World's Finest Comics Archives #1

May 1999 · DC · 49.95 USD; 78.50 CAD

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About this Collection

This hardcover archive edition collects the earliest team-ups of Superman and Batman from the pages of World's Finest Comics, reprinting issues #71-#85 (1954-1956) in their original color and format. These stories, produced during the Silver Age, showcase the iconic duo joining forces against classic villains like Lex Luthor and the Joker, often with Robin and Supergirl in supporting roles. The volume is part of DC's Archive Editions series, which preserves vintage comic material in a high-quality, library-bound format.

In "The Mightiest Team in the World!", Superman and Batman go head-to-head on the trail of the cunning Prof. Pender—only to have their roles reversed when a twist of science strips Superman of his powers and grants Batman superhuman strength. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with timeless art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this classic tale from the World's Finest Comics Archives #1 features a cover by Dick Sprang that captures the moment the heroes' destinies shift.

Contains 16 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)

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)

When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteCommissioner GordonProfessor Vohr

The Super Bat-Man!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneCommissioner GordonProfessor PenderAlfred Pennyworth

When Superman's Identity Is Exposed

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LanePerry WhiteThe Varrel Mob

The Three Magicians of Bagdad

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Carter NicholsLois LaneAladdinAbdullah40 Thieves

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]

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

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

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)

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