A BRAND-NEW ARC BEGINS, AS RISING STAR ARTIST ADRIAN GUTIERREZ JOINS MARK WAID! DARKNESS FALLS! Eclipso, master of light and shadow, has risen to plague the World's Finest team of Superman and Batman! Powered like never before, Eclipso threatens to plunge the Earth into a state of eternal night--and eternal despair!
Overall, Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31 is a strong return to form and plays off of Waid's past work to help set up an exciting future for this series whether its for Justice League Unlimted, JSA, or simply World's Finest. Read Full Review
Batman and Superman must fight overwhelming darkness in this initial story chapter. Waids writing creates a timeless tale of adventure and action. Gutirrez constructs the energetic images perfectly fitting for a tale of this magnitude. This series always maintains a high level of storytelling that cant be missed! Read Full Review
It's hard to do team-up books because none of the characters are fully under the control of the writer, but Waid setting it in the past gives him a unique opportunity to retell the history of the DCU. With all Waid has planned for the comic line, it's great to see he has long-term plans for this book. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31 concludes with a thrilling cliffhanger that sets the stage for the next chapter in the series. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, leaving readers eager to see how the heroes will overcome this new threat. So, is Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31 worth the buy? Absolutely! This issue is a must-read for fans of the World's Finest and those who enjoy epic superhero battles. Waid's writing is top-notch, and Melnikov's artwork is a visual feast. The exploration of the psychological impact of darkness and the heroes' unwavering determination make this a compelling and thought-provoking read. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31kicks off the last arc in Mark Waid's run with an action-packed, thrilling return of Eclipso. Waid's core premise and creative setup are top-notch despite a few rushed moments in the execution, and Adrin Gutirrez's turn on the title would make Dan Mora proud. Read Full Review
Eclipso has returned and has Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League in his sights. Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #31 has everything that makes a DC comic easy to pick up and read with its big hero cast beyond just our two protagonists and immediate attack from Eclipso with no game of cat and mouse. Plus, its always inspiring to see the rise of a new artist. Read Full Review
World's Finest remains one of DC's best books but this latest issue doesn't feel as strong as what came before it. Read Full Review
Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #31 contains the same level of excitement and fun as many of its previous issues. Mark Waid continues to show that he always has something up his sleeve and trusts whatever creative team is on the book. Worlds Finest is easily one of the best books on shelves today. Read Full Review
In some ways Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31,feels like both a return to form and a departure. Waid's script is expansive and fast paced, establishing a very large cast in a retro setting. Gutirrez's pencils on the other hand feel distinctly different from previous artists that have worked on the book. Overall, it still adds up to a fun book. Read Full Review
This newest arc of Batman/Superman: World's Finest gets off to a fun start, if one that's bit too predictable. In a series where harkening back to a simpler time in comics is often its strength, it arguably loses sight of the storytelling techniques that add needed complexity. That being said, it still looks to be the sort of colorful superhero adventure that fans have come to expect. Read Full Review
Batman / Superman: World's Finest #31 lacks the dynamic punch of previous issues in the art department, but the writing effectively sets up a new arc with a classic villainEclipso. Read Full Review
But much of what unfolded here felt like a rush to get to this great ending. A 'golden twin'? Charmed to look like a Promethium cell, no less? A mad Gordon? A space cannon? A Kryptonite arrow? Daffy Bronze Age fun. But I am used to more here. Read Full Review
This is a pretty nice banger of an opening issue. Makes sense, wipes out the Justice League in a logical way, and I honestly laughed out loud at Red Tornado being a jobber again (that being said, he actually did something this time, but the shout out to that was nice).
So Waid, despite being a disliked human, wrote another good opening.
As for the art, Gutierrez art is ok, but a step down from Mora. Mora is like the premier artist at DC so anything is a step down for the most part. It is going to take some getting use to. That being said, it isnt bad, but some facial expressions of some of the heroes like Superman or Green Arrow are kind of funny in the 'wow that was not drawn well' kind of way.
I’m already missing Dan Mora, but I enjoyed Gutierrez’s art.
I miss Mora's art in this title. I always thought Eclipso was a cool character and it's interesting that Robin was the only sensible character in this issue. Not sure where the Kryptonite arrow came from. Wouldn't Superman feel it on Ollie if he constantly carried it around? Overall it has a decent, yet rocky start. Let's see if it gets better.
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Entertaining but surprisingly slight. And Waid is literally repeating himself, cribbing off a Flash story from the late 90s.
Hi mark I would appreciate it if you don’t let Hal be mind controlled everytime he appears.
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