Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022-) #4

Batman/Superman: World's Finest (2022) (Single Issues)

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

As Robin and Supergirl race to retrieve the secrets of the Devil Nezha from ancient China, Batman and Superman get more than they bargained for in the present! To save humanity from the fires of the demon, the World’s Finest must go toe-to-toe with the protector of Sector 2814...Hal Jordan.

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

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 21, 2022

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

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Superman and Batman fussing with a green lantern ring and evil hot Hal, just absolutely amazing.

[Cameron Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars for Dan Mora’s art alone.

[Guilherme Smee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batman/Superman: Os Melhores do Mundo tem um mix de histórias peculiar. De um lado o título que dá nome à revista com nomes competentes por trás de sua feitura, de outro lado o refugo da revista Batman: Urban Legends, com encontros do Cavaleiro das Trevas com diversos super-heróis da DC Comics, em história, na sua maioria que fazem o leitor se questionar por que estão sendo publicadas. Como comentaram comigo em um grupo de quadrinhos que participo, parece que Panini Comics Brasil adotou publicar todas as histórias de Urban Legends, por todo tipos de quadrinhos possíveis - capa dura, capa cartão, mensais e especiais - como uma missão, sem se importar com a qualidade do que é trazido nessa publicação. Percebe-se que na Panini Brasil o Batman é enfiado em todo espaço que existe disponível das publicações. E não existe sequer uma curadoria ou uma peneira pra separar as coisas que valem a pena daquilo que é de uma qualidade aviltante. O que leva a concluir que o fã de Batman é a pior escória de verme que existe na quadrinhosfera. Ou pelo menos leva a crer que a Panini Comics Brasil pensa assim deles.

[Clay Bartel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series started off with a banger of a first issue but has had trouble maintaining the high standard.

Still one of my favorite pull series but really hoping it can get back to the high standards of that the issue #1! Definently a series worth reading.

[Lucas Savio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Waid já consegue brincar mais no universo e fica ainda mais divertido veremos o desfecho
Ps.to pulando as urban legends por motivos de preguiça e desinteresse

[Gregorio Zoli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nel mio cuore è un 5 per la tamarraggine della fusione, ma devo dire che la trama è rimasta un po' stagnante, molte botte e poco più. Comunque più di 4, direi 4,37 abbondante

[Paransis · Rating 5 out of 5]

FYUUUUU-SION HAHAHAHA

Again, the ending makes you keep wanting more. So thrilled for the next issue ☺️

[Selcry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moras's art is still amazing; Rita Lee and Supergirl look beautiful. I am not really sure about the Superman/Batman fusion... but it was fun.

[F. P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite exciting. Batman had such a great idea, and I love the way the Batsuperman looks--so awesome!!!

Oh my--what a cliffhanger this ends on! :-O

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

So this issue is Jawdropping issue. Batman and Superman merge. Supergirl gets the information from the team that stopped the demon before.
Robin gets lost in a Time storm. Beating Green Lantern is easy but getting that far is painful. Supergirl delivers the information in the final page. Can't wait for next issue. The artwork was outstanding and the writing was awesome.

[Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did they just pull a dragon ball fusion type of shir rn???

[Burton Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman/Superman fusion ha, hell yeah. Also, Supergirl rules.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Qué delicioso baiteo ha sido ofrecer unos flashazos "Parallaxianos" con este encontronazo con Hal Jordan para que al final la cosa quede en una estupenda excusa argumental para ofrecer una nueva y espectacular forma de unión entre "Los Mejores del Mundo". Mark Waid sigue haciendo funcionar una propuesta de trama básica junta personajes con el Diablo Nezha que a cada momento va ganando más presencia. Todo por supuesto en compás con el envidiable arte de Dan Mora, quien sigue haciéndome beber los vientos con su Supergirl.

[Vinicius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geralmente, quando o Batman começa se envolver com umas paradas de magia ou umas coisas cósmicas, eu não costumo gostar de como a trama ocorre. Porém, com a parceria junto ao superman, e o roteiro desenvolvido pelo Waid, essa maluquice toda de demonio e magia, fazem sentido e eu comprei a trama. Foi uma leitura divertida.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did Superman and Batman just do FuSion from Dragon Ball Z? Bro...that was nuts.

I'm still not loving the villain but Bruce and Clark are so fun together, the art is fantastic with some epic fight scenes, and god, supergirl gets to shine and baby, if she shines, this book shines. Let's go!

[asiya]

it’s the way bruce doesn’t even call him superman but clark while they’re yelling and fighting in the streets together like damn now everybody know ur business huh ?

also forgot the superbat child was in this issue 😭

[Lizzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me hace ruido que pongan una historia extra al final, cortando la tensión que genera la historia principal. Para cuando leo el siguiente volumen ya he perdido el hilo. Y este tuvo como 10 páginas de historia principal, me siento estafada 😭

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING

THIS SERIES IS THE GORT THST KEEPS GIVING, this issue was amazing non stop fun. Highly recommend it, supergirl, batman, robin and superman are all written amazingly

[Renan Fontes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe Batman and Superman fused into Vegetto

[lizgrenat · Rating 4 out of 5]

batman and superman's (sorta) love child is so amazing please let them merge again

[OinkFish Pigs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty cool issue, but where’s robin.

High 9

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marc waid you will always be famous

[Pat Vincenzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope we see the fusion again!

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

evil hal is so fine
and my girl dinah made an appearance

[Brian Garthoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥🔥🔥FUSION SUIT 🔥🔥🔥

[James B · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Batman - Superman merge was pretty awesome. Now we just need a name for this hero we didn't know we needed. SuperBat?

[Partha Pritom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesomest. and the fusion power of green lantern ring..... too good or Two Good

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This got pretty crazy.

[keara · Rating 4 out of 5]

okay, so i just started reading comics… i was not aware that they got silly (positive ofc) like this! like a fusion??? i didn’t even know that was an option! all in all a good fun time :)