Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #1

Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Single Issues)

by Mark Waid, Dan Mora (Penciller), Tamra Bonvillain (Colorist)

The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and they’re together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Superman’s powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham’s own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. It’s the world’s greatest superheroes from the world’s greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, it’s time to soar.

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Superman, Graphic Novels, Comic Book, Superheroes

36 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2022

About the author

Mark 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.

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seriously, this is about as close to Silver Age storytelling as you're going to find in modern comics. and it was GLORIOUS.

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy to have Waid back. Mora's the best artist in comics right now.

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Na CCXP de 2022 eu pude pegar os autógrafos de Mark Waid e Dan Mora, que estão envolvidos nesta história em quadrinhos. Eu bem que queria ter pego o autórgrafo dos dois nesta HQ, mas ela só chegou no sábado no estande da Panini na CCXP. Peguei a assinatura deles em outras HQ na sexta-feira. No estande da Panini também estava uma confusão. Os vendedores não achavam as revistas dos próprios artistas convidados do evento. O ideal, numa editora organizada, era ter uma prateleira com todos os títulos disponíveis dos convidados. Isso faz vender mais. Mas marketing e comunicação nunca foi o forte dessa editora. Sobre essa revista, achei o roteiro de Waid incrivelmente morno e qualquer coisa comparado com o que ele já fez. A arte de Dan Mora é uma das minhas preferidas dos últimos tempos, mas o enredo da primeira edição não me pegou: Hera Venenosa e Mentallo contra Superman e Batman e Robin a mando de alguém nas sombras. Completa a edição uma HQ curta do Batman encontrando o Questão que tanto faz se estava ali ou não. Também não gostei da escolha editorial da Panini em fazer esse título com 48 páginas apenas.

[A.J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I fell a little behind on this series, but pretty fun, if slight overstuffed issue to kick off this series that ended up having some truly stunning art by Dan Mora. It’s nice to see the Doom Patrol pop up too saying how much I adore their show on HBO Max. Excited to get into the rest of this first arc.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This was so much fun I was hooked from beginning to end. Can’t wait to read more.

[Rick Lee Lee James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mark Waid is back!

This is the book Mark Waid was born to write. No on, and I mean no one, has a better grasp on the chapter of Superman. Having him write a new team-up book with the classic name of World's Finest is all I need in a comic. This first issue was stellar.

[lizgrenat · Rating 5 out of 5]

ok they put larry trainor and batman in the same panel this was written for me

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 4 out of 5]

That was jam packed. Perhaps a bit too much so. Great concept for what happens to Superman. As always, love Mora's art.

[Lucas Savio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gostei muito da arte e do roteiro e estou curioso para oque vem por ai, ainda estou curioso mas nada muito inovador apenas bem belo, oque não curti tanto foi uma mini história de urban legends, espero que isso não continue pois não tem nada a ver com a fase para estar aqui

[Parker J · Rating 5 out of 5]

OHH BOY! This was SO good!

I was mildly interested in reading this series but after finding out the secondary cast would include the Doom Patrol (my beloved) I had to pick up this up as soon as I could. And I'm so happy I did (and so happy I bought them physically instead of opting for a digital read per usual). The story was so much fun, and the cast of characters is delightful. From the Doom Patrol to Lois and Jimmy to Poison Ivy popping in, it was a blast.

But, honestly the best thing in this is the art. It is absolutely stunning. It is so crisp and clean, and every panel is a pleasure to look at. The coloring is gorgeous, and they did some cool work with paneling, which is always fun to see. I'm officially obsessed with this book.

[Roland Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first readable story in a while. Their own titles are ridiculously inaccessible currently. The cancellation of the prior multiverse hopping team up series was disappointing but it’s Mark Waid. He can do no wrong. He’s an absolute genius. This pulls all the silver age Superfriends magic and brings it right up to date. This is definitely going to stay on my list. An absolute must read

[asiya]

i will never ever be shutting up about dan mora's art starting now.

[Eric Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic! Loved it! 'Nuff said.

Bonus, Doom Patrol inclusion made it even better. Love both my slapping covers too! Very happy about this new series and all its unbridled potential. That's it.

[James DeSantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not reinventing the wheel it remains true to the friendship of these two. Also Dan Mora art is SO GOOD.

[cauldronofevil]

I’ll admit I did read Worlds Finest back in my misspent youth. I don’t remember much about it though. But I’ve been keeping my eye on this one simply because the covers are beautiful. I even bought the one with the Robin cover on it. I thought I’d check it out.

Mark Waid’s name doesn’t hurt either.

”The Devil Nezha Chapter One” starts in Metropolis in the not too distant past.

Poison Ivy starts growing giant plants smashing through the building, but Batman and Robin (now with tights!) are there to stop her.

Superman shows up as well, but then Metallo also shows up. The plants and Metallo attack. While Metallo throws Robin over a building he tries to inject Superman with Red Kryptonite.

In Gotham years before the above attack the Penguin has made a deal with the Anti-Universe of Quard warriors for lightning weapons. He boasts while holding Robin (wearing boxers instead of briefs) hostage. Superman helps out here.

The art is really good here. Dan Mora & Tamra Bonvillain. Reminds me somewhat of Kubert.

Back to Superman screaming from his Red Kryptonite injection.

Batman has called in the Doom Patrol to help. Superman is having hallucinations, fighting Zod who is not there. He’s going berserk and there’s no one there who can stop him.

That was a great start! An idea we’ve never really seen before. Sure Superman has been taken over a few times - but not quite like this! Ingenious stuff here!

I appreciate the deep cuts here too! Penguin and Qward?!

5 stars. Great start!

