World’s Finest

    (DC, 1990)
™ and ©1990 DC Comics, Inc.

Why has Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor suddenly decided to take an interest in building orphanages? And why has the Joker decided to invest in Metropolis real estate? Whatever the answer is, you can be certain that these two arch-villains are up to no good.

World’s Finest is a three-book series pitting Superman and Batman against their greatest foes. A creative tour de force, it features the writing of Dave (Watchmen) Gibbons, the art of Steve (Nexus) Rude, and color by Steve Oliff (who later became famous for his dynamic “Olyoptics” work for Image comics).
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World’s Finest #1

August, 1990
Cover Price: $3.95
31 copies available from $1.50
Dave GibbonsSteve Rude
World’s Finest #2

September, 1990
Cover Price: $3.95
32 copies available from $0.90
Dave GibbonsSteve Rude
World’s Finest #3

October, 1990
Cover Price: $3.95
24 copies available from $1.13
Dave GibbonsSteve Rude
World’s Finest Book #1


Cover Price: $19.95
1 copy available for $5.00
Dave GibbonsSteve Rude
World’s Finest Deluxe Set #1 Hardcover


Cover Price: $29.99
1 copy available for $24.00
Hardcover Edition by Steve Rude; Collects World’s Finest #1-3; Includes Steve Rude sketch gallery; Includes story & art notes; ca. 2008 Dave GibbonsSteve Rude