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The series was initially a 96-page quarterly [[anthology]], featuring various DC characters – always including Superman and Batman – in separate stories.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wallace|first= Daniel|editor-last = Dolan|editor-first = Hannah|chapter= 1940s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]]|year=2010|location= London, United Kingdom|isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9 |page= 36 |quote = With ninety-six packed pages and DC's three biggest stars sharing the cover, ''World's Best Comics'' promised a galaxy of stories for the low price of 15 cents...The new ongoing title, renamed ''World's Finest Comics'' with issue #2, featured heavy-hitters Superman and Batman.}}</ref> Comics historian [[Les Daniels]] noted that "pairing Superman and Batman made sense financially, since the two were DC's most popular heroes".<ref>{{cite book|last = Daniels|first = Les|author-link = Les Daniels|title = [[DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes]]|publisher = [[Little, Brown and Company|Bulfinch Press]]|location= New York, New York|year = 1995|page = 57|isbn = 0821220764}}</ref> When superheroes fell out of vogue in the early 1950s, DC shortened the size of the publication to that of the rest of its output, leaving only enough space for one story; this led to Superman and Batman appearing in the same story together starting with ''World's Finest Comics'' #71 (July 1954).<ref>[[Alexander C. Irvine|Irvine, Alex]] "1950s" in Dolan, p. 73: "Although the covers of ''World's Finest Comics'' had teased co-appearances of Batman and Superman for years, the first joint adventure of the two in the comic occurred in issue #71...written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Curt Swan, and inked by Stan Kaye".</ref> The title often depicted Batman gaining superpowers as a way to avoid having him be overshadowed by Superman.<ref>{{cite book|last= Manning|first= Matthew K.|editor-last = Dougall|editor-first = Alastair|chapter= 1950s|title= Batman: A Visual History|publisher= [[Dorling Kindersley]]|year= 2014|location= London, United Kingdom|page= 57|isbn= 978-1465424563|quote= It became challenging for writers and artists to tell a story without one hero overshadowing the other. A common gimmick was for Batman to swap powers with Superman, something he did for the first time in issue #77.}}</ref> [[Lex Luthor]] and the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] first joined forces in issue #88 (June 1957).<ref>Manning "1950s" in Dougall, p. 63: "This story, written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Dick Sprang, would be the first time these two notorious villains joined forces, a tradition that would continue into the modern era".</ref> A new supervillain, the [[Composite Superman]], was introduced in #142 (June 1964).<ref>[[Matt Forbeck|Forbeck, Matt]] "1960s" in Dougall, p. 84: "In this tale from Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan, an angry janitor received the powers of the entire Legion of Super-Heroes".</ref> The story "The Clash of Cape and Cowl", by writer [[Edmond Hamilton]] and artist [[Curt Swan]], in ''World's Finest Comics'' #153 (Nov. 1965) is the source of an [[Internet meme]] in which Batman slaps Robin.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cbr.com/batman-slaps-robin-the-origin-of-the-panel/|title= Batman Slaps Robin – The Origin of the Panel|first= Brian|last= Cronin|date= January 1, 2009|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160910164903/http://www.cbr.com/batman-slaps-robin-the-origin-of-the-panel/|archive-date= September 10, 2016|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> Noted Batman artist [[Neal Adams]] first drew the character in an interior story in "The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads" in issue #175 (May 1968).<ref>McAvennie, Michael "1960s" in Dolan, p. 129: "1968 was the year when Neal Adams and Batman's fates became forever intertwined...Adams tackled his first interior with Batman on Leo Dorfman's script for 'The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads' story in ''World's Finest Comics'' #175".</ref>
The series was initially a 96-page quarterly [[anthology]], featuring various DC characters – always including Superman and Batman – in separate stories.<ref>{{cite book|last=Wallace|first= Daniel|editor-last = Dolan|editor-first = Hannah|chapter= 1940s|title = DC Comics Year By Year A Visual Chronicle|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]]|year=2010|location= London, United Kingdom|isbn= 978-0-7566-6742-9 |page= 36 |quote = With ninety-six packed pages and DC's three biggest stars sharing the cover, ''World's Best Comics'' promised a galaxy of stories for the low price of 15 cents...The new ongoing title, renamed ''World's Finest Comics'' with issue #2, featured heavy-hitters Superman and Batman.}}</ref> Comics historian [[Les Daniels]] noted that "pairing Superman and Batman made sense financially, since the two were DC's most popular heroes".<ref>{{cite book|last = Daniels|first = Les|author-link = Les Daniels|title = [[DC Comics: Sixty Years of the World's Favorite Comic Book Heroes]]|publisher = [[Little, Brown and Company|Bulfinch Press]]|location= New York, New York|year = 1995|page = 57|isbn = 0821220764}}</ref> When superheroes fell out of vogue in the early 1950s, DC shortened the size of the publication to that of the rest of its output, leaving only enough space for one story; this led to Superman and Batman appearing in the same story together starting with ''World's Finest Comics'' #71 (July 1954).<ref>[[Alexander C. Irvine|Irvine, Alex]] "1950s" in Dolan, p. 73: "Although the covers of ''World's Finest Comics'' had teased co-appearances of Batman and Superman for years, the first joint adventure of the two in the comic occurred in issue #71...written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Curt Swan, and inked by Stan Kaye".</ref> The title often depicted Batman gaining superpowers as a way to avoid having him be overshadowed by Superman.<ref>{{cite book|last= Manning|first= Matthew K.|editor-last = Dougall|editor-first = Alastair|chapter= 1950s|title= Batman: A Visual History|publisher= [[Dorling Kindersley]]|year= 2014|location= London, United Kingdom|page= 57|isbn= 978-1465424563|quote= It became challenging for writers and artists to tell a story without one hero overshadowing the other. A common gimmick was for Batman to swap powers with Superman, something he did for the first time in issue #77.}}</ref> [[Lex Luthor]] and the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] first joined forces in issue #88 (June 1957).<ref>Manning "1950s" in Dougall, p. 63: "This story, written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Dick Sprang, would be the first time these two notorious villains joined forces, a tradition that would continue into the modern era".</ref> A new supervillain, the [[Composite Superman]], was introduced in #142 (June 1964).<ref>[[Matt Forbeck|Forbeck, Matt]] "1960s" in Dougall, p. 84: "In this tale from Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan, an angry janitor received the powers of the entire Legion of Super-Heroes".</ref> The story "The Clash of Cape and Cowl", by writer [[Edmond Hamilton]] and artist [[Curt Swan]], in ''World's Finest Comics'' #153 (Nov. 1965) is the source of an [[Internet meme]] in which Batman slaps Robin.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cbr.com/batman-slaps-robin-the-origin-of-the-panel/|title= Batman Slaps Robin – The Origin of the Panel|first= Brian|last= Cronin|date= January 1, 2009|website= Comic Book Resources|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160910164903/http://www.cbr.com/batman-slaps-robin-the-origin-of-the-panel/|archive-date= September 10, 2016|url-status= live|df= mdy-all}}</ref> Noted Batman artist [[Neal Adams]] first drew the character in an interior story in "The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads" in issue #175 (May 1968).<ref>McAvennie, Michael "1960s" in Dolan, p. 129: "1968 was the year when Neal Adams and Batman's fates became forever intertwined...Adams tackled his first interior with Batman on Leo Dorfman's script for 'The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads' story in ''World's Finest Comics'' #175".</ref>


