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Cover: Dick Sprang & Rodney Ramos & Stan Kaye

World's Finest Comics Archives #2

Feb 2002 · DC · 49.95 USD; 82.95 CAD
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This second volume of the DC Archive Editions series reprints classic tales from the Golden Age of Superman and Batman team-ups, originally featured in World's Finest Comics #88-96. Collecting stories from the late 1950s, the volume showcases the iconic duo's early adventures alongside Robin, as they battle a rogues' gallery of villains in a mix of sci-fi and crime-fighting plots. The hardcover edition preserves the original comic art and coloring, offering a nostalgic look at the dawn of the Superman/Batman partnership.

In "The Super-Show of Gotham City," Lex Luthor’s latest scheme takes a bizarre turn when he shrinks himself and tricks Superman into leaving him behind in the Fortress of Solitude—only to slip into Kandor and seize control of Krypton City. With Superman powerless and the citizens of Kandor at his mercy, Batman and Robin must infiltrate the city to rescue him, leading to a thrilling team-up that puts the trio’s wits and courage to the test. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated with crisp, classic flair by Dick Sprang—inked by Stan Kaye and lettered by Pat Gordon—this 2002 archive issue captures the golden age spirit of superhero teamwork, with cover art by Sprang and Ramos.

Contains 16 stories
The Super-Show of Gotham City
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneCommissioner GordonHenry Bartle
The Reversed Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Elton CraigJor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Lois LanePerry White

In "The Reversed Heroes," a desperate man named Elton Craig stumbles upon Kryptonian capsules that grant him powers—only to turn on Superman, capturing him with Kryptonite. When Superman takes a capsule to regain his strength, he loses his powers, forcing him to call on Batman and Robin, who also ingest the pills and find themselves transformed. As the trio of heroes—now with reversed roles—races to stop Elton’s escalating rampage, the line between ally and adversary blurs in a battle of wits, will, and the unexpected cost of power.

Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lex LuthorJokerLois LanePerry WhiteMechano-Men

In a twist that shocks even the world’s greatest heroes, Lex Luthor and the Joker form an unlikely alliance to build a fleet of Mechano-Men, pushing the limits of technology and madness. With Superman and Batman on high alert, the duo must unravel the villains’ true intentions before the robots unleash chaos across Metropolis and Gotham.

The Club of Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Club of Heroes [LegionaryKnightSquireGauchoMusketeer]Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John MayhewLightning Man

In "The Club of Heroes," John Mayhew unites a diverse group of costumed champions—Legionary, Knight, Squire, Gaucho, and Musketeer—under a shared mission, offering them a new headquarters. With Lois Lane, Superman, Batman, Robin, and Lightning Man watching from the sidelines, the team sets a bold challenge: the hero who performs the most good deeds will earn the title of chairman.

The Super-Batwoman
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Clark Kent]Robin [Dick Grayson]Superman [Clark Kent]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Elton CraigJor-El (flashbackcameo)Lara (flashbackcameo)Perry White (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)

In "The Super-Batwoman," Batwoman [Kathy Kane] gains temporary superpowers from a Jor-El-created capsule and sets out to uncover the true identities of Batman [Clark Kent] and Superman [Clark Kent] within a single day. With the clock ticking and the stakes rising, her quest leads her through Gotham’s shadows and Metropolis’s skyline, testing her instincts and pushing her to the edge of what she thought possible.

The Three Super-Sleepers
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James Gordon (cameo)Carter NicholsPerry White (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)Lora (scientist of 2957)Kamar (scientist of 2957)Rothul (villain, introduction, descendant of Luthor)Rick Harben (villain)

In "The Three Super-Sleepers," Superman, Batman, and Robin are lured into a mysterious cave during a pursuit—only to wake a millennium later in a future shaped by forgotten science. Now facing a descendant of Lex Luthor and the enigmatic scientists Lora and Kamar, the heroes must adapt to a world far beyond their time, with no memory of how they got there.

