Batman/Superman: World's Finest

''Batman/Superman: World's Finest'' was first announced in December 2021 as part of DC's 2022 lineup, marking writer Mark Waid's return to the publisher after more than a decade. The first issue was released on March 15, 2022, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Steve Wands. Editor Paul Kaminski described the series as "a place where Mark and Dan can tell stories that celebrate DC's icons without being confined by continuity." Following strong sales and critical acclaim, DC launched multiple ''World's Finest spinoffs written by Waid, including World's Finest: Teen Titans (2023) and Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World's Finest Special'' (2024). == Plot overview ==

''Batman/Superman: World's Finest'' is set in an undefined early era of Batman and Superman's partnership, depicting the two heroes as friends and colleagues who regularly collaborate on world-saving missions. The first arc, "The Devil Nezha," introduces an ancient warlord whose demonic powers threaten the modern world. To combat him, Batman and Superman enlist the help of Doom Patrol and Supergirl. Later arcs include "Strange Visitor," focusing on the mysterious alien David Sikela, and "Return to Kingdom Come," which revisits the universe of the 1996 Kingdom Come miniseries. By late 2024, the series incorporated time travel, alternate realities, and reimaginings of iconic DC storylines, while maintaining a light, optimistic tone reminiscent of the Silver Age. In 2025, ''World's Finest was part of a major crossover event, titled "We are Yesterday", alongside Justice League Unlimited''. == Themes and style ==

Critics have described ''Batman/Superman: World's Finest'' as a "modern Silver Age revival," combining Waid's traditional superhero storytelling with Mora's dynamic, cinematic artwork. The series emphasizes friendship, heroism, and optimism, contrasting with the darker tone of many contemporary DC titles. Waid has noted that he intends ''World's Finest'' to represent "the best version of Batman and Superman — competent, moral, and inspiring." == Reception ==

''Batman/Superman: World's Finest'' has received widespread critical acclaim. Review aggregator ComicBookRoundup reports an average critic score of 9.0/10 across its first ten issues. In 2023, the series won the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series. == Collected editions ==