The title briefly featured Superman teaming with heroes other than Batman in the early 1970s beginning with issue #198 (November 1970).<ref>{{cite journal|last = Kingman|first = Jim|title = Men of Steel: Superman and Julius Schwartz in ''World's Finest Comics'' and ''DC Comics Presents''|journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue = #66|pages = 51–53|publisher = [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|date = August 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> That issue featured the first part of a two-issue team-up with the [[Barry Allen|Flash]].<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Dennis O'Neil|O'Neil, Dennis]] |penciller= [[Dick Dillin|Dillin, Dick]] |inker= [[Joe Giella|Giella, Joe]]|story= Race to Save the Universe!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #198|date= November 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis |penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Race to Save Time|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #199|date= December 1970}}</ref> Other characters to appear in the next two years included [[Dick Grayson|Robin]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Mike Friedrich|Friedrich, Mike]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Prisoners of the Immortal World!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #200|date= February 1971}}</ref> [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= A Prize of Peril!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #201|date= March 1971}}</ref> [[Aquaman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Steve Skeates|Skeates, Steve]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Who's Minding the Earth?|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #203|date= June 1971}}</ref> [[Wonder Woman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick |inker= Giella, Joe|story= Journey to the End of Hope!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #204|date= August 1971}}</ref> the [[Teen Titans]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Skeates, Steve|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe |story= The Computer that Captured a Town!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #205 |date= September 1971}}</ref> [[Doctor Fate]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Len Wein|Wein, Len]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Peril of the Planet-Smashers!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #208|date= December 1971}}</ref> [[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|Hawkman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Friedrich, Mike |penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Meet the Tempter.... and Die!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #209 |date= February 1972}}</ref> [[Green Arrow]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Elliot S. Maggin|Maggin, Elliot S!]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= World of Faceless Slaves! |title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #210|date= March 1972}}</ref> the [[Martian Manhunter]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= ...And So My World Begins!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #212|date= June 1972}}</ref> the [[Atom (Ray Palmer)|Atom]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Maggin, Elliot S!|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Peril in a Very Small Place!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #213|date= August–September 1972}}</ref> and the [[Vigilante (comics)|Vigilante]].<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Skeates, Steve and O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= A Beast Stalks the Badlands|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #214|date= October–November 1972}}</ref> [[Nick Cardy]] was the cover artist for ''World's Finest Comics'' for issues #212–228.<ref>{{cite book|last = Coates|first = John|chapter= Art Index|title = The Art of Nick Cardy|publisher = Coates Publishing|year = 1999|pages = 172–173|isbn = 1-887591-22-2}}</ref> [[Metamorpho]] was the backup feature in issues #218–220 and #229 after the character had a brief run as the backup in ''[[Action Comics]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|last = Stroud|first = Bryan|title = Metamorpho in ''Action Comics''|journal= Back Issue!|issue = #64|pages = 22–27|publisher = TwoMorrows Publishing|date = May 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>
The title briefly featured Superman teaming with heroes other than Batman in the early 1970s beginning with issue #198 (November 1970).<ref>{{cite journal|last = Kingman|first = Jim|title = Men of Steel: Superman and Julius Schwartz in ''World's Finest Comics'' and ''DC Comics Presents''|journal= [[Back Issue!]]|issue = #66|pages = 51–53|publisher = [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|date = August 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> That issue featured the first part of a two-issue team-up with the [[Barry Allen|Flash]].<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Dennis O'Neil|O'Neil, Dennis]] |penciller= [[Dick Dillin|Dillin, Dick]] |inker= [[Joe Giella|Giella, Joe]]|story= Race to Save the Universe!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #198|date= November 1970}}</ref><ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis |penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Race to Save Time|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #199|date= December 1970}}</ref> Other characters to appear in the next two years included [[Dick Grayson|Robin]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Mike Friedrich|Friedrich, Mike]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Prisoners of the Immortal World!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #200|date= February 1971}}</ref> [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= A Prize of Peril!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #201|date= March 1971}}</ref> [[Aquaman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Steve Skeates|Skeates, Steve]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Who's Minding the Earth?|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #203|date= June 1971}}</ref> [[Wonder Woman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick |inker= Giella, Joe|story= Journey to the End of Hope!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #204|date= August 1971}}</ref> the [[Teen Titans]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Skeates, Steve|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe |story= The Computer that Captured a Town!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #205 |date= September 1971}}</ref> [[Doctor Fate]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Len Wein|Wein, Len]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Peril of the Planet-Smashers!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #208|date= December 1971}}</ref> [[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|Hawkman]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Friedrich, Mike |penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Meet the Tempter.... and Die!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #209 |date= February 1972}}</ref> [[Green Arrow]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= [[Elliot S. Maggin|Maggin, Elliot S!]]|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= World of Faceless Slaves! |title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #210|date= March 1972}}</ref> the [[Martian Manhunter]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= ...And So My World Begins!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #212|date= June 1972}}</ref> the [[Atom (Ray Palmer)|Atom]],<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Maggin, Elliot S!|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= Peril in a Very Small Place!|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #213|date= August–September 1972}}</ref> and the [[Vigilante (character)|Vigilante]].<ref>{{cite comic|writer= Skeates, Steve and O'Neil, Dennis|penciller= Dillin, Dick|inker= Giella, Joe|story= A Beast Stalks the Badlands|title= World's Finest Comics |issue= #214|date= October–November 1972}}</ref> [[Nick Cardy]] was the cover artist for ''World's Finest Comics'' for issues #212–228.<ref>{{cite book|last = Coates|first = John|chapter= Art Index|title = The Art of Nick Cardy|publisher = Coates Publishing|year = 1999|pages = 172–173|isbn = 1-887591-22-2}}</ref> [[Metamorpho]] was the backup feature in issues #218–220 and #229 after the character had a brief run as the backup in ''[[Action Comics]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|last = Stroud|first = Bryan|title = Metamorpho in ''Action Comics''|journal= Back Issue!|issue = #64|pages = 22–27|publisher = TwoMorrows Publishing|date = May 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>


