World's Finest
DC Comics.
Batman in World's Finest Archives 1 (World's
Fair Comics 1940; World's Best Comics 1; World's Finest Comics 2-16; w Bill
Finger, Joe Greene, Jack Schiff; a Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Ray Burnley,
Charles Paris, Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Joe Simon, Hal
Sherman, Dick Sprang). [From DC Comics: The WORLD’S
FINEST title has been best known for its teaming of Batman and Superman
together in action. But what many comics fans don’t know is that both
heroes appeared in that title in solo adventures for many years before they
ever were paired together. Now the first seventeen tales of Batman (and
Robin) from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS—most of them unseen for over
60 years with only two ever reprinted since they originally appeared—are
collected in the first BATMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One!
This 240-page hardcover volume features an introduction by famed cartoonist
and comics historian R.C. Harvey. With Volume One, a rich vein of seldom-seen
comics history is now re-presented for fans both old and new. Showcasing
the classic early work of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang,
and others, these stories feature such milestones as the first appearance
of longtime Bat-nemesis the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the early,
rotund Alfred.] 
Batman in World's Finest Archives 2 (World's Finest Comics 17-32;
w Bill Finger, Don Cameron, etc; a Bob Kane, Win Mortimer, Jim Mooney, Dick
Sprang, Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley, etc.). [From DC
Comics: his volume features 16 adventures of Batman and Robin from WORLD’S
FINEST COMICS #17-32 (1941-1948), only one of which has ever been reprinted
since it originally appeared! A rich vein of seldom-seen comics history
is now re-presented for fans both old and new, showcasing the classic early
work of Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley and others.
These are early Batman and Robin stories at their most exciting! Plus, this
volume features an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly.]
Superman in World's Finest Archives 1 (World's Fair Comics 1940, World's Best Comics 1, World's Finest Comics 2-16
w Jerry Siegel; a Joe Shuster,
Jack Burnley, Leo Nowak, John Sikela, et al.). [From
DC Comics: A hardcover Archive Edition collecting the first 16 adventures
of Superman from World's Finest Comics, virtually all of them unseen for
over 60 years. This volume features the first appearance of Metallo as well
as early appearances by Perry White and Jimmy Olsen. Plus, an introduction
by movie producer Michael Uslan.] 
World's Finest Comics Archive 1 (Superman 76, World's Finest 71-85;
w Edmond Hamilton, Alvin Schwartz, Bill Finger; a Curt Swan, Stan Kaye,
Dick Sprang).
World's Finest Comics Archive 2 (86-101; w Edmond Hamilton, Bill
Finger, Dave Wood; a Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, Charles
Paris). [From DC Comics: Imagine your two favorite
heroes—Superman and Batman—together in one exciting adventure
after another! After battling crime separately for over a decade, the Man
of Steel and the Dark Knight (along with Robin, the Boy Wonder!) joined
forces in the pages of WORLD'S FINEST COMICS to become the world’s
greatest super-team! Now more of their early adventures together are featured
in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS Volume 2—a 216-page hardcover by writers Edmond
Hamilton, Bill Finger and Dave Wood, and featuring the artistic talents
of Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, and Charles Paris, with
an introduction by noted comics writer/editor Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY,
HOURMAN). The most powerful being in the universe teamed with a two-fisted
costumed detective wasn't the most logical pairing of heroes (unless you
considered sales figures!). But if these stories lacked anything in believability,
they more than made up for it in sheer fun and excitement! Presented in
Volume 2 are sixteen super team-ups from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #86-101—including
the 1958 classic "The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team." Other
tales include: Batman and Robin with super-powers and Superman with none;
the mysterious Lightning-Man; Luthor teaming with the Joker to bedevil our
heroes; a super-powered Batwoman; Superman dumping his former partners to
join up with the enigmatic Powerman; Robin's becoming the boss of Superman
and Batman; and much more!] 
World's Finest Comics Archive 3 (102-116; w Bill
Finger and Jerry Coleman; a Dick Sprang, Curt Swan). [From
DC Comics: DC Comics proudly presents classic Silver Age material from
WORLD'S FINEST #102-116 by two of the artists most associated with Batman
and Superman! Guest stars include Batwoman and Lex Luthor, plus Mr. Mxyzptlk
and Bat-Mite team up!] 
Batman & Superman: World's Finest (10-issue mini; w Karl Kesel; a Dave Taylor, Peter Doherty, Graham Nolan, Tom Morgan, Robert Campanella, Sal Buscema). [From DC Comics: Collecting the 10-issue miniseries that recounts the first ten years in the uneasy relationship between the premier heroes of the DC Universe! Superman and Batman meet once a year to commemorate a tragic event. See how their worlds have evolved over the years! Featuring an introduction by Karl Kesel.] 
Legends of the World's Finest (3-issue mini; w Walter Simonson; a Dan Brereton). [From DC Comics: In this haunting painted tale of redemption and damnation, Batman and Superman must overcome destructive nightmares of each other's pasts as they battle against a pair of demonic villains. Plagued by visions of his parents' murders at the hands of a lone gunman, the Man of Steel becomes a vicious force for justice. At the same time, the Dark Knight loses his mental and physical edge as his dreams of life on Krypton make him fearful of the night. Now up against the possessed Man-Bat and the merciless Silver Banshee, the world's greatest heroes must rise above these psychological manipulations to once again become the men they were or risk losing their souls forever.] 
