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Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics: The Silver Age #1

May 2017 · DC · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD
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This massive omnibus collects the second half of the Silver Age team-ups between Batman and Superman from the pages of World's Finest Comics, originally published between 1959 and 1964. Featuring stories by writers like Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, and Jerry Coleman, with art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, and others, these tales showcase the Dynamic Duo and the Man of Steel facing off against classic villains and engaging in lighthearted, imaginative adventures. The volume includes issues #102-145 of the series, plus a selection of covers and bonus material.

In "The Mightiest Team in the World!", Superman and Batman go head-to-head on the trail of the cunning Prof. Pender—only to find their powers reversed when Pender’s ray decharges Superman and super-charges Batman. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with classic flair by artists Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this 2017 adventure reimagines the dynamic duo in a thrilling twist of fate. The cover by Michael Cho captures the moment of transformation with striking precision.

Contains 25 stories
The Mightiest Team in the World!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John SmilterLois LaneGellCommissioner James Gordon
Batman - Double for Superman!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneShorty (villain)

In "Batman - Double for Superman!", Lois Lane stumbles upon Superman's secret identity during a high-stakes rescue mission that brings Batman and Robin into the fray. With Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne swapping roles to keep the truth hidden, the unlikely duo must navigate a dangerous charade that tests their wits and resolve.

Fort Crime
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteHeavy-Weapons Gang
Batman and Superman, Swamis Inc.
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneThe FangPaul JamesJeff (The Fang's henchman)
The Contest of Heroes
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois Lane
Superman and Robin!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonPerry WhiteThe Purple Mask Mob (villains)

In "Superman and Robin!", Superman arrives in Gotham to assist Robin in stopping the Purple Mask Mob, but when the Caped Crusader claims he's too injured to help, it's his unorthodox detective work that ultimately solves the case—proving even from a broken leg, he's still Gotham’s greatest mind.

When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteCommissioner GordonProfessor Vohr

In "When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis," Batman and Superman go head-to-head in a 24-hour race to perform the most civic good deeds, with the winner earning the right to host a major electronics convention in their city. The stakes are high, the pace relentless, and the rivalry between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel pushes both heroes to their limits.

The Super Bat-Man!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneCommissioner GordonProfessor PenderAlfred Pennyworth

In "The Super Bat-Man!", Superman and Batman team up to stop the cunning Prof. Pender, only to have their powers reversed when Pender's ray decharges Superman and supercharges Batman. Now facing the chaos of their swapped abilities, the two heroes must adapt and work together to stop Pender from unleashing his dangerous technology once more.

When Superman's Identity Is Exposed
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteThe Varrel Mob

When a mysterious figure begins publicly revealing Clark Kent’s secret identity and daring Superman to disprove it, the Man of Steel turns to Batman and Robin for help. With the spotlight closing in, the trio must unravel a conspiracy that threatens to expose the truth—before it’s too late.

The Three Magicians of Baghdad
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Carter NicholsLois LaneAladdinAbdullah40 Thieves

In "The Three Magicians of Baghdad," Batman and Robin find themselves stranded in the past after a failed experiment by Dr. Nichols, who calls on Superman to help retrieve them. With the help of a clever ruse, Superman steps in to aid Aladdin by pretending to be the genii from his lamp, joining forces with the Dynamic Duo in a timeless adventure.

The Super-Newspaper of Gotham City
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Perry WhiteLois LaneJohn Hall (Editor, Gotham Gazette)The Mole [Mr. Harrah]

When the Gotham Gazette faces collapse, Clark Kent and Lois Lane arrive in Gotham under Perry White’s orders to investigate. With editor John Hall hospitalized and a mysterious crime story left unfinished, Superman and Batman must piece together the clues before the paper—and the city’s truth—disappears.

The True History of Superman and Batman
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteKa Thar (spelled Ka-Thar on the cover)Shark Slaney

In this Silver Age-inspired tale from *Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics: The Silver Age #1*, time-traveling historian Ka Thar arrives from the future demanding that Superman and Batman reenact key moments to correct what he claims is a flawed record of their past. With the heroes caught between their real memories and a rewritten history, the truth of their legacy hangs in the balance.

The Three Super Musketeers!
12 pp · Superhero
Dr. Carter NicholsD'ArtagnanSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Count FerneyChancellor Bourdet
The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Humpty DumptyDr. KingMousey [Jones]Mother GooseR. MelvilleMcKenna brothers and their nephew"Foots" Moley

When Mystery Inc. stages a fake case for three wealthy clients hoping to impersonate Batman, Robin, and Superman, a simple scheduling error sends the real heroes into the role of the actors—leading them to stumble into a genuine crime they weren’t expecting. The mix-up turns a staged mystery into a real-life caper, with the Dark Knight, the Boy Wonder, and the Man of Steel playing the part of the detectives they were meant to be.

