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Cover: Curt Swan & Dick Dillin & Stan Kaye & Sheldon Moldoff

Showcase Presents: World's Finest #2

Dec 2008 · DC · 16.99 USD; 19.99 CAD
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This second volume in the Showcase Presents series reprints classic Superman/Batman team-up stories from the Silver Age, originally featured in World's Finest Comics. Collecting issues from the late 1950s and early 1960s, the black-and-white omnibus showcases the iconic duo battling threats that required both their unique abilities, often alongside Robin and Supergirl. The volume highlights the lighter, more whimsical tone of the era, with tales of alien invasions, time travel, and clever deceptions between the two heroes.

In Showcase Presents: World's Finest #2 (2008), Superman brings a mysterious space creature back to Earth—only to find it stirring up trouble during a high-stakes pursuit of the criminal gang The Wreckers. Written by Jerry Coleman and illustrated by Dick Sprang with inks by Sheldon Moldoff, this story blends classic superhero action with a touch of whimsical chaos. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Curt Swan, Dick Dillin, Stan Kaye, and Sheldon Moldoff, captures the moment the pet’s antics take center stage.

Contains 39 stories
The Menace of Superman's Pet
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]The Wreckers (gang of robbers)

In "The Menace of Superman's Pet," Superman brings a small space creature back to Earth after encountering it in the cosmos—only to find it unintentionally complicating matters when it interferes with Batman and Robin’s attempt to capture the notorious criminal gang, The Wreckers. The story blends superhero action with a touch of whimsy, as the creature’s antics test the patience and teamwork of Earth’s mightiest heroes.

Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk
12.67 pp · Superhero
Bat-MiteMr. MxyzptlkSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

When Bat-Mite interrupts Superman’s mission to aid Batman and Robin, the mischievous imp finds himself outmatched by a new interloper: Mr. Mxyzptlk. The two magical pranksters settle their rivalry with a magical contest, each trying to outwit the other in a battle of wits and wizardry.

Captives of the Space Globes
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Alba (from the planet Zoron)Baxian aliensAnthkar (monster)Chorn (Baxian leader)
The Curse That Doomed Superman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Swami
The Creature from Beyond!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Creature from Beyond [Vance Collins]Commissioner GordonThe Jackson Mob
Super-Batwoman & the Super-Creature
13 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorBatwoman [Kathy Kane]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Golanth (Super-Creature)
The Creature That Was Exchanged For Superman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Vathgar (Alien from Xeron)Skran (Alien beast)
The Secret of Tigerman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]TigermanSuperman RobotPurple Legion [Private WGeneral GramblyPrivate R]
Challenge of the Faceless Creatures
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Faceless Creatures
The Mirror Batman
12.67 pp · Superhero
XanuSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Mirror Batman," Batman stumbles into a cosmic mirror, emerging altered with strange new powers. Superman and Robin follow him into the mirror world to confront the enigmatic Xanu.

The Capture of Superman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark Kent]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Incredible Team of Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk
12.67 pp · Superhero
Bat-MiteMr. MxyzptlkSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Mystery of the Alien Super-Boy
12.67 pp · Superhero
Logi of DurimQuistoSklurHanshHroguthSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Hostages of the Island of Doom
12.67 pp · Superhero
Jundy (introduction)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Hostages of the Island of Doom," Batman and Robin are abducted by the enigmatic Jundy and taken to a remote island fortress, where their lives hang in the balance unless Superman retrieves the scattered pieces of an ancient magical sceptre. With time running out and danger at every turn, the trio of heroes must confront a threat that tests their courage and resolve in ways they never expected.

The Negative Superman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorNegative SupermanSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Sorcerer From the Stars
12.67 pp · Superhero
Zerno the Sorceror from Y'BarSborgCommissioner GordonSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Power That Transformed Batman
12.67 pp · Superhero
Moose MoransSilky SteveSparkles GarnetSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Joker-Luthor, Incorporated!
12.67 pp · Superhero
JokerLex LuthorLois LaneHilton WebbSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Riddle of the Four Planets!
12.67 pp · Superhero
The ZelaphodIndalThrikorSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger
12.67 pp · Superhero
Crimson Avenger [Albert Elwood] (intronot Golden Age Character)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Octopus Gang
Batman and Robin, Medieval Bandits
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneProfessor Carter NicholsDenny KaleShorty BiggsCommissioner Gordon

In "Batman and Robin, Medieval Bandits," the Dynamic Duo find themselves swept into a medieval era after being captured by criminals wielding Professor Nichols' time machine. With the past now their battleground, Superman must journey back in time to rescue them before history takes a dangerous turn.

The Beasts of the Supernatural
12.67 pp · Superhero
Dr. GaultProfessor Paul BowlesJazub the SorcerorNorah CarterSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Band of Super-Villains
14.67 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneJimmy Olsen (cameo)Perry White (cameo)Merman (introduction)Astro (introduction)Alfred (cameo)Ace the Bat-Hound (cameo)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

When three criminals each receive mysterious belts from an alien visitor, their lives take a sudden, unexpected turn—unaware that the very power they now wield is quietly reshaping Earth’s atmosphere to match the alien’s own world. The belts grant them abilities, but the true cost of their new powers may be more than they ever imagined.

Menace of the Future Man
14.67 pp · Superhero
Future Man [Rak Durr](introduction)Carter NicholsThorAlfredAceSuperman robotSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jon DurrCommissioner Gordon

In "Menace of the Future Man," Superman and Batman race through time to stop a shadowy foe who weaponizes the past and future alike—using kryptonite fused with Thor's hammer to build a threat beyond their era. The duo’s pursuit spans centuries, testing their limits as they face a villain whose grasp on time defies all logic.