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've heard a lot of good things about this series. Mostly about the artist, Dan Mora, and the writer, Mark Waid.

It was mostly correct.

Dan Mora is the new DC secret weapon. His ability to draw great depictions of its two biggest characters and more, can't be understated.

Mark Waid is as good as ever. His encyclopedic knowledge of DC lore comes in handy for this series, something only he could do really well. Waid managed to pencil in an appearance of the classic iteration of the Doom Patrol, and I'm happy he did because I wanted to see Mora draw DC's most uncanny team.

This is a really good first issue. The only thing that I heard wrong was that each issue was basically a standalone story. Not true, there is an overarching plot with shadowy figures involved. This is still built for the trade. Other than that, I have no real complaints.

[Derek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the title is referring to the creative team! Am I the first person to make that joke?

Marking this review for the whole volume, it's exactly what you would want out of something like this: Batman and Superman teaming up at some nebulous point in the past and having a fun adventure with some surprising cameos. Canon? Don't worry about it. Banter? Plenty that shows off the best parts of both characters. Punches? At least one good one every issue. New costume/toy design? Dan Mora's specialty. It's only slightly dissapointing when compared to DC's recent output of quality super hero books that are trying some new and different things for modern times. But who cares?! Batman! Superman! All the stars are here!

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

El mejor primer número posible. Mark Waid va con todo al hacerse cargo de la cabecera que reúne a los dos mayores iconos de DC cómics y en apenas dos páginas tendremos al Caballero Oscuro y Superman empezando a lidiar con amenazas en común. Las cuales irán solo aumentando al punto de que necesiten ayuda del equipo más improbable de héroes de este Universo.

En sus contadas páginas, la escritura de Waid es todo lo dinámica, divertida y emocionante que puede y que necesita este cómic. Apoyado magistralmente por el estilazo del dibujo de Dan Mora, a quien estoy deseando ver su reinterpretación de todos los pj´s posibles de DC en esta serie que ha empezado por todo lo alto y con una hoja de ruta aún desconocida por el lector pero que estoy deseando empezar a conocer.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I kept hearing from various online channels and fans that this series was great and I found the last issue #1 of it at a comic shop in Milwaukee so I took a swing and I was so glad I did. Firmly rooted in a Silver Age type of feel with some 70's Bronze age flavor, this book delivers. Waid's writing and handling of Superman, Batman and Robin is spot on and Mora's art captured each hero and supporting cast member and villain perfectly. An appearance by the classic Doom Patrol lineup happens and to me the story felt like it flowed and longer to read than the average 2022 comic book.
Just glad I gave it a try to now know what all the hubbub is about.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so the "I always have your back" thing just gets me. The interior art is gorgeous, as always. Have to love Dan Mora's work. Fantastic as always.

And Mark Waid is probably one of my favorite writers, always. The flashback with Penguin was excellent, the whole Red Kryptonite take -I am sure this is more comic accurate but I'm used to Red K making Superman a jerk not making him mutate so that for ME is new but fun.

Robin taking out Metallo? Hello. Yes thank you. This was a fun read and I look forward to the rest of the series. I definitely hit the subscribe button.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 4 out of 5]

The initial back and forth non-linear beginning threw me off, at first. Made me think we were in the past for the story and then there was a flashback, and then we're in the present, which quickly recapped the initial pages. But! Throughout that jumble was Dan Mora's art and Bonvillain's colors!! 🖤 And the story begins to take shape and takes off. Looking forward to the next issue, but I am still confused about where we are in continuity. Does Lois know who Superman is? Does the world? I'd guess not given Batman's speech. 🤔

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was absolutely phenomenal!! I’m freaking out right now omg I cant believe how good this is I have so much to say!!! The art is without a doubt some of the best art I’ve seen in comics to date, I’m blown away by how amazing every single character looks in this style! The writing is fantastic as well and the DOOM PATROL?? I lost my mind when they showed up what a cool crossover idea!! I’m so hyped for this series I can not WAIT to read more!

[Vinicius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demorei um pouco para começar a ler, porque pensei que seria com uma pegada de era de ouro/era de prata, mas o gibi consegue ser dinâmico, divertido e prende o leitor, deixando-com desejo de querer mais.

A dupla superman e Batman são muito bem trabalhados, com aspectos de cada um sendo resultados enquanto combatem o crime ou estão passando por uma dificuldade.

A trama do Waid com os desenhos do Dan mora, que são absurdos, combinam demais. Subestimei essa HQ e adorei a primeira edição.

[James B · Rating 5 out of 5]

It kinda feels like cheating by adding this to my read books, but if it's on Goodreads then it counts.
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I only recently got into the magical world of DC after my daughter became a DC fan and wow what a comic. Quite a few big hitters show up and it ends on a cliffhanger, time to read #2.

[Selcry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been waiting a long time to dedicate myself fully to this series, and all I can say is that Dan Mora is now the greatest comic book artist. I get why DC adores him so much. Nobody draws as well as he does. His style is so unique. Such a start, I hope he draws more Doom Patrol.

[Dennis Brock · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much fun & such a simple formula: Batman & Superman (& Robin) fighting bad people...works every time! It gave me serious nostalgia! 4 out of 5!

[ketall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hm

I liked that art, beautiful coloring. The story is fun and the mystery has me hooked. Interested in seeing where this goes.

[Burton Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mora's are fucking rules like always and I like that they started with such a weird story, makes me excited to see where they're gonna go.

[Avinash · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art is gorgeous but the story was mediocre hopefully it gets better in next issues.

[Clay Bartel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting volume that introduces a Batman with the B89 symbol. Doom Patrol shows up and Poison Ivy delivers some deadly blows.

Really a very exciting World's Finest #1!