Superman/Batman: Saga of the Super Sons (World's Finest 215-216, 221-222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, 263, Elseworlds 80-Page Giant 1; w Bob Haney; a Dick Dillin, Murphy Anderson, Vince Colletta, et al.). [From DC Comics: For the first time, the complete saga of the Super Sons is collected in one volume!] 
Superman/Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (Superman 76, World’s Finest Comics 142, 159, 176, 207, Man of Steel 3, Batman & Superman: World’s Finest 7, Superman/Batman Secret Files 2003, Superman/Batman Annual; w Edmond Hamilton, Jeph Loeb, et al.; a Kurt Swan, Ed McGuinness, et al.). [From DC Comics: Collecting the best team-ups between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight.] 
Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2-issue mini; w Mark Schultz.; a Ariel Olivetti). [From DC Comics: DC's greatest icons, Superman and Batman, clash with the stars of the
blockbuster Aliens and Predator movies from Twentieth Century Fox in a
no-holds-barred slugfest the likes of which the universe has never
seen! This volume, co-published with Dark Horse Comics, collects the
acclaimed 2-issue miniseries featuring the battle of the century!] 
World's Finest (3-issue mini; w Dave Gibbons; a Steve Rude &
Karl Kesel). [From DC Comics: Superman…Batman.
Metropolis…Gotham City. Light…Dark. Yin…Yang. They are the
World’s Finest heroes, and they couldn’t be more different. One
is a shining beacon of hope and protector to the citizens of the sparkling
city of Metropolis. The other hides in shadows and strikes fear into the
evildoers who dwell in crime-ridden Gotham City. But they have more in common
than they realize. For one, they’re both orphans of a sort. These similarities,
as well as their differences, are explored in full in SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD’S
FINEST—a new edition of the 160-page trade paperback written by Dave
Gibbons, with art by Steve Rude & Karl Kesel, and a painted cover by
Rude. You also couldn’t get two more different villains than Lex Luthor
and The Joker. Defeated over and over by their heroic counterparts, the
two criminal masterminds decide to make a deal: switch both cities and adversaries—and
maybe, they’ll be rid of the World’s Finest once and for all!
Gibbons’s masterly script explores the deep psychological contrasts
and conflicts that drive each hero in their quests for justice, while Rude’s
& Kesel’s beautiful renderings of the Man of Steel and the Dark
Knight will take your breath away!] Superman/Batman
1 Public Enemies (1-6; w Jeph Loeb; a Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines
and Tim Sale). [From DC Comics: What do you get when
you pair up DC's heaviest hitters — and comics' most iconic characters
— with two of the most popular creators in the industry, writer Jeph
Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) and artist Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN)? You get one of
the hottest comic books on the stands — one that sold out several printings
of its debut issue: SUPERMAN/BATMAN! Now, the first six issues of this hit
series are collected in the 160-page hardcover SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES,
with Loeb & McGuinness joined by inker Dexter Vines to tell a story
so jam-packed with action, guest-stars and surprises that it will leave
your head spinning! President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of a horrible
act against mankind, and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse super-heroes
to bring in the Man of Steel — dead or alive! But with the help of
the Dark Knight Detective, Superman plans to turn the tables on his arch-nemesis,
and the "World's Finest" duo is prepared to topple Luthor's reign
once and for all. Also included is a 2-page tale from SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET
FILES 2003, written by Loeb and illustrated by his BATMAN: LONG HALLOWEEN
and SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS collaborator, Tim Sale. Plus, a new cover and
sketchbook section by McGuinness!] 
2 Supergirl (8-13; w Jeph Loeb; a Michael Turner).
[From DC Comics: Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom
of Gotham Bay which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl
who's bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman?
Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid
succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? Plus, this volume includes
an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key!]
3 Absolute Power (14-18; w Jeph Loeb; a Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Meriño). [From DC Comics: In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule the earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World¹s Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more.]
4 Vengeance (20-25; w Jeph Loeb; a Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines). [From DC Comics: Can the World's Finest pair take on a squad of revenge-seeking heroes who are on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates? Things are sure to heat up fast, because Batman and Superman are at the top of their suspect list! And how do Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Superwoman and Batwoman fit into all of this? DC's two greatest icons go through the wringer and across multiple dimensions for an explosive finale that ties up many of the story elements started in SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES.] 
5 The Enemies Among Us (28-33; w Mark Verheiden; a Ethan Van Sciver, Matthew Clark, Andy Lanning, Marlo Alquiza). [From DC Comics: The JLA's Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! The villainous Parasite and Titano return! Superman's allegiances will be tested in this story involving the Green Lantern Corps and more!] 
6 Torment (28-33; w Alan Burnett; a Dustin Nguyen). [From DC Comics:
This volume presents an epic tale that takes the Dark Knight and Superman from the streets of Gotham to the outer reaches of Apokolips in a quest that pits them against the terrifying galactic villain Darkseid, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and more!] 4/23/08 