel's Mojo, the unlikely champion that is chosen to compete for the claim of the third dimension is Jimmy Olsen.
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Mister Mxyzptlk is seen more as a comical villain who uses his reality-warping powers to torment Superman. In the case of Bat-Mite, created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff, he is the ultimate fanboy who has worshipped Batman to the point of just being a nuisance. In recent years, if not decades, both these characters have been used to acknowledge and poke fun of certain aspects of DC's media history, whether it is Adam West-starred campiness or Frank Miller grittiness.
The comical nature of the fifth-dimensional imps, as well as the winking acknowledgement of DC's history is very apparent throughout this arc. Known for his encyclopaedic love of all things superhero-related, Waid throws in imaginative sequences that sees the titular heroes being transported into multiple dimensions, whilst unlikely heroes like the aforementioned Jimmy Olsen being split off into multiple incarnations, thanks to the impish magic. As unwieldy as the storytelling can be, especially with the amount of Easter Eggs sprinkled throughout, it manages to find an emotional core, surprisingly from Bat-Mite who is trying to learn what it means to be a hero and not just gushing over the Caped Crusader.
Arguably the busiest artist currently working in comics, it is surprising that Dan Mora never feels like he is not giving 100% to his work. While his style is perhaps looser here with the cartoonish designs of the imps, who are placed into Looney Tunes-like situations, the amount of other characters being presented in nearly every page is just outstanding. However, one should not negate the work by Travis Mercer, whose art is displayed when Batman and Superman are plunged into the other dimensions, where their appearance change, most notably a humourous reference to the 70s Super Friends cartoon.
Concluding this volume is #30, which marks the first adventure for DC's holy trinity as Batman and Superman (and Robin) arrive at Themiscyra to help Wonder Woman, solving a murder mystery. With striking art by Gleb Melnikov who maintains that retro aesthetic that defines the series, as well as showcasing the world of the Amazons, but the story itself feels unsubstantial, similar to the two-part storyline that Waid wrote about the initial pairing for Batman and Superman.
Despite the unwieldy nature of this volume, it gives you an idea about what Waid and Mora have in store with Justice League Unlimited. As for the volume itself, it embodies the fun Silver Age antics of this series.
July 12, 2025
I can't say I am disappointed with this book, because it was more or less what I was expecting. As soon as I saw the Imps on the cover and from the last issue, I knew it was going to be madness.
The Imps are in trouble. They have discovered they can be killed. The "hero" Imps are in hiding, and the "villain" Imps are empowering their villains. Is this part of a greater game and can Batman and Superman, (mainly Batman), work out the big picture? Then Batman, Superman and Robin help Wonder Woman solve a locked room mystery.
The has good artwork, but the first arc is madness as expected. The last story was my favourite of the book. However, it was not unexpected. If anyone is not a fan of the Imps I don't think skipping this book does anything to jog the continuity. If you are a fan of the Imps enjoy. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
The Imps are in trouble. They have discovered they can be killed. The "hero" Imps are in hiding, and the "villain" Imps are empowering their villains. Is this part of a greater game and can Batman and Superman, (mainly Batman), work out the big picture? Then Batman, Superman and Robin help Wonder Woman solve a locked room mystery.
The has good artwork, but the first arc is madness as expected. The last story was my favourite of the book. However, it was not unexpected. If anyone is not a fan of the Imps I don't think skipping this book does anything to jog the continuity. If you are a fan of the Imps enjoy. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
August 17, 2025
This wasn't really for me. I'm basically like Batman when it comes to Bat-mite and Mr. Mxyplik. They annoy the shit out of me.
The Jimmy Olsen stuff was pretty fun, and I still love the vibe of this comic but I'd be okay with all of those imps just leaving forever.
The Jimmy Olsen stuff was pretty fun, and I still love the vibe of this comic but I'd be okay with all of those imps just leaving forever.
September 16, 2025
well...l loved the art....and I sort of ran alongside the fun story...but never really jumped aboard
October 22, 2025
3.5 rounded up
February 24, 2025
Oh my god this arc had me in literal stitches. Bringing the fantastical nature of Batmite and Mxyzptlk into the Worlds Finest comics was absolutely incredible. So many great splash pages, including the great homage to the animated series. This kind of story shouldn’t work, but it works on every level. Also can we talk about the league of Jimmy’s 🤣 This arc was turned up to 11 and didn’t stop!
