Batman / Superman: World's Finest #17
In "Elementary Finale: Showdown," Batman and Superman join forces to stop the ever-growing threat of NewMazo, a foe who drains heroes' powers to become stronger with every encounter. With help from Dr. Will Magnus, Batman devises a plan to free the robotic and android beings NewMazo has taken over, turning them against their captor. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Dan Mora’s dynamic art and Tamra Bonvillain’s vivid colors, this 2023 issue delivers a tense, high-stakes showdown with a twist that could change everything. The cover by Dan Mora captures the intensity of the battle in striking detail.
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The heroes team-up to battle NewMazo, but every time they get too close NewMazo absorbs their powers and becomes more powerful. Batman, working with Dr. Will Magnus, develops a plan to free the robotic and android heroes and villains from NewMazo's control and send them against NewMazo. Batman then comes up with a secret weapon to turn the tide against NewMazo.
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