Batman / Superman: World's Finest #49

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• 9.0

  Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

  Mar 18, 2026

  It’s pretty impressive that Waid has shepherded this series for over four years, and has managed to keep things fresh without ever returning to the modern day. Read Full Review

• 8.8

  The Batman Universe - Adam Koppel

  Mar 21, 2026

  Batman/Superman: World's Finest #49 wraps up the updated first clash between Batman and Superman and their Earth-3 counterparts, concluding the story arc with a sense of hope and optimism, plenty of cool action and some nice character moments. The art and color also impress. Read Full Review

• 8.4

  Fanlight Zone - Ken M.

  Mar 18, 2026

  Time is fading fast as the World’s Finest lay prisoner to the Crime Syndicate. The writing delivers on a traditional superhero story, which is never a bad thing. To and Bonvillain craft some new looks on familiar faces in this new landscape. It’s a fitting end before the anniversary extravaganza next time. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  AIPT - George Loftus

  Mar 18, 2026

  All said and done, I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t enjoy this book. Batman/Superman: World's Finest is breezy, weird, and it’s so beautiful it’s quietly setting the standard of how I want DC superheroes to look all the time. Despite a quick resolution to a story that feels like it could’ve, and maybe even should have, lasted significantly longer, I don't really care. This book explodes with charm in every panel, and that final page reveal gives me confidence this story, thankfully, isn't over yet. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  The Aspiring Kryptonian - Sam Rakestraw

  Mar 18, 2026

  Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #49 pulls a fast one by concluding the Earth-3 story that most readers thought would be longer, at least beyond two issues. Still, it makes for a good pull with some callbacks (or rather call forwards to future DC stories) and valiant Superman action. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi

  Mar 18, 2026

  Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #49 is just another example of what makes this series such a standout. Even with shifting contributors, the creative team always embraces the fun, understands the characters, and delivers a fantastic experience. Read Full Review

• 7.8

  The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally

  Mar 18, 2026

  To creates some great art throughout the issue. I really like the character designs and the action is visually thrilling. Read Full Review