February 21, 2025
Waid and Mora continue their enjoyable action-packed superhero fun. This volume, in particular, embraces the wacky 70s superhero concepts that turns it into something modern, yet silly fun.
October 10, 2025
Truly did not expect to enjoy a "-mite" focused narrative as much as I did. All the fifth dimension imps have run to our boring third dimension fearing an all powerful imp foe who's out to kill them. Cue a bunch of goofy battles, perfectly illustrated by Dan Mora and with much joyful writing from Mark Waid.
The dimension hopping is probably the best part, especially seeing Superman, Batman, and Robin struggle through the first and second dimensions (single-point-man! flatman!). I can't say I fully understood the big bad or how it all played out, but I'm a bit glad the fifth dimensional toys have been put away (for now).
This storyline is followed by a Trinity adventure to investigate a murder mystery in Thymescira. I can honestly say that I have completely forgotten what happened in this story, so it probably wasn't like, lights out amazing.
The dimension hopping is probably the best part, especially seeing Superman, Batman, and Robin struggle through the first and second dimensions (single-point-man! flatman!). I can't say I fully understood the big bad or how it all played out, but I'm a bit glad the fifth dimensional toys have been put away (for now).
This storyline is followed by a Trinity adventure to investigate a murder mystery in Thymescira. I can honestly say that I have completely forgotten what happened in this story, so it probably wasn't like, lights out amazing.
July 2, 2025
3.5/5 man I feel bad for bat-mite 😔
August 16, 2025
dan mora my goat!!! bat-mite was so cutey
September 5, 2025
Not a huge fan of the imps.
October 8, 2025
why is this series keep getting better and better
November 11, 2024
Que divertida historia, después de leerla me sentí bastante relajado como si hubiera leído un gran suspiro, sin duda este equipo de waid y mora está creando uno de los más grandes comics dentro del género.
December 20, 2024
Impossible is a great story! This series changes tone wildly from arc to arc, and this finally gave me what I was hoping for in a Mark Waid Superman/Batman title: A creative, fun, and funny story that is somehow fair to modern "serious" superheroes while fully embracing the wacky ideas of the past. It was a joy.
I am reading this in the monthly single issues, though. I'm not sure what you'd think if you actually read the collected volumes. If the publisher's details are right, this one omits the first chapter of the story (that was found in the previous volume), then has a perfectly fine single issue about the first Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman adventure (which would have fit better in the previous volume, as that was about characters' first meetings), and then ends with the first chapter of the NEXT volume! What the hell is that supposed to be? It would be unforgivable even if this series didn't have such big stylistic changes from story to story.
This rating is for the Impossible story plus the Trinity's first meeting. I guess I'll make sense of the next story when I review the next volume. If you are trying to read this in collected editions, I'm very sorry.
I am reading this in the monthly single issues, though. I'm not sure what you'd think if you actually read the collected volumes. If the publisher's details are right, this one omits the first chapter of the story (that was found in the previous volume), then has a perfectly fine single issue about the first Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman adventure (which would have fit better in the previous volume, as that was about characters' first meetings), and then ends with the first chapter of the NEXT volume! What the hell is that supposed to be? It would be unforgivable even if this series didn't have such big stylistic changes from story to story.
This rating is for the Impossible story plus the Trinity's first meeting. I guess I'll make sense of the next story when I review the next volume. If you are trying to read this in collected editions, I'm very sorry.
June 13, 2025
Batman & Superman find themselves face-to-face with the two imps they hate most in the multiverse, Bat-Mite & Mister Mxyzptlk. But those two aren't here to cause trouble - they need help against an even bigger threat!
This arc's silly in all the right ways. World's Finest likes feeling like a timeless book, and that works well with a story like this where you've got characters gaining superpowers and dimensions and haircuts all at once. There's a big heart at the centre of it too, which is always a bonus. And there's a single issue here that retells the first time that Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman worked together, which is also pretty sweet.
On the art side, Dan Mora manages most of the load for the last time, with Travis Mercer helping out a bit. The art styles shift as the story progresses as a result of the imps messing with things, so they work well in tandem. Meanwhile the single issue is handled by Gleb Melnikov, who does a bang-up job also.
Another solid entry of World's Finest. Nothing IMPossible here.