The series reverted to Superman and Batman team-ups after issue #214, initially with a unique twist, featuring the children they might one day have: Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. These characters, billed as the [[Super-Sons]], were co-created by writer [[Bob Haney]] and artist [[Dick Dillin]] in issue #215 (January 1973).<ref>McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 157: "Scribe Bob Haney and artist Dick Dillin introduced the DC Universe to an alternate timeline starring the World's Finest offspring in January's ''World's Finest Comics'' #215".</ref> Super-Sons stories alternated with tales of the original Superman and Batman through issue #263, with issues #215–216, 221–222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, and 263 featuring the sons.<ref>[http://www.comics.org/search/advanced/process/?target=sequence&method=icontains&logic=False&order1=date&order2=series&order3=&start_date=1972&end_date=1981&title=&feature=&job_number=&pages=&script=&pencils=&inks=&colors=&letters=&story_editing=&genre=&characters=Superman%2C+Jr.&synopsis=&reprint_notes=&notes=&pub_name=DC&pub_notes=&brand=&brand_notes=&indicia_publisher=&is_surrogate=None&ind_pub_notes=&series=&series_notes=&tracking_notes=&issue_count=&issues=&volume=&issue_title=&variant_name=&issue_date=&indicia_frequency=&price=&issue_pages=&format=&issue_editing=&isbn=&barcode=&issue_notes=&is_indexed=None Super-Sons] at the [[Grand Comics Database]]</ref> Haney frequently disregarded [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] by scripting stories which contradicted DC's [[Canon (fiction)|canon]] or by writing major heroes in an out-of-character fashion.<ref>{{cite journal|last = Eury|first = Michael|author-link = Michael Eury|title = The Batman of Earth-B: The Caped Crusader's Bravest and Boldest Writer, Bob Haney|journal= Back Issue!|issue = #66|pages = 2–5|publisher = TwoMorrows Publishing|date = August 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> He introduced Batman's older brother, Thomas Wayne Jr., in ''World's Finest Comics'' #223 (May–June 1974). This story was used as a basis for a plot detail in the "[[Court of Owls]]" story arc in 2012.<ref>Manning "1970s" in Dougall, p. 116: "It was revealed that Bruce Wayne had an older brother in this mostly forgotten piece of Batman lore that inspired the recent 'Court of Owls' storyline".</ref> Issues #223 (May–June 1974) to #228 (March–April 1975) of the series were in the [[DC 100 Page Super Spectacular|100 Page Super Spectacular]] format.<ref>{{cite journal|last= Eury|first= Michael|title= A Look at DC's Super Specs|journal= Back Issue!|issue= #81|pages= 29–30|publisher= TwoMorrows Publishing|date= July 2015|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>
The series reverted to Superman and Batman team-ups after issue #214, initially with a unique twist, featuring the children they might one day have: Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. These characters, billed as the [[Super-Sons]], were co-created by writer [[Bob Haney]] and artist [[Dick Dillin]] in issue #215 (January 1973).<ref>McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 157: "Scribe Bob Haney and artist Dick Dillin introduced the DC Universe to an alternate timeline starring the World's Finest offspring in January's ''World's Finest Comics'' #215".</ref> Super-Sons stories alternated with tales of the original Superman and Batman through issue #263, with issues #215–216, 221–222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, and 263 featuring the sons.<ref>[http://www.comics.org/search/advanced/process/?target=sequence&method=icontains&logic=False&order1=date&order2=series&order3=&start_date=1972&end_date=1981&title=&feature=&job_number=&pages=&script=&pencils=&inks=&colors=&letters=&story_editing=&genre=&characters=Superman%2C+Jr.&synopsis=&reprint_notes=&notes=&pub_name=DC&pub_notes=&brand=&brand_notes=&indicia_publisher=&is_surrogate=None&ind_pub_notes=&series=&series_notes=&tracking_notes=&issue_count=&issues=&volume=&issue_title=&variant_name=&issue_date=&indicia_frequency=&price=&issue_pages=&format=&issue_editing=&isbn=&barcode=&issue_notes=&is_indexed=None Super-Sons] at the [[Grand Comics Database]]</ref> Haney frequently disregarded [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]] by scripting stories which contradicted DC's [[Canon (fiction)|canon]] or by writing major heroes in an out-of-character fashion.<ref>{{cite journal|last = Eury|first = Michael|author-link = Michael Eury|title = The Batman of Earth-B: The Caped Crusader's Bravest and Boldest Writer, Bob Haney|journal= Back Issue!|issue = #66|pages = 2–5|publisher = TwoMorrows Publishing|date = August 2013|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref> He introduced Batman's older brother, Thomas Wayne Jr., in ''World's Finest Comics'' #223 (May–June 1974). This story was used as a basis for a plot detail in the "[[Court of Owls]]" story arc in 2012.<ref>Manning "1970s" in Dougall, p. 116: "It was revealed that Bruce Wayne had an older brother in this mostly forgotten piece of Batman lore that inspired the recent 'Court of Owls' storyline".</ref> Issues #223 (May–June 1974) to #228 (March–April 1975) of the series were in the [[DC 100 Page Super Spectacular|100 Page Super Spectacular]] format.<ref>{{cite journal|last= Eury|first= Michael|title= A Look at DC's Super Specs|journal= Back Issue!|issue= #81|pages= 29–30|publisher= TwoMorrows Publishing|date= July 2015|location= Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>
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|align="center"|the [[Atom (Ray Palmer)|Atom]]<br>#260
|align="center"|the [[Atom (Ray Palmer)|Atom]]<br>#260
|align="center"|the [[Creeper (comics)|Creeper]]<br>#249–255
|align="center"|the [[Creeper (DC Comics)|Creeper]]<br>#249–255
| align="center"|[[Wonder Woman]]<br>#251–252
| align="center"|[[Wonder Woman]]<br>#251–252
|align="center"|[[Black Lightning]]<br>#257–261
|align="center"|[[Black Lightning]]<br>#257–261
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|align="center"|[[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|Hawkman]]<br>#256–259, 261–262, 264–270,<br> 272–277, 279–282
|align="center"|[[Hawkman (Katar Hol)|Hawkman]]<br>#256–259, 261–262, 264–270,<br> 272–277, 279–282
| align="center"|[[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Shazam!]]<br>#253–270, 272–282
| align="center"|[[Shazam (DC Comics)|Shazam!]]<br>#253–270, 272–282
|align="center"|[[Aquaman]]<br>#262–264
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* A three-issue miniseries in 1990 by [[Dave Gibbons]], [[Steve Rude]] and [[Karl Kesel]].<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 246: "Writer Dave Gibbons and artist Steve Rude presented a three-issue miniseries...that proved the World's Finest team of Superman and Batman was still relevant".</ref> In the series, Superman and Batman battle their archenemies [[Lex Luthor]] and the [[Joker (character)|Joker]], and for that, they temporary exchange their places in their home cities, thus, Superman goes to [[Gotham City]], and Batman goes to [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]].