The Batman Nobody Remembered
14.67 pp · Superhero
Joker (really Freddie Forbes)Vicki ValeBatwomanCommissioner James GordonAlfred Pennyworththe Red Raven GangSupermanBatmanRobin
Superman's Secret Master
15.67 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorLois LanePerry White (Cameo)Superman robotSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Secret of the Captive Cavemen
14.67 pp · Superhero
Professor Carter NicholsGeneral GroteSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
The Ghost of Batman
14.67 pp · Superhero
Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Sphinx GangNed GarverAl ReganAlfredSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Ghost of Batman," a chilling mystery unfolds when Batman's presence is faked—Superman dons the cowl, and criminals begin targeting the Dark Knight, believing him dead. But with Batman still very much alive, the deception traps Gotham in a web of fear, where exposing the truth would mean revealing the identity of the world's greatest hero.

The Clayface Superman!
14.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]Commissioner James Gordon
The Olsen-Robin Team Vs. the "Superman-Batman Team"! (part 1)
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jimmy OlsenLois LanePerry WhiteDr. DanniferRobin [Dick Grayson]Bat-CaveFlying Newsroom

When a mad scientist’s Future Predictor ominously foretells the deaths of Robin and Jimmy Olsen, Batman and Superman are forced to confront a chilling threat—one that pits the unlikely alliance of Robin and Jimmy against the legendary Superman-Batman duo. The fate of two heroes hangs in the balance as trust is tested and old loyalties are questioned.

The Vengeance of Superman and Batman!
9 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Jimmy OlsenProfessor PotterTitano (cameo)Supergirl [Kara] (cameo)Nightwing (cameo)Flamebird (cameo)Jimmy and Robin's Eyrie (intro)Robin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Vengeance of Superman and Batman!", Jimmy and Robin pull off a daring prank on the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight after uncovering a dangerous threat: a stolen device known as the De-Visor, which can render its users invisible. With the heroes temporarily fooled and the stakes rising, the duo’s scheme spins into something far more complex than a simple joke.

The Composite Superman!
9 pp · Superhero
Composite Superman [Joe Meach]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonLegion of Super-Heroes [Brainiac 5Saturn GirlMon-ElSun Boy]
The Battle Between Titans!
9 pp · Superhero
Composite Superman [Joe Meach]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Lois LaneJimmy Olsen

In "The Battle Between Titans!", Superman and Batman face off against a mysterious, power-drained Composite Superman whose sudden retreat leaves them both stunned and searching for answers. As the enigmatic figure vanishes without a trace, the heroes are left questioning his motives, his origins, and the strange chain of events that led to his collapse.

The Feud Between Batman and Superman!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenAce the BathoundThan-ArJhan-ArMetalloidsNor-KannNightwing [Superman]Flamebird [Jimmy Olsen]Nighthound

In "The Feud Between Batman and Superman!", Batman struggles with self-doubt after being injured while aiding Superman, feeling his worth is diminished without powers. Superman takes him to Kandor, a city where neither hero has superhuman abilities, to help him rediscover his confidence.

The Manhunters From Earth!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenMetalloidsFlamebird [Jimmy Olsen]NighthoundVan Varo (Cameo)Tec-Aben (Cameo)Lars-Eden (Cameo)Brenn-Bir (Cameo)Ab-Zorna (Cameo)Jhan-ArThan-Ar
The 1,000 Tricks of Clayface and Brainiac!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]BrainiacJimmy Olsen
The Helpless Partners!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Clayface [Matt Hagen]BrainiacJimmy Olsen
Prison For Heroes!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Lois Lane (cameo)Jimmy Olsen (cameo)Electric ManThe FreezerBalloon ManThe FlameSuperman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Dr. Marlin (Cameo)
The Revenge of Superman!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Electric ManBalloon ManThe FreezerThe FlameWarajBatman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Clark Kent]

In "The Revenge of Superman!", Superman breaks free from captivity and turns his fury on Batman, setting off a chain of events that draws the attention of the alien Vor, who descend to reclaim their lost prison and advance their plan to conquer the universe.

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Full credits

cover pencils Curt Swan
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Stan Kaye
cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

↩ Reprints World's Finest Comics #112 (1960), World's Finest Comics #113 (1960), World's Finest Comics #114 (1960), World's Finest Comics #115 (1961), World's Finest Comics #116 (1961), World's Finest Comics #117 (1961), World's Finest Comics #118 (1961), World's Finest Comics #119 (1961), World's Finest Comics #120 (1961), World's Finest Comics #121 (1961), World's Finest Comics #122 (1961), World's Finest Comics #123 (1962), World's Finest Comics #124 (1962), World's Finest Comics #125 (1962), World's Finest Comics #126 (1962), World's Finest Comics #127 (1962), World's Finest Comics #128 (1962), World's Finest Comics #129 (1962), World's Finest Comics #130 (1962), World's Finest Comics #131 (1963), World's Finest Comics #132 (1963), World's Finest Comics #133 (1963), World's Finest Comics #134 (1963), World's Finest Comics #135 (1963), World's Finest Comics #136 (1963), World's Finest Comics #137 (1963), World's Finest Comics #138 (1963), World's Finest Comics #139 (1964), World's Finest Comics #140 (1964), World's Finest Comics #141 (1964), World's Finest Comics #142 (1964), World's Finest Comics #143 (1964), World's Finest Comics #144 (1964), World's Finest Comics #145 (1964)

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