Batman, Superman, and the Teen Titans race to find David the Boy Thunder as he is held captive by the Key and the Joker. 
The Joker seeks to find the identities of the heroes, the Key seeks access to worlds beyond, but what is it that David is hiding that none of the heroes or villains know? And what does that mean for everyone and the future of earth? Things take a turn and not the way anyone could ever suspect!
I think World’s Finest is the best title that Mark Waid has written in a long while. Given that it has opened the door for such books such as Batman Vs Robin, and the upcoming Lazarus Planet, it’s easy to see why those books came to be due to the seeds planted in this series. Aside from planting roots for things to come, that’s not entirely why this issue is amazing. Waid uses ideas that have never truly been explored before, such as the World’s Finest working hand and hand with the Teen Titans in full as they search for their captive friend, David, and the antagonist, The Key. There are some well-written interactions between many of the characters within this book, but what continues to be a standout is the established brotherhood of Batman and Superman.
Waid writes the duo so well and utilizes their skills and power brilliantly that it exemplifies why they live up to the namesake of the title, Worlds Finest. From communication to strategizing, to how each deals with their obstacles, it’s on full display in this particular issue. There are some surprises that no one will expect to discover in this book that will get readers gasping as to why David is so important for the future of the DCU, or a version of it. The writing is well-paced, the action is well-orchestrated, the motivations are pretty clear, and the story is exciting and enjoyable.
Dan Mora’s art in this issue is stylistically infectious and alluring to the eye. Mora’s ability to render classic versions of these characters by making them feel new is a feat that he consistently delivers with his art. Mora’s layouts are well drawn and the action is beautifully choreographed, especially when the heroes enter The Key’s dimension of doors. Tamra Bonvillain enhances Mora’s artwork even further with beautiful color choices that act as second nature to the art, while uniquely standing out on its own in the same fashion as Steve Wands lettering for this book. This is the one book from DC that I have no hesitation in recommending to add to your pull list. It’s everything you’d want from a mainstream superhero title and then some.
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