* A three-issue miniseries in 1990 by [[Dave Gibbons]], [[Steve Rude]] and [[Karl Kesel]].<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 246: "Writer Dave Gibbons and artist Steve Rude presented a three-issue miniseries...that proved the World's Finest team of Superman and Batman was still relevant".</ref> In the series, Superman and Batman battle their archenemies [[Lex Luthor]] and the [[Joker (character)|Joker]], and for that, they temporary exchange their places in their home cities, thus, Superman goes to [[Gotham City]], and Batman goes to [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]].
* A three-issue ''Legends of the World's Finest'' miniseries in 1994 by [[Walt Simonson]] and [[Dan Brereton]].
* A three-issue ''Legends of the World's Finest'' miniseries in 1994 by [[Walt Simonson]] and [[Dan Brereton]].
* A two-issue ''[[Superboy (Kon-El)|Superboy]]/[[Robin (character)|Robin]]: World's Finest Three'' miniseries in 1996.
* A two-issue ''[[Conner Kent|Superboy]]/[[Robin (character)|Robin]]: World's Finest Three'' miniseries in 1996.
*''Elseworld's Finest'' – a two-issue miniseries that reimagines Superman and Batman in a 1920s style pulp adventure.
*''Elseworld's Finest'' – a two-issue miniseries that reimagines Superman and Batman in a 1920s style pulp adventure.
* ''[[List of Superman: The Animated Series episodes#ep29|World's Finest: Parts I-III]]'' (also known as ''The [[Batman: The Animated Series|Batman]]/[[Superman: The Animated Series|Superman]] Movie'') and ''Batman/Superman Adventures: World's Finest'', a 1997 three-part episode of ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' and its comics adaptation, respectively.
* ''[[List of Superman: The Animated Series episodes#ep29|World's Finest: Parts I-III]]'' (also known as ''The [[Batman: The Animated Series|Batman]]/[[Superman: The Animated Series|Superman]] Movie'') and ''Batman/Superman Adventures: World's Finest'', a 1997 three-part episode of ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' and its comics adaptation, respectively.
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* A 10-issue miniseries in 1999 written by [[Karl Kesel]]<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 289: ""Batman and Superman reunited in April [1999] in the ten-issue limited  series ''World's Finest''...The series was written by Karl Kesel".</ref> and illustrated by [[Dave Taylor (comics)|Dave Taylor]]. This series explored the Post-''Crisis'' history of the two with each of the 10 issues taking place one year after the other.
* A 10-issue miniseries in 1999 written by [[Karl Kesel]]<ref>Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 289: ""Batman and Superman reunited in April [1999] in the ten-issue limited  series ''World's Finest''...The series was written by Karl Kesel".</ref> and illustrated by [[Dave Taylor (comics)|Dave Taylor]]. This series explored the Post-''Crisis'' history of the two with each of the 10 issues taking place one year after the other.
* [[William Morrow and Company]] released a ''World's Finest'' novel in 2009, titled ''Enemies and Allies'' by novelist [[Kevin J. Anderson]]. The story is about the first meeting between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel during the [[Cold War]].<ref>{{cite book|last = Anderson|first = Kevin J.|author-link = Kevin J. Anderson|title = Enemies & Allies: A Novel |publisher = [[William Morrow and Company]]|year = 2009|location= New York, New York|pages = 336| isbn = 978-0061662553}}</ref>
* [[William Morrow and Company]] released a ''World's Finest'' novel in 2009, titled ''Enemies and Allies'' by novelist [[Kevin J. Anderson]]. The story is about the first meeting between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel during the [[Cold War]].<ref>{{cite book|last = Anderson|first = Kevin J.|author-link = Kevin J. Anderson|title = Enemies & Allies: A Novel |publisher = [[William Morrow and Company]]|year = 2009|location= New York, New York|pages = 336| isbn = 978-0061662553}}</ref>
* A four-issue ''World's Finest'' miniseries written by [[Sterling Gates]] was published in late 2009 and early 2010. In the series, Superman has relocated to [[New Krypton]] and Batman (Bruce Wayne) is presumed dead. Thus, it falls to various members of the Superman and Batman families to battle a threat posed by the [[Toyman#Toyman robot|Toyboy]], [[Mr. Freeze]], the [[Penguin (character)|Penguin]] and the [[Kryptonite Man#K. Russell Abernathy|Kryptonite Man]]. Protagonists include Superman Family members [[Chris Kent (comics)|Nightwing (Chris Kent)]], the [[Guardian (DC Comics)#Post-Infinite Crisis|Guardian]] and [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Supergirl]], along with Batman Family members the [[Tim Drake|Red Robin (Tim Drake)]], [[Damian Wayne|Robin (Damian Wayne)]], the [[Barbara Gordon|Oracle]] and [[Stephanie Brown (comics)|Batgirl (Stephanie Brown)]]. Superman and [[Dick Grayson|Batman (Dick Grayson)]] appear in the final issue.
* A four-issue ''World's Finest'' miniseries written by [[Sterling Gates]] was published in late 2009 and early 2010. In the series, Superman has relocated to [[New Krypton]] and Batman (Bruce Wayne) is presumed dead. Thus, it falls to various members of the Superman and Batman families to battle [[Toyman#Toyman robot|Toyboy]], [[Mr. Freeze]], the [[Penguin (character)|Penguin]] and the [[Kryptonite Man]]. Protagonists include Superman Family members [[Chris Kent (character)|Nightwing (Chris Kent)]], the [[Guardian (DC Comics)#Post-Infinite Crisis|Guardian]] and [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Supergirl]], along with Batman Family members the [[Tim Drake|Red Robin (Tim Drake)]], [[Damian Wayne|Robin (Damian Wayne)]], the [[Barbara Gordon|Oracle]] and [[Stephanie Brown (comics)|Batgirl (Stephanie Brown)]]. Superman and [[Dick Grayson|Batman (Dick Grayson)]] appear in the final issue.
* While not released under the name ''World's Finest'', the series ''[[Superman/Batman]]'' fulfilled much the same function as its predecessor. It was published from 2003 to 2011.
* While not released under the name ''World's Finest'', the series ''[[Superman/Batman]]'' fulfilled much the same function as its predecessor. It was published from 2003 to 2011.
* A new monthly team-up series titled ''[[Batman/Superman]]'' was launched in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/02/21/batman-superman-comic-book-series/1935817/|title= ''Batman/Superman'' showcases meeting of DC Comics icons|date= February 21, 2013|newspaper= [[USA Today]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130627141113/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/02/21/batman-superman-comic-book-series/1935817/|archive-date= June 27, 2013|url-status= live|access-date= July 7, 2013}}</ref>
* A new monthly team-up series titled ''[[Batman/Superman]]'' was launched in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/02/21/batman-superman-comic-book-series/1935817/|title= ''Batman/Superman'' showcases meeting of DC Comics icons|date= February 21, 2013|newspaper= [[USA Today]]|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130627141113/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/02/21/batman-superman-comic-book-series/1935817/|archive-date= June 27, 2013|url-status= live|access-date= July 7, 2013}}</ref>
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==In other media==
==In other media==
