Worlds' Finest #6
This volume collects issues #25-29 of the New 52 Worlds' Finest series, delving into the untold early encounters between Superman and Batman. Written by Paul Levitz, the story explores key moments from their past that shaped their legendary partnership, while also advancing the present-day adventures of Power Girl and Huntress.
In "Part One: Temptations," Batman and Superman face a dangerous new threat when Terry Sloan uncovers both Kryptonite and a lost Kryptonian. As tensions rise, Intri arrives with a mysterious mission, pulling Superman toward Apokolips—only for Batman to intervene and repel her through the Boom Tube. Written by Paul Levitz and illustrated by Jed Dougherty, with colors by Chris Sotomayor and letters by Travis Lanham, this issue sets a gripping tone for the arc. The cover by Stephen Segovia captures the moment of confrontation with striking intensity.
In "Part One: Temptations," Lois Lane begins to unravel the layered pasts of Superman and Batman, tracing their origins through pivotal moments in the lives of their parents—Jor-El and Lara, Martha Wayne and Thomas Wayne—revealing how choices made in the shadows shaped the heroes they would become. As flashbacks unfold, the weight of legacy, loss, and moral conviction echoes through the lives of Kal-El, Bruce Wayne, and even the enigmatic Frankie Falcone, setting the stage for a story where the past is never truly past.
In "Part Two: Presentiments," Red Tornado [Lois Lane] narrates a pivotal moment when Wonder Woman steps into the past to alter destiny—intervening to save the young lives of Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, ensuring they grow up to become the heroes Earth 2 needs. With the weight of prophecy guiding her, Wonder Woman faces the echoes of a future shaped by the Great Oracle’s vision, as the lives of two boys hang in the balance.
In the wake of a brutal encounter, Superman finds himself aided by Wonder Woman and her Amazon sisters, forging an uneasy alliance as he regroups. Batman and Selina Kyle soon cross paths, leading to a tense pursuit that brings the two heroes together. But when Intri of Apokolips appears, demanding Superman’s return to Apokolips, the fragile truce is tested — and the stakes rise far beyond a simple capture.
In "Part Four: Generations," Selina Kyle finds herself caught between old allies and new threats as Batman and Superman race to stop Terry Sloan’s dangerous scheme involving Kryptonite and a long-lost Kryptonian. With Intri arriving to claim Superman for Apokolips and the Boom Tube flaring to life, the fate of the League hangs in the balance—especially as Lois Lane, Supergirl, and Robin [Helena Wayne] step into the fray.
In the escalating conflict on Earth 2, Superman and Batman lead a desperate defense as Apokolips' assault intensifies. Batman infiltrates Terry Sloan’s hidden base, closing in on a secret that could shift the war—but the truth remains just out of reach. With Lois Lane, Supergirl, Robin, and Selina Kyle standing at the edge of the storm, the lines between ally and enemy blur.
In "Part Six: Dooms," the Earth 2 heroes brace for the inevitable assault from Apokolips, but even their combined strength can’t turn the tide. As Steppenwolf’s parademons descend, Lois Lane falls first, and one by one, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are overwhelmed—leaving the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
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↩ Reprints Worlds' Finest #27 (2014), Worlds' Finest #28 (2015), Worlds' Finest #29 (2015), Worlds' Finest #30 (2015), Worlds' Finest #31 (2015), Worlds' Finest #32 (2015)
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