Cover: Curt Swan & Dick Dillin & Stan Kaye & Sheldon Moldoff
Showcase Presents: World's Finest #2
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This second volume in the Showcase Presents series reprints classic Superman/Batman team-up stories from the Silver Age, originally featured in World's Finest Comics. Collecting issues from the late 1950s and early 1960s, the black-and-white omnibus showcases the iconic duo battling threats that required both their unique abilities, often alongside Robin and Supergirl. The volume highlights the lighter, more whimsical tone of the era, with tales of alien invasions, time travel, and clever deceptions between the two heroes.
Contains 39 stories
The Menace of Superman's Pet
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Wreckers (gang of robbers)
Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk
Bat-MiteMr. MxyzptlkSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Captives of the Space Globes
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alba (from the planet Zoron)Baxian aliensAnthkar (monster)Chorn (Baxian leader)
The Curse That Doomed Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Swami
The Creature from Beyond!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Creature from Beyond [Vance Collins]Commissioner GordonThe Jackson Mob
Super-Batwoman & the Super-Creature
Lex LuthorBatwoman [Kathy Kane]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Golanth (Super-Creature)
The Creature That Was Exchanged For Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vathgar (Alien from Xeron)Skran (Alien beast)
The Secret of Tigerman
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]TigermanSuperman RobotPurple Legion [Private WGeneral GramblyPrivate R]
Challenge of the Faceless Creatures
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Faceless Creatures
The Mirror Batman
XanuSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Capture of Superman
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark Kent]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Incredible Team of Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk
Bat-MiteMr. MxyzptlkSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Mystery of the Alien Super-Boy
Logi of DurimQuistoSklurHanshHroguthSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Hostages of the Island of Doom
Jundy (introduction)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Negative Superman
Lex LuthorNegative SupermanSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Sorcerer From the Stars
Zerno the Sorceror from Y'BarSborgCommissioner GordonSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Power That Transformed Batman
Moose MoransSilky SteveSparkles GarnetSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Joker-Luthor, Incorporated!
JokerLex LuthorLois LaneHilton WebbSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Riddle of the Four Planets!
The ZelaphodIndalThrikorSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger
Crimson Avenger [Albert Elwood] (intronot Golden Age Character)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Octopus Gang
Batman and Robin, Medieval Bandits
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneProfessor Carter NicholsDenny KaleShorty BiggsCommissioner Gordon
The Beasts of the Supernatural
Dr. GaultProfessor Paul BowlesJazub the SorcerorNorah CarterSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Band of Super-Villains
Lois LaneJimmy Olsen (cameo)Perry White (cameo)Merman (introduction)Astro (introduction)Alfred (cameo)Ace the Bat-Hound (cameo)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Menace of the Future Man
Future Man [Rak Durr](introduction)Carter NicholsThorAlfredAceSuperman robotSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jon DurrCommissioner Gordon
The Batman Nobody Remembered
Joker (really Freddie Forbes)Vicki ValeBatwomanCommissioner James GordonAlfred Pennyworththe Red Raven GangSupermanBatmanRobin
Superman's Secret Master
Lex LuthorLois LanePerry White (Cameo)Superman robotSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Secret of the Captive Cavemen
Professor Carter NicholsGeneral GroteSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Ghost of Batman
Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Sphinx GangNed GarverAl ReganAlfredSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Clayface Superman!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]Commissioner James Gordon
The Olsen-Robin Team Vs. the "Superman-Batman Team"! (part 1)
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jimmy OlsenLois LanePerry WhiteDr. DanniferRobin [Dick Grayson]Bat-CaveFlying Newsroom
The Vengeance of Superman and Batman!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jimmy OlsenProfessor PotterTitano (cameo)Supergirl [Kara] (cameo)Nightwing (cameo)Flamebird (cameo)Jimmy and Robin's Eyrie (intro)Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Composite Superman!
Composite Superman [Joe Meach]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonLegion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5Saturn GirlMon-ElSun Boy]
The Battle Between Titans!
Composite Superman [Joe Meach]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneJimmy Olsen
The Feud Between Batman and Superman!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenAce the BathoundThan-ArJhan-ArMetalloidsNor-KannNightwing [Superman]Flamebird [Jimmy Olsen]Nighthound
The Manhunters From Earth!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenMetalloidsFlamebird [Jimmy Olsen]NighthoundVan Varo (Cameo)Tec-Aben (Cameo)Lars-Eden (Cameo)Brenn-Bir (Cameo)Ab-Zorna (Cameo)Jhan-ArThan-Ar
The 1,000 Tricks of Clayface and Brainiac!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]BrainiacJimmy Olsen
The Helpless Partners!
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]BrainiacJimmy Olsen
Prison For Heroes!
Lois Lane (cameo)Jimmy Olsen (cameo)Electric ManThe FreezerBalloon ManThe FlameSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dr. Marlin (Cameo)
The Revenge of Superman!
Electric ManBalloon ManThe FreezerThe FlameWarajBatman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark Kent]
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Full credits
writer Jerry Coleman
artist Dick Sprang
inker Sheldon Moldoff
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Stan Kaye
cover inks Sheldon Moldoff
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