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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
Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lex LuthorJokerLois LanePerry WhiteMechano-Men
The Club of Heroes
12 pp · Superhero
Club of Heroes [LegionaryKnightSquireGauchoMusketeer]Lois LaneSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John MayhewLightning Man
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
The Menace of the Moonman
11.67 pp · Superhero
MoonMan [Brice Rogers] (intro)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Batman's Super Spending Spree
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Larry VerrilVincent Verril
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)
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)

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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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