* "World's Finest" is the 16th, 17th and 18th episodes of the second season of ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'', and the 29th, 30th and 31st of the overall series. Originally, this three-parter aired back-to-back as a movie event on October 4, 1997. The episode depicts the first meeting of Batman and Superman in the [[DCAU]], when [[Batman]] comes to [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] in pursuit of the [[Joker (character)|Joker]], who has offered to kill [[Superman]] for [[Lex Luthor]] in exchange for a million dollars, with Bruce Wayne also forming a brief relationship with [[Lois Lane]], Superman's love interest and a brief business partnership with Luthor which comes to an end at the end of the three-part episode. Superman finds himself out of his depth when matched against the Joker's cunning and unpredictability, while Batman has trouble with the resources Luthor provides the Joker with. Both heroes must agree to overcome their differences in order to put a stop to the Joker and Luthor. In 2002, ''The Batman Superman Movie'' was released on DVD. This was the three episodes from the "World's Finest" story arc of Season 2 of ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' (1997) combined into a feature-length film.
* "World's Finest" is the name of a 1997 three-part episode of ''[[Superman: The Animated Series]]'' which involves Superman and Batman working together to fight Lex Luthor and the Joker. In 2002, the three parts of the episode were combined and released as a [[direct-to-video]] film titled ''The Batman Superman Movie''.
* In 2004, a [[fan film|fan trailer]] for [[World's Finest (fan film)|a ''World's Finest'' movie]] was released.
* In the 2009 [[direct-to-video]] [[Animation|animated film]] ''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]'' (an adaptation of "The World's Finest", the opening story arc of ''Superman/Batman''), the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight team up to prevent a [[meteoroid]] from striking [[Earth]] and to take down [[Lex Luthor]], who has been elected [[List of fictional United States Presidents G–M|President of the United States]] and has framed Superman for murder.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2009/06/press-release-for-supermanbatman-public-enemies-direct-to-video-animated-feature/|title= Press Release for ''Superman/Batman: Public Enemies'' Direct-to-Video Animated Feature|publisher= World Finest|date= June 29, 2009|first=James|last=Harvey |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141024065140/http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2009/06/press-release-for-supermanbatman-public-enemies-direct-to-video-animated-feature/|archive-date= October 24, 2014|url-status= live|access-date= May 21, 2010}}</ref> [[DC animated universe|DCAU]] cast members [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Tim Daly]], [[Clancy Brown]] and [[CCH Pounder]] reprised their respective roles as Batman, Superman, Luthor and [[Amanda Waller]]. Additionally, [[Allison Mack]] voiced the role of [[Power Girl]].
* In the 2009 [[direct-to-video]] [[Animation|animated film]] ''[[Superman/Batman: Public Enemies]]'' (an adaptation of "The World's Finest", the opening story arc of ''Superman/Batman''), the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight team up to prevent a [[meteoroid]] from striking [[Earth]] and to take down [[Lex Luthor]], who has been elected [[List of fictional United States Presidents G–M|President of the United States]] and has framed Superman for murder.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2009/06/press-release-for-supermanbatman-public-enemies-direct-to-video-animated-feature/|title= Press Release for ''Superman/Batman: Public Enemies'' Direct-to-Video Animated Feature|publisher= World Finest|date= June 29, 2009|first=James|last=Harvey |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141024065140/http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2009/06/press-release-for-supermanbatman-public-enemies-direct-to-video-animated-feature/|archive-date= October 24, 2014|url-status= live|access-date= May 21, 2010}}</ref> [[DC animated universe|DCAU]] cast members [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Tim Daly]], [[Clancy Brown]] and [[C. C. H. Pounder]] reprised their respective roles as Batman, Superman, Luthor and [[Amanda Waller]]. Additionally, [[Allison Mack]] ([[Chloe Sullivan]] from the [[television series]] ''[[Smallville]]'') voiced the role of [[Power Girl]].
* In 2010, a sequel was released titled ''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]'' which is an adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner's second story arc, "The Supergirl from Krypton".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/103028-cover-art-for-supermanbatman-apocalypse |title=Cover Art for ''Superman/Batman: Apocalypse'' |publisher=Superhero Hype! |date=June 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219220904/http://www.superherohype.com/news/103028-cover-art-for-supermanbatman-apocalypse |archive-date=February 19, 2014 |url-status=live |access-date=September 13, 2010}}</ref> [[DC Animated Universe|DCAU]] cast members [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Tim Daly]], [[Susan Eisenberg]], and [[Ed Asner]] reprised their respective roles as Batman, Superman, [[Wonder Woman]] and [[Granny Goodness]]. Additionally, [[Summer Glau]] voiced [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Supergirl]] and [[Andre Braugher]] voiced [[Darkseid]].
* In 2010, a sequel was released titled ''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]'' which is an adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner's second story arc, "The Supergirl from Krypton".<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://www.superherohype.com/news/103028-cover-art-for-supermanbatman-apocalypse|title= Cover Art for ''Superman/Batman: Apocalypse''|publisher= Superhero Hype!|date=June 26, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140219220904/http://www.superherohype.com/news/103028-cover-art-for-supermanbatman-apocalypse|archive-date= February 19, 2014|url-status= live|access-date= September 13, 2010}}</ref> [[DC animated universe|DCAU]] cast members [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Tim Daly]], [[Susan Eisenberg]], and [[Edward Asner]] reprised their respective roles as Batman, Superman, [[Wonder Woman]] and [[Granny Goodness]]. Additionally, [[Summer Glau]] voiced the role of [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Supergirl]] and [[Andre Braugher]] portrayed [[Darkseid]].
* The eighteenth episode of the first season of [[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]] is titled "[[Worlds Finest]]". The episode is a crossover with ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' and features a team-up of the title characters of both series. [[Kara Danvers]] gains a new ally when the [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Flash]] suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle [[Silver Banshee]] and [[Livewire (DC Comics)|Livewire]] in exchange for her help in finding a way to return him home.
* The eighteenth episode of the first season of [[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]] is titled "[[Worlds Finest]]". The episode is a crossover with ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' and features a team-up of the title characters of both series. [[Kara Danvers]] gains a new ally when the lightning-fast superhero [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|The Flash]] suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle Siobhan, aka [[Silver Banshee]], and [[Livewire (DC Comics)|Livewire]] in exchange for her help in finding a way to return him home.