This arc's silly in all the right ways. World's Finest likes feeling like a timeless book, and that works well with a story like this where you've got characters gaining superpowers and dimensions and haircuts all at once. There's a big heart at the centre of it too, which is always a bonus. And there's a single issue here that retells the first time that Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman worked together, which is also pretty sweet.
On the art side, Dan Mora manages most of the load for the last time, with Travis Mercer helping out a bit. The art styles shift as the story progresses as a result of the imps messing with things, so they work well in tandem. Meanwhile the single issue is handled by Gleb Melnikov, who does a bang-up job also.
Another solid entry of World's Finest. Nothing IMPossible here.
July 19, 2025
4.25/5
I didn’t think this would be that good with the imps and all. I thought it would be too silly and have little story but it actually ended up being great!!
Little Bat-Mite being a hero and learning a lesson about why he can’t be part of Batman’s current world was excellent but I loved them being in the second dimension most. 😄 Neat way to tie in some older comic art style.
I loved seeing all the heroes and hero imps coming together and that JIMMY of all people ended up being deemed the mightiest hero!!
The additional story about Wonder Woman needing help on Themyscira was alright but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the main story which would’ve given a 4.5 which is why I knocked this down to a 4.25/5.
I didn’t think this would be that good with the imps and all. I thought it would be too silly and have little story but it actually ended up being great!!
Little Bat-Mite being a hero and learning a lesson about why he can’t be part of Batman’s current world was excellent but I loved them being in the second dimension most. 😄 Neat way to tie in some older comic art style.
I loved seeing all the heroes and hero imps coming together and that JIMMY of all people ended up being deemed the mightiest hero!!
The additional story about Wonder Woman needing help on Themyscira was alright but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the main story which would’ve given a 4.5 which is why I knocked this down to a 4.25/5.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2025
Bats and Supes get bogged down in the 7th/8th/9th? Dimensional hijinks of the Imps. So much so that they take a sort of backseat. It's an absolute testament to Dan Mora, who parsed the absolute insanity of the script perfectly.
This isn't my first day reading comics, but a lot of the characters weren't recognisable to my eyes. Either they were a new creation or too niche for even me, but I barely had any time to get to know them in the noise.
We get some novel appearances by wider JL and JLA members who don't get nearly enough love. Especially Zatanna.
In a series that started as a Silver Age love letter, I feel we've spun out in the widening gyre, and I can't see the centre anymore. Hopefully, we will get back to what made me love this series sometime soon.
This isn't my first day reading comics, but a lot of the characters weren't recognisable to my eyes. Either they were a new creation or too niche for even me, but I barely had any time to get to know them in the noise.
We get some novel appearances by wider JL and JLA members who don't get nearly enough love. Especially Zatanna.
In a series that started as a Silver Age love letter, I feel we've spun out in the widening gyre, and I can't see the centre anymore. Hopefully, we will get back to what made me love this series sometime soon.
November 29, 2025
Liked this way more than I thought I will.
Best thing about this is of course Dan Mora’s art. However, not only is it gorgeous as always, but the paneling itself and the creativity it illustrated was something that I did not experience in any comic as far as memory serves.
Displaying the different dimensions on the pages of the comic were top notch.
The story while not the best, was still great and fun.
The different costumes were peaaaak, especially mech magic armor Superman 🔥
Bat-mite and exyxyz guy were hilarious of course and the highlight of this book alongside Jimmy Olsen. And of course Robin misspelling exyzrpszf’s name the whole comic was funny, especially what it lead to at the end.
Gonna miss Bat-mite.
Best thing about this is of course Dan Mora’s art. However, not only is it gorgeous as always, but the paneling itself and the creativity it illustrated was something that I did not experience in any comic as far as memory serves.
Displaying the different dimensions on the pages of the comic were top notch.
The story while not the best, was still great and fun.
The different costumes were peaaaak, especially mech magic armor Superman 🔥
Bat-mite and exyxyz guy were hilarious of course and the highlight of this book alongside Jimmy Olsen. And of course Robin misspelling exyzrpszf’s name the whole comic was funny, especially what it lead to at the end.
Gonna miss Bat-mite.
January 16, 2026
What a crazy, action-packed, whimsical arc! I tend to get confused when an arc incorporates complex magic systems or different dimensions or a large cast of characters, and I definitely had my moments here, but it was easy enough to follow along and so much fun as a whole. Mark Waid incorporates just the right amount of heart and silliness, with issue 28 being a standout in terms of how hilarious it was. I particularly enjoyed the banter between Robin and Mxyzptlk, and also loved the whole bit with Jimmy Olsen.
