Batman / Superman: World's Finest #5

Apr 2025 · DC · 17.99 USD; 23.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects issues #26-30 of the 2023 Batman/Superman: World's Finest series, continuing the team-up adventures of the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. The 'Secret Origins' arc delves into the untold early encounters between Batman and Superman, revealing how their legendary partnership first began to take shape. Written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Mora and others, this collection explores pivotal moments that defined their iconic alliance.

In "Phantom Riddles, Part One," the Riddler unleashes a chilling mystery by leaving cryptic puzzles in the lost language of Krypton, forcing Superman to cross into Gotham City. With Batman at his side, the Man of Steel confronts a case that blurs the line between mind games and something far more dangerous, as people vanish without a trace. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Travis Moore, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain and letters by Steve Wands, this issue features a striking cover by Dan Mora.

Contains 8 stories

Phantom Riddles, Part One

24 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Harvey BullockCommissioner James GordonCharlieJimmy OlsenRiddler [Edward Nygma]SpellbinderMagpie [Margaret Pye]Alfred PennyworthPerry WhiteJax-Ur

In "Phantom Riddles, Part One," the Riddler unleashes a chilling mystery by leaving cryptic puzzles in the ancient Kryptonian tongue, sparking a wave of disappearances. With the stakes rising, Superman arrives in Gotham to join forces with Batman, forging an uneasy alliance to unravel a threat that defies both their worlds.

Phantom Riddles, Part Two

24 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jax-UrAlfred PennyworthRiddler [Edward Nygma]KandoriansAethyr the Messiah

In "Phantom Riddles, Part Two," Superman faces off against the escaped Jax-Ur—only to discover the villain has taken Batman’s place in the real world. With Batman now trapped in the Phantom Zone, he must find a way to break free and join forces with Superman before Jax-Ur’s plan unfolds.

The Ties That Bind

10 pp · Superhero

Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Sapphire StaggSimon StaggJavaMontana MasonSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy Olsen

Sting Like a Bee

10 pp · Superhero

Karen Beecher [Bumblebee]Aunt BirdieJason LakeKevin

Time Check

10 pp · Adventure

Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganRocky DavisProf HaleyRed Ryan]June RobbinsUltivacDr. Elias

Joker-Luthor: World's Vilest

24 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Lex LuthorThe JokerAbra KadabraJonah Hex

In "Joker-Luthor: World's Vilest," Lex Luthor pairs with the Joker to decode an ancient manuscript said to unlock a weapon of immense power—though the text drives anyone who studies it to madness. The story unfolds as the two most dangerous minds in the DC Universe push each other to the brink, testing the limits of chaos and control.

IMPeriled

10 pp · Superhero

Mr. MxyzptlkBat-MiteGreen-Mite (imp version of Green Lantern and Green Arrow)Wonder Woman (imp version)Hawk-Mite (imp version of Hawkman)Metamorph-Ite (imp version of Metamorpho)Flash-Mite (imp version of the Flash)Aquaman (imp version)Black Canary (imp version)Solomon Grundy (imp version)Sinestro (imp version)Cheetah (imp version)Lobo (imp version)Merlyn-Mite (imp version of Merlyn) Gorilla Grodd (imp version)The Joker (imp version)Starro (imp version)unknown villainBatman (image)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (image)Hawkman (image)Wonder Woman (image)The Flash (image)Superman (image)Black Canary (image)

In "IMPeriled," Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite rally the mischievous imps of the 5th Dimension to face a sudden, mysterious danger—only to be ambushed by twisted, imp-sized versions of the Legion of Doom, led by an enigmatic foe. With chaos erupting across their realm, the tiny tricksters must band together before the unknown villain's plan unfolds.

Impossible: Prologue

8 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. MxyzptlkBat-MiteGreen-Mite (imp version of Green Lantern and Green Arrow)The Joker (image)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones] (image)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (image)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (image)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (image)