== See also ==
== See also ==

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Comics infobox sec/formcatTemplate:Comics infobox sec/genrecat World's Finest Comics is an American comic book series published by DC Comics from 1941 to 1986. The series was initially titled World's Best Comics for its first issue; issue #2 (Summer 1941) switched to the more familiar name. Michael E. Uslan has speculated that this was because DC received a cease and desist letter from Better Publications, Inc., who had been publishing a comic book entitled Best Comics since November 1939.[1] Virtually every issue featured DC's two leading superheroes, Superman and Batman, with the earliest issues also featuring Batman's sidekick, Robin.

Publication history

The idea for World's Best Comics #1 originated from the identically formatted 1940 New York World's Fair Comics featuring Superman, Batman, and Robin with 96 pages and a cardboard cover.[2][3] The year before there was a similar 1939 New York World's Fair Comics featuring Superman but without Batman and Robin because Bob Kane and Bill Finger had not yet created them.

The series was initially a 96-page quarterly anthology, featuring various DC characters – always including Superman and Batman – in separate stories.[4] Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "pairing Superman and Batman made sense financially, since the two were DC's most popular heroes".[5] When superheroes fell out of vogue in the early 1950s, DC shortened the size of the publication to that of the rest of its output, leaving only enough space for one story; this led to Superman and Batman appearing in the same story together starting with World's Finest Comics #71 (July 1954).[6] The title often depicted Batman gaining superpowers as a way to avoid having him be overshadowed by Superman.[7] Lex Luthor and the Joker first joined forces in issue #88 (June 1957).[8] A new supervillain, the Composite Superman, was introduced in #142 (June 1964).[9] The story "The Clash of Cape and Cowl", by writer Edmond Hamilton and artist Curt Swan, in World's Finest Comics #153 (Nov. 1965) is the source of an Internet meme in which Batman slaps Robin.[10] Noted Batman artist Neal Adams first drew the character in an interior story in "The Superman-Batman Revenge Squads" in issue #175 (May 1968).[11]

The title briefly featured Superman teaming with heroes other than Batman in the early 1970s beginning with issue #198 (November 1970).[12] That issue featured the first part of a two-issue team-up with the Flash.[13][14] Other characters to appear in the next two years included Robin,[15] Green Lantern,[16] Aquaman,[17] Wonder Woman,[18] the Teen Titans,[19] Doctor Fate,[20] Hawkman,[21] Green Arrow,[22] the Martian Manhunter,[23] the Atom,[24] and the Vigilante.[25] Nick Cardy was the cover artist for World's Finest Comics for issues #212–228.[26] Metamorpho was the backup feature in issues #218–220 and #229 after the character had a brief run as the backup in Action Comics.[27]

The series reverted to Superman and Batman team-ups after issue #214, initially with a unique twist, featuring the children they might one day have: Superman Jr. and Batman Jr. These characters, billed as the Super-Sons, were co-created by writer Bob Haney and artist Dick Dillin in issue #215 (January 1973).[28] Super-Sons stories alternated with tales of the original Superman and Batman through issue #263, with issues #215–216, 221–222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, and 263 featuring the sons.[29] Haney frequently disregarded continuity by scripting stories which contradicted DC's canon or by writing major heroes in an out-of-character fashion.[30] He introduced Batman's older brother, Thomas Wayne Jr., in World's Finest Comics #223 (May–June 1974). This story was used as a basis for a plot detail in the "Court of Owls" story arc in 2012.[31] Issues #223 (May–June 1974) to #228 (March–April 1975) of the series were in the 100 Page Super Spectacular format.[32]

With issue #244 (April–May 1977), World's Finest Comics became one of the first 80-page Dollar Comics.[33] It featured the Superman and Batman team with back-up features. The number of pages was reduced from 80 to 64 starting with issue #253 (October–November 1978) and reduced to 48 pages with issue #266 (December 1980 – January 1981) which lasted until issue #282 (August 1982).

