Batman / Superman: World's Finest #31

Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Adrian Gutierrez Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: September 18, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 12 User Reviews: 19
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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!

  • 10
    AIPT - Piper Whitaker Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 9.4
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 8.8
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 8.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - Sam Rakestraw Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi Sep 19, 2024

    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

  • 8.0
    Dark Knight News - Bryant Lucas Sep 21, 2024

    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

  • 6.5
    Batman-News - Jackson Luken Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • 6.0
    The Batman Universe - Scott Waldyn Sep 24, 2024

    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

  • 6.0
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Sep 23, 2024

    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

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