“We Are Are Towary” was a fun crossover event with Justice League Unlimited, but it’s something that undermines the “Pickups and Readings” quality of the series, Batman/Superman: World’s best stands and one of the best books. Now that the best parts of the world of crossovers have concluded, Mark Wade and Adrian Gutierrez give us wise questions until the next story arcs. But in the best style of the true world, that “breather problem” includes huge monster battles, excavations of influencer culture, and so many characters that feel the cover price is a bