Showcase Presents: World's Finest #1
In "The Mightiest Team in the World!", Superman, Batman, and Robin face their strangest cinematic challenge yet when an alien filmmaker kidnaps two crooks, Beaver and Midge, to lure them into a remote location for a blockbuster. With bizarre alien creatures thrown into the mix and the criminals turning rogue with stolen tech, the World's Finest must keep the chaos from spiraling out of control. Written by Jerry Coleman and illustrated by Dick Sprang with inks by Sheldon Moldoff, this 2007 Showcase Presents tale brings a playful, classic flair to the iconic trio’s teamwork—complete with a memorable cover by Win Mortimer, Curt Swan, and Dale Crain.
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An alien movie producer captures two criminals, Beaver and Midge, in order to lure Superman, Batman, and Robin to an uninhabited area to film his movie. One by one, he throws bizarre alien creatures into the mix for the purposes of his film. But troubles start when the criminals escape and decide to use the alien's gadgets for themselves. Fortunately, the World's Finest team is able to capture the criminals, and a regretful alien promises to never mess with other people's destinies again.
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