At the same time, what a pity that this is Dan Mora's final arc on World's Finest. He drew the crap out of these last few issues, and I cannot wait to read some of his other works. His art truly embodies everything that anyone could want out of a modern comic artist!
At the same time, what a pity that this is Dan Mora's final arc on World's Finest. He drew the crap out of these last few issues, and I cannot wait to read some of his other works. His art truly embodies everything that anyone could want out of a modern comic artist!
January 28, 2025
More old fashioned superhero'ing in these stories!
We've got the imps from the 5th dimension invading earth and teaming up with their favorites. It's classic crazy chaos. (If you squint really hard, you might think you're reading a Marvel story with Mojo and the X-Babies). It's crazy fun that sets a upbeat tone for the book
Following that up, we've got the Trinity flying to Themyscira to...solve a murder? Robin has a visit with a Kanga. (Like the circus boy has never heard or seen a kangaroo?!)
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Bonus: The Duke of Deception...in probably his 8th form? I swear everybody makes him different
We've got the imps from the 5th dimension invading earth and teaming up with their favorites. It's classic crazy chaos. (If you squint really hard, you might think you're reading a Marvel story with Mojo and the X-Babies). It's crazy fun that sets a upbeat tone for the book
Following that up, we've got the Trinity flying to Themyscira to...solve a murder? Robin has a visit with a Kanga. (Like the circus boy has never heard or seen a kangaroo?!)
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Bonus: The Duke of Deception...in probably his 8th form? I swear everybody makes him different
August 5, 2025
High three stars. Waid has a talent for storytelling and characterization, but is also perhaps too fond of some of the sillier elements of DC's history. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite are examples of characters whose abilities and limitations are so arbitrary that it's difficult to tell sensible stories with them, and Waid doesn't manage to fully succeed. Combine that with the modern trend to raise the stakes on Every. Single. Story. and ... look, if you're going to be silly, you don't have to put the whole world in danger, you can tell a low-stakes story too.
August 8, 2025
I can't say either of the stories in this book grabbed me. The Imp story has some fun humor and I enjoyed the League of Olsens, but the dimension shifting wore out its welcome quickly and the threat never felt substantial. The Wonder Woman mystery perhaps lost me because a locked room mystery would've been fun rather than it being a misdirect. Two forgettable minor Geek deities didn't draw me in. Nor did the notion that the Amazons need some dudes to solve their problems.
October 26, 2024
Mr. Myxlptylk and Batmite return to Earth for a serious story where Earth's champion will have to fight the champ of Myx's dimension to the death. Then we get a story about the Trinity investigating a death on Themyscira. Good stuff. Dan Mora handles most of the art even as he's leaving to do Absolute Power because he's a beast.
July 4, 2025
As always, the illistrations in this series are beautiful. No complaints there. I found the concept of the 5th dimensional beings in the volume kinda dumb though. That being said, the execution was pretty good. Then there was a tacked on issue that focuses on Wonder Woman that was alright.
Overall it was a okay read that looked amazing.
Overall it was a okay read that looked amazing.
July 5, 2025
3.5
I liked the silver age jimmy callbacks and overall the story was pretty fun but it just didn’t really leave an impact. I think it’s cause I read it over the span of several days. Liked the Wonder Woman issue tho, and because of this arc we finally have Constantine as drawn by Dan Mora which I’ll always be thankful for.
I liked the silver age jimmy callbacks and overall the story was pretty fun but it just didn’t really leave an impact. I think it’s cause I read it over the span of several days. Liked the Wonder Woman issue tho, and because of this arc we finally have Constantine as drawn by Dan Mora which I’ll always be thankful for.
September 29, 2025
4.5
Such a fun deep dive on Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite. Especially in how the world has changed since they first joined the comics. I loved seeing more of Wonder Woman with our trio. I love their friendship. Dan Mora, as always, has such a beautiful artstyle. I adored the callbacks to previous powerups. Also loved some obscure heroes. Such a wonderfully heartfelt volume
Such a fun deep dive on Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite. Especially in how the world has changed since they first joined the comics. I loved seeing more of Wonder Woman with our trio. I love their friendship. Dan Mora, as always, has such a beautiful artstyle. I adored the callbacks to previous powerups. Also loved some obscure heroes. Such a wonderfully heartfelt volume
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