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In Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27, Bat-Mite and Mxyzptlk must team up to rescue Batman, Robin, and Superman while preventing an imp invasion!
Title: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27 – Impossible: Part TwoWriter: Mark WaidArtist: Dan Mora & Travis MercerColors: Tamra BonvillainLetters: Steve WandsMain Cover: Dan MoraVariant Covers: Jeff Dekal, Ramon Perez & Heron GrantRelease Date: May 21, 2024
Please Note: This comic book review may contain spoilers
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27 starts with a dream sequence, where Bat-Mite imagines himself in the title credits of Batman: The Animated Series. This leads to Mr. Mxyzptlk trying to wake up Bat-Mite and explaining the events of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26. The two heroes faced Parasite and his imp, Paras-Mite, in the previous issue.
The artwork and coloring in this issue are expressive and vibrant, especially in depicting Parasite and Paras-Mite. Wonder Woman joins the battle against Cheetah and her imp while Bat-Mite and Mxyzptlk search for the trapped Batman, Robin, and Superman.
As the action unfolds, various heroes face off against their enemies in a fast-paced and visually striking manner. Bat-Mite communicates with Batman and Superman, revealing that they are trapped in the “second dimension” resembling the Superfriends cartoon style.
The story progresses to the heroes being transported to the 6th dimension, where they confront the ultimate threat. Meanwhile, a surprising turn of events sees Jimmy Olsen becoming Earth’s mightiest champion, leading to a climactic showdown.
Overall, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27 delivers a colorful and action-packed homage to Silver Age comics, offering a refreshing break from darker superhero narratives.
While the issue is fun and visually stunning, it lacks the deeper emotional resonance found in previous issues of the series. Despite this, the comic remains an enjoyable and engaging read, showcasing the best of DC’s iconic heroes in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.
For fans of Silver Age World’s Finest comics, this arc is a buffet of colors, zaniness, and fun. It’s a nod to the wild adventures and out-of-nowhere twists that once dominated the superhero genre, and in a way, it’s refreshing in an era where many hero books are obsessed with doom-and-gloom.
That said, there’s a cloyingly sweet taste that’s not unlike eating a whole baby of candy. It’s sweet, tasty, and quite the sugar rush, but once the rush is gone, what’s left? In past issues, Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and team have delivered a title that deftly balances both fun and heart. World’s Finest has been a consistently inspiring title, showcasing all of our favorite DC heroes at their best and wrapping stories and arcs with old-fashioned morals and ethics that feel somehow timely again.
While this arc is fun, I’m not feeling those same tugs on the brain that inspire, motivate, and encourage readers to be better humans. And to be honest, I’m missing it this week. Then again, maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s best that we, as comic book readers, don’t have the same motif every arc. Those complicated feelings aside, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest is still a roaring, fun time. It’s an artistic masterpiece, full of explosive, page-turning action that is easy to follow, offering delightful bursts of color on each page.
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Review: Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27
Final Thoughts
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #27 is a Silver Age dopamine kick that lights up the brain. While it won’t quite scratch that saccharine, sentimental itch, it certainly delivers on color, action, and zaniness.
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