First feature Second feature Third feature Fourth feature
the Green Arrow[34]
#244–259, 261–270, 272–284 		the Vigilante
#244–248 		Wonder Woman of Earth-Two
#244–250 		the Black Canary[34]
#244–256
the Atom
#260 		the Creeper
#249–255 		Wonder Woman
#251–252 		Black Lightning
#257–261
Hawkman
#256–259, 261–262, 264–270,
272–277, 279–282 		Shazam!
#253–270, 272–282 		Aquaman
#262–264
Adam Strange
#263 		the Red Tornado
#265–270, 272
Plastic Man
#273
Zatanna
#274–278
no fourth backup feature
#260, 279–282

Issue #250 (April–May 1978) combined Superman and Batman with the Green Arrow, the Black Canary, and Wonder Woman into the World's Finest Team in a 56-page story.[35] Writer Roy Thomas wrote a book-length story for issue #271 (September 1981) which pieced together all the "first meetings" of Superman and Batman.[36] This issue did not have any backup features. The Hawkman story "Drive Me to the Moon!" in #272 (October 1981) featured Hawkgirl changing her title to Hawkwoman.[37] As of issue #283 (September 1982), the series reverted to a standard format title again featuring only Superman and Batman team-ups, which continued until the series' cancellation with issue #323 (January 1986). The series reached issue #300 in February 1984. This double-sized anniversary issue was a "jam" featuring a story by writers David Anthony Kraft, Mike W. Barr, and Marv Wolfman with art by Ross Andru, Mark Texeira, Sal Amendola, and George Pérez.[38][39] David Mazzucchelli, the artist of the "Batman: Year One" story arc in 1987, first drew Batman in a backup story in World's Finest Comics #302 (April 1984).[40] Issue #314 (April 1985) was the last Pre-Crisis issue and the first Crisis on Infinite Earths appearances of the Monitor and (Lyla) the Harbinger.[41] The series ended with issue #323 (January 1986) by writer Joey Cavalieri and artist José Delbo.[42]

Titles

A number of World's Finest titles have since appeared:

Collected editions

Title Volume Material collected Publication date ISBN
World's Finest Archives 1 World's Finest Comics #71–85 and Superman #76 March 1999 Template:ISBNT[51]
2 World's Finest Comics #86–101 January 2002 Template:ISBNT[52]
3 World's Finest Comics #102–116 September 2005 Template:ISBNT[53]
Batman: The World's Finest Comics Archives 1 Batman stories from World's Finest Comics #1–16 and New York World's Fair Comics #2 October 2002 Template:ISBNT[54]
2 Batman stories from World's Finest Comics #17–32 January 2005 Template:ISBNT[55]
Superman: The World's Finest Comics Archives 1 Superman stories from World's Finest Comics #1–16 and New York World's Fair Comics #1–2 September 2004 Template:ISBNT[56]
2 Superman stories from World's Finest Comics #17–32 November 2009 Template:ISBNT[57]
Showcase Presents World's Finest 1 World's Finest Comics #71–111 and Superman #76 October 2007 Template:ISBNT[58]
2 World's Finest Comics #112–145 October 2008 Template:ISBNT[59]
3 World's Finest Comics #146–160, #162–169, #171–173 March 2010 Template:ISBNT[60]
4 World's Finest Comics #174–178, #180–187, #189–196, #198–202 November 2012 Template:ISBNT[61]
Batman in the Fifties 1 Batman #59, 62–63, 81, 92, 105, 113–114, 121–122, 128; Detective Comics #156, 168, 185, 187, 215–216, 233, 235–236, 241, 244, 252, 257, 269; World’s Finest Comics #81, 89 September 2021 Template:ISBNT
Superman/Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told 1 Superman #76, World’s Finest Comics #88, 142, 159, 176, 207; The Man of Steel #3, Batman & Superman: World’s Finest #7; Superman/Batman Secret Files 2003, Annual 1 March 2007 Template:ISBNT
The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told 1 Detective Comics #31-32, 211, 235, 345, 404, 429, 437, 442, 457, 474, 482, 500; Batman #1, 25, 47, 61, 156, 234, 250, 312; 1001 Umbrellas of the Penguin, Star-Spangled Comics #124, World’s Finest Comics #94, DC Special Series #15, The Brave and the Bold #197 1988 Template:ISBNT
Showcase Presents Green Arrow 1 Green Arrow stories from World's Finest Comics #95–140 January 2006 Template:ISBNT[62]
Showcase Presents Aquaman 2 Aquaman stories from World's Finest Comics #130–133, 135, 137 and 139 January 2008 Template:ISBNT[63]
Superman: The Bottle City of Kandor 1 Action Comics #242, 245; Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #21, 76, 78; Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #53, 69; Superman #158, 338; The Superman Family #194, World’s Finest Comics #143 October 2007 Template:ISBNT
DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories 1 Captain Marvel Adventures #66, Batman #127, 151; Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #19, 51; Superman #149, 166; Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #57, The Flash #128, World’s Finest Comics #172 September 2005 Template:ISBNT
2 Batman #122, 131, 135, 145, 154, 159, 163, 300; World's Finest Comics #153, Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #89 June 2010 Template:ISBNT
Superman vs. the Flash 1 Superman #199, The Flash #175, World's Finest Comics #198–199, and DC Comics Presents #1–2 May 2005 Template:ISBNT[64]
World's Finest: Guardians of Earth 1 Superman team-up stories from World's Finest Comics #198-214 March 2020 Template:ISBNT
Tales of the Batman: Len Wein 1 Detective Comics #408, 444–448, 466, 478–479, 500, 514; Batman #307-310, 312–319, 321–324, 326–327; World's Finest Comics #207, The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3, DC Retroactive: Batman - The '70s, Batman Black and White (vol. 2) #5 December 2014 Template:ISBNT
Superman/Batman: Saga of the Super Sons 1 Super Sons stories from World's Finest Comics #215–216, 221–222, 224, 228, 230–231, 233, 238, 242, 263, and Elseworlds 80-Page Giant #1 December 2007 Template:ISBNT[65]
Deadman Omnibus 1 Strange Adventures #205-216, The Brave and the Bold #79, 86, 104, 133; Aquaman #50-52, Challengers of the Unknown #74, 84–87; Justice League of America #94, World's Finest Comics #223, 227; The Phantom Stranger #33, 39–41; The Superman Family #183, DC Super Stars #18, DC Special Series #8, Adventure Comics #460-466, DC Comics Presents #24, Detective Comics #500, covers from Deadman #1-7, Deadman (vol. 2) #1-4, Secret Origins (vol. 2) #15 December 2020 Template:ISBNT
Legends of the Dark Knight: José Luis García-López 1 Batman #272, 311, 313–314, 318, 321, 336–337, 353; Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1, Batman Confidential #26-28, Batman Family #3, Batman: Gotham Knights #10, DC Comics Presents #31, 41; DC Special Series #21, Detective Comics #454, 458–459, 483, 487; The Best of the Brave and the Bold #1-6, The Brave and the Bold #164, 171; The Joker #4, The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3, World's Finest Comics #244, 255, 258 November 2021 Template:ISBNT
The Creeper by Steve Ditko 1 Creeper stories from World's Finest Comics #249–255 April 2010 Template:ISBNT[66]
Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway 1 Man-Bat #1, Detective Comics #463-464, 497–499, 501–504; Batman #295, 305–306; Batman Family #17, World's Finest Comics #250, 269 July 2017 Template:ISBNT
2 Detective Comics #505-513, Batman #337-346, 348; World's Finest Comics #270 August 2018 Template:ISBNT
Batman Arkham: Poison Ivy 1 Batman #181, 339; Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #42-43, Batman: Poison Ivy, Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #3, Detective Comics #23.1, Gotham City Sirens #8, Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy #1, Secret Origins (vol. 2) #36, The Batman Chronicles #10, back-up story from World's Finest Comics #251-252 September 2016 Template:ISBNT
Shazam: The World's Mightiest Mortal 3 Captain Marvel stories from World's Finest Comics #253-270, 272-282 and Adventure Comics #491-492 May 2021 Template:ISBNT
Tales of the Batman: Marv Wolfman 1 Batman #328-335, 436–439; Detective Comics #408, The Brave and the Bold #167, The New Teen Titans #37, Batman and the Outsiders #5, World's Finest Comics #288 March 2020 Template:ISBNT
Batman and Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus 1 World's Finest Comics #71–116 and Superman #76 March 2016 Template:ISBNT
2 World's Finest Comics #117–158 April 2019 Template:ISBNT
Green Arrow Golden Age Omnibus 1 World's Finest Comics #7–28; More Fun Comics #73–107 and Adventure Comics #103–117 January 2018 Template:ISBNT
Superman/Batman: Saga of the Super Sons 1 World's Finest Comics #215-216, 221–222, 224, 228, 230, 231, 233, 238, 242, 263; Elseworlds 80-page Giant #1 5 December 2007[67]
25 January 2017 (new edition)[68] Template:ISBNT/Template:ISBNT

