About this Collection
This volume collects issues #6-10 of the 2022 'Batman/Superman: World's Finest' series, continuing the team-up adventures of the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. The 'Strange Visitor' arc introduces a mysterious new hero from the future who may hold the key to saving the present, as the World's Finest duo face off against classic threats like the Joker and Metallo. Written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Mora, this collection delves into the legacy of heroism and the bonds that define DC's greatest partnership.
In "The Kandor Compromise, Part One," Batman and Superman face a ticking-time-bomb mission: transporting the radioactive Solomon Grundy to Slaughter Swamp to prevent a catastrophic explosion, all while the Secret Society of Super-Villains has their own deadly plans for the unstable creature. Written by Joshua Williamson and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Andrei Bressan and Alejandro Sánchez, this gripping chapter sees the World's Finest team pushed to their limits. The cover by David Marquez captures the tension with a striking, high-stakes image.
Contains 10 stories
The Kandor Compromise, Part One
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]General ZodRogol Zaar (flashback)Ra's Al GhulKandoriansTitanoBizarroPrankster [Oswald Loomis]MagogDoctor DestinyKryptonite Man [Clay Ramsay] (flashback)Ursa (flashback)Lor-Zod (flashback)
In "The Kandor Compromise, Part One," General Zod's desperate bid to resurrect Kandor's frozen citizens drives him to seek the legendary Lazarus Pits—only to find Ra's al Ghul unwilling to help. With the fate of an entire city hanging in the balance, Ra's turns to Batman and Superman to stop Zod before his quest unleashes irreversible consequences.
The Kandor Compromise, Part Two
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]General ZodRa's Al GhulKandoriansZod's father (flashback)Lor-Zod
In "The Kandor Compromise, Part Two," Superman, Batman, Ra's al Ghul, and Zod must confront the terrifying aftermath of Zod’s use of a Lazarus Pit to revive the Kandorians—now unhinged by the Pit’s corrupting influence. As the reanimated citizens of Kandor turn on their rescuers, the heroes race to contain the chaos before the city’s madness consumes them all.
Atomic, Part One
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Atomic Skull [Albert Michaels]Harvey Bullock (voice only)Lois LaneUltra-Humanite
Atomic, Part Two
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Ultra-HumaniteAtomic Skull [Albert Michaels] (deceased)Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira] (flashback)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback)Secret Society [Reverse FlashDeadlineBlack MantaKiller FrostVandal Savage] (flashback)
Atomic, Conclusion
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Ultra-HumaniteAtomic Skull [Albert Michaels]Lucius FoxRobin [Damian Wayne] (flashback)
Planet Brainiac, Part One
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Steel [John Henry Irons]Batwoman [Kate Kane]ChemoBrimstone BrotherhoodSupergirl [Kara Zor-El] (flashback)Joker (headshot)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (headshot)Mister Freeze [Victor Fries] (headshot)Bane (headshot)Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (headshot)Calendar Man [Julian Day] (headshot)The Eradicator (headshot)Killer Frost (headshot)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (headshot)Riddler [Edward Nygma] (headshot)Deathstroke [Slade Wilson] (headshot)robot dronesClayface (robot version)Bane (robot version)Doomsday (robot version)Silver Banshee (robot version)
In "Planet Brainiac, Part One," Batwoman and Steel rush to the ruined Batcave after an emergency signal, only to find Batman and Superman gone and the cave’s systems compromised. A desperate message from Batman warns that an unseen threat has hijacked his arsenal, turning the Batcave’s defenses against them.
Planet Brainiac, Part Two
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Steel [John Henry Irons]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Doomsday (robot version)robot dronesRiddler (robot version)Two-Face (robot version)Scarecrow (robot version)Bane (robot version)Man-Bat (robot version)Clayface (robot version)Mister Freeze [Victor Fries] (flashback)Nora Fries (flashback)Two-Face (flashback)Killer Croc (robot version)The Joker (robot version)Mongul (robot version)Darkseid (robot version)Zod (robot version)Parasite (robot version)Lex Luthor (robot version)Black Adam (robot version)Penguin (robot version)Gorilla Grodd (robot version)Cheetah (robot version)Sinestro (robot version)Reverse Flash (robot version)Black Manta (robot version)Harley Quinn (robot version)Professor Pyg (robot version)Composite Superman/Batman
In "Planet Brainiac, Part Two," Batwoman and Steel race to the moon to aid Batman and Superman, who are locked in a desperate battle against a growing army of robotic duplicates of their most dangerous foes—all seemingly controlled by a hidden enemy with a chilling agenda.
Planet Brainiac, Part Three
22 pp · superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Steel [John Henry Irons]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Composite Superman/BatmanGorilla Grodd (robot version)Mister Freeze (robot version)Lex Luthor (robot version)Cheetah (robot version)Reverse Flash (robot version)Deathstroke (robot version)Poison Ivy (robot version)Sinestro (robot version)Despero (robot version)Clayface (robot version)Black Adam (robot version)Penguin (robot version)Bizarro (robot version)Lobo (robot version)Morgaine LeFay (robot version)The Joker (robot version)unnamed childunnamed parentsGeneral Zod (image)Atomic Skull (image)Ultra-Humanite (image)Brainiac (image)
In "Planet Brainiac, Part Three," Superman races to protect Metropolis from a terrifying Composite Superman/Batman—once a hero, now a weapon of destruction—while Steel aids Batman in a desperate mission to penetrate the artificial entity’s mind. The stakes rise as the battle for Earth’s survival unfolds across the Moon and the skies above the city.
Freestyle Imp Battle: Batman Versus Superman
38 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Mr. MxyzptlkBat-Miteunnamed boyunnamed girlLois LaneSuperboy [Jon Kent]Mister Terrific [Michael Holt]Plastic ManProfessor T.O. MorrowBlue Beetle [Jaime Reyes]Will MagnusBatwoman [Kate Kane]MetamorphoThe Atom [Ray Palmer]Robin [Damian Wayne]Silas StoneNightwing [Dick Grayson]Red Hood [Jason Todd]The Flash [Barry Allen]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]DoomsdayJor-El (statue)Lara (statue)Ace the Bat-HoundKrypto
Snow Fight
22 pp · superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Solomon GrundyAlfred Pennyworth (flashback)Colonel JonasPoison Ivy [Pamela Isley]DeadlineLady VicBlack SpiderBloodsportLock-UpKiller MothDouble Dare [Aliki MarceauMargot Marceau]unidentified villainsSwamp Thing [Alec Holland]
In "Snow Fight," Batman and Superman face a race against time as they escort the unstable, radioactive Solomon Grundy to Slaughter Swamp, hoping to end his suffering before he detonates like a bomb. But the Secret Society of Super-Villains has other plans—intent on seizing Grundy to weaponize his explosive power.