Batman/Superman: Os Melhores do Mundo, Vol. 1

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

by Mark Waid, Dan Mora

O Cavaleiro das Trevas e o Homem de Aço. Eles são os dois maiores super-heróis que o mundo já conheceu… e estão juntos novamente em uma nova série épica pelos talentos lendários de Mark Waid e Dan Mora! Em um passado não muito distante, os poderes do Superman são sobrecarregados por um ataque químico devastador do vilão Metallo… e a única pessoa que pode ajudar o superpoderoso herói é o Batman, que tomará medidas extremas para auxiliar seu aliado recrutando ninguém menos que a Patrulha do Destino. São os maiores super-heróis do mundo pelos maiores talentos dos quadrinhos em uma experiência épica que dará início aos próximos grandes eventos no UDC. Prepare-se, está na hora de voar!

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

48 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 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

[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.

[F. P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked most of the art, and the overall story too, when I could follow what was going on. The story just seemed like it was slapped together in a hurry to a truncated page-length restriction or something, which made the read uneven, at least in my opinion.

[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.

[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 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. 🤔

[Daniel Clausen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1 marks an excellent return for the iconic team-up series. Writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora beautifully capture the authentic, established friendship between the two legendary heroes. This debut issue embodies the spirit of the "world's finest" partnership, reminiscent of their classic animated adventures. The plot unfolds with a compelling mystery that requires the distinct skills of both the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. Overall, it's a start that promises an exciting run for longtime fans.

[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!

[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.