The Boy from Outer Space!
12 pp · Superhero
Skyboy [Tharn of Kormo](introduction)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]RawlRawl's space-bandit gang
The Boss of Batman and Superman
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois Lane (cameo)Commissioner Gordon (Cameo)Dr. John CarrVictor Danning

When a scientist's experiment goes awry, it strips Superman of his powers and grants super-intelligence to both Robin and the villain Victor Danning—leaving the Man of Steel slow and dull, while the balance of power shifts in unexpected ways. With Batman and Lois Lane caught in the chaos, and Commissioner Gordon watching from the sidelines, the city faces a new kind of threat—one that plays not on strength, but on minds.

Origin of the Superman Batman Team
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Superman]Robin [Dick Grayson]Powerman (a robot, introduction)Lex Luthor (villain)

In a twist that shakes the foundation of Gotham’s greatest detective, Superman introduces Powerman as his new partner after Lex Luthor unleashes a liquid kryptonite gun. Batman, reeling from the betrayal, suspects the robot has a grip on Superman—unaware that the Man of Steel’s choice is driven by a carefully calculated plan to protect both himself and the Dark Knight from Luthor’s latest scheme.

The Battle of the Super-Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]aliens from the planet Xlym
The Super-Foes from Planet X
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Solar SpongeStorm TopCrawlerJ-47 (robot)

In a twist that flips hero and test subject, Superman, Batman, and Robin find themselves pitted against alien menaces on a planet where robots have replaced thought—only to become the unwitting teachers of a civilization that’s forgotten how to fight for itself. With the enigmatic Solar Sponge, Storm Top, Crawler, and the mysterious J-47 (robot) watching from the shadows, the trio must face dangers that challenge not just their strength, but the very idea of what it means to be a hero.

The Day Superman Betrayed Batman
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneCommissioner GordonProfessor Milo [Superman in disguise]The Condor Gang [BlinkyCondor [John Titus]]Ace LoganScott ForestBilly Forest

In a twist that shatters trust, Superman is forced to arrest Batman and Robin after the Condor Gang frames Bruce Wayne for accepting a bribe. As Clark Kent races to clear their names, the city descends into chaos while the real culprits — led by the cunning Condor and his gang — launch a wave of crime under the cover of confusion.

The Menace of the Moonman
11.67 pp · Superhero
MoonMan [Brice Rogers] (intro)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

When a mysterious comet alters his spacecraft during a lunar mission, Pilot Rogers returns to Earth transformed—under the moon's glow, he becomes the malevolent MoonMan. Now, as Superman, Batman, and Robin must confront this new threat, they face a foe whose very presence is tied to the night sky.

Batman's Super Spending Spree
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Larry VerrilVincent Verril

Batman declares he’ll spend a million dollars in a single day, but when his extravagant purchases prove worthless, Superman quietly steps in to turn them into profitable ventures—much to Batman’s chagrin. With Robin at his side and the Verril brothers caught in the crossfire, the duo’s rivalry takes a bizarre, high-stakes turn.

The Dictator of Krypton City
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]several KandoriansLex Luthor (villain)Luthor's henchmen (villains)Brainiac (villain, cameo, flashback)

In "The Dictator of Krypton City," Lex Luthor uses a shrink ray to infiltrate Kandor, the tiny city of Kryptonians preserved in a bottle, and seizes control from within. With Superman powerless inside the city and Batman and Robin arriving to help, the trio must outwit Luthor’s regime before the Kandorians are forced into a war they never asked for.

The Menace of the Atom-Master
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois Lane (cameo)Atom Master (villain, introduction)

When the Atom-Master unleashes giant illusions that plunge Metropolis and Gotham into chaos, Superman and Batman are forced to split their focus—just as his operatives strike to fund a far more dangerous evolution of his power. With the city on edge and reality itself bending under his control, the heroes must confront a threat that turns imagination into menace.

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Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
letterer Pat Gordon
cover pencils Dick Sprang
cover pencils, inks Rodney Ramos
cover inks Stan Kaye

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