The Super-Mystery of Metropolis!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Superboy [Clark Kent](flashback)Lois LanePerry WhiteMa Kent (Flashback)Pa Kent (Flashback)Thad LinnisThomas Wayne (flashback)Martha Wayne (flashback)

In "The Super-Mystery of Metropolis!" from *Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics: The Silver Age #1*, Superman finds himself entangled in a mystery that traces back to his Smallville roots—when a mysterious figure claims to know his secret identity, he retreats from Metropolis, prompting a revealing conversation with Batman and Robin. As Superman recounts his youth, he uncovers a surprising connection to a young Bruce Wayne, leaving the truth of who might have seen through his disguise hanging in the air.

The Super-Rivals
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Vicki ValeLois LaneRobin [Dick Grayson]Princess VarinaCount ZituPerry WhiteCommissioner GordonCaptain StefanPete Kaney's Mob

In "The Super-Rivals," Batman and Superman find themselves unexpectedly drawn to Princess Varina of Balkania, whose arrival in America sparks a playful yet intense rivalry between the two heroes—each determined to win her favor, though neither expects the complications that follow.

The Super-Show of Gotham City
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneCommissioner GordonHenry Bartle
The Reversed Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Elton CraigJor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Lois LanePerry White

In "The Reversed Heroes," Elton Craig's discovery of Kryptonian capsules sets off a chain of unexpected power shifts when he uses one to capture Superman—only for the Man of Steel to counter by taking a capsule and losing his abilities. With his powers gone, Superman calls on Batman and Robin, who take the pills and gain superpowers of their own, stepping into a crisis they never saw coming.

Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lex LuthorJokerLois LanePerry WhiteMechano-Men

In this Silver Age-inspired tale from *Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics: The Silver Age #1*, Lex Luthor and the Joker team up in a bizarre alliance to build a fleet of Mechano-Men—near-indestructible robots that threaten to overwhelm Metropolis and Gotham. With Superman and Batman on high alert, the duo must unravel the villains’ twisted partnership before their next move goes too far.

The Club of Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Club of Heroes [LegionaryKnightSquireGauchoMusketeer]Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John MayhewLightning Man

In "The Club of Heroes," John Mayhew gathers a group of heroes to form a new alliance, offering them a shared headquarters—but only if they can agree on a chairman. To decide, they set a simple rule: the hero who performs the most good deeds will lead them.

The Super-Batwoman
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Clark Kent]Robin [Dick Grayson]Superman [Clark Kent]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Elton CraigJor-El (flashbackcameo)Lara (flashbackcameo)Perry White (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)

In "The Super-Batwoman," Jo takes a mysterious capsule crafted by Jor-El, granting her superpowers for one day. With her new abilities, she sets out to uncover the true identities of Batman and Superman—before the time runs out.

The Three Super-Sleepers
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James Gordon (cameo)Carter NicholsPerry White (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)Lora (scientist of 2957)Kamar (scientist of 2957)Rothul (villain, introduction, descendant of Luthor)Rick Harben (villain)

In "The Three Super-Sleepers," Superman, Batman, and Robin are lured into a mysterious cave that traps them in a century-long slumber—awakening to a future where they must face a descendant of Lex Luthor. The trio’s urgent mission takes a shocking turn as they confront a world transformed, with only their wits and courage to guide them.

The Boy from Outer Space!
12 pp · Superhero
Skyboy [Tharn of Kormo](introduction)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]RawlRawl's space-bandit gang
The Boss of Batman and Superman!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois Lane (cameo)Commissioner Gordon (Cameo)Dr. John CarrVictor Danning

In "The Boss of Batman and Superman!", a rogue scientist's experiment goes awry when a machine siphons Superman's super-intelligence, leaving him dull and slow—while granting heightened intellect to Robin and Victor Danning. Now, with minds sharper than ever, the unlikely duo must navigate the chaos of a world where the Man of Steel is no longer the smartest hero around.

Origin of the Superman Batman Team
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Superman]Robin [Dick Grayson]Powerman (a robot, introduction)Lex Luthor (villain)

In this Silver Age-inspired tale from *Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics: The Silver Age #1*, Superman’s decision to team up with a new partner, Powerman, sends Batman reeling—his trust in the Man of Steel shaken. As tensions rise, Batman suspects Powerman’s influence over Superman, unaware that the hero’s choice is driven by a carefully calculated plan to protect him from Lex Luthor’s deadly new weapon.

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Full credits

artist Curt Swan
inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils, inks Michael Cho

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