In other media

See also

References

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External links

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  15. ↑ Friedrich, Mike (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  16. ↑ O'Neil, Dennis (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  17. ↑ Skeates, Steve (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  18. ↑ O'Neil, Dennis (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  19. ↑ Skeates, Steve (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  20. ↑ Wein, Len (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  21. ↑ Friedrich, Mike (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  22. ↑ Maggin, Elliot S! (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  23. ↑ O'Neil, Dennis (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  24. ↑ Maggin, Elliot S! (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  25. ↑ Skeates, Steve and O'Neil, Dennis (w), Dillin, Dick (p), Giella, Joe (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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  27. ↑ Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  28. ↑ McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 157: "Scribe Bob Haney and artist Dick Dillin introduced the DC Universe to an alternate timeline starring the World's Finest offspring in January's World's Finest Comics #215".
  29. ↑ Super-Sons at the Grand Comics Database
  30. ↑ Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  31. ↑ Manning "1970s" in Dougall, p. 116: "It was revealed that Bruce Wayne had an older brother in this mostly forgotten piece of Batman lore that inspired the recent 'Court of Owls' storyline".
  32. ↑ Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
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  34. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  35. ↑ Conway, Gerry (w), Tuska, George (p), Colletta, Vince (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  36. ↑ Thomas, Roy (w), Buckler, Rich (p), McLaughlin, Frank (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  37. ↑ Rozakis, Bob (w), Saviuk, Alex (p), Rodriguez, Rodin (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  38. ↑ Manning, Matthew K. "1980s" in Dolan, p. 206: "In the tradition of DC's anniversary editions, World's Finest Comics #300 was an extra-length issue contributed to by a variety of comic book talent. Written by David Anthony Kraft, Mike W. Barr, and Marv Wolfman, and illustrated by Ross Andru, Mark Texeira, Sal Amendola, and George Pérez".
  39. ↑ Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  40. ↑ Manning "1980s" in Dougall, p. 150: "A rare early example of Mazzucchelli's Batman before his ground-breaking 'Batman: Year One' story in February 1987, this tale featured Superman and Batman doing something quite out of the ordinary for the duo: having a drink at a local bar".
  41. ↑ Cavalieri, Joey (w), Woch, Stan (p), Alcala, Alfredo (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." World's Finest Comics, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  42. ↑ Manning "1980s" in Dougall, p. 160: "Writer Joey Cavalieri and penciller José Delbo saw the heroes off in style as they faced the new menace of the mystical villain Nightwolf".
  43. ↑ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 246: "Writer Dave Gibbons and artist Steve Rude presented a three-issue miniseries...that proved the World's Finest team of Superman and Batman was still relevant".
  44. ↑ Manning "1990s" in Dolan, p. 289: ""Batman and Superman reunited in April [1999] in the ten-issue limited series World's Finest...The series was written by Karl Kesel".
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  48. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  49. ↑ Levitz, Paul (w), Pérez, George; Maguire, Kevin (p), Koblish, Scott (i). "Script error: No such module "String"." Worlds' Finest, no. Script error: No such module "String". (Script error: No such module "Auto date formatter".).Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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  55. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  56. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  57. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  58. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  60. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  61. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  62. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  63. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  64. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  65. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  66. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  67. ↑ BATMAN/SUPERMAN: SAGA OF THE SUPER SONS
  68. ↑ SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE SAGA OF THE SUPER SONS NEW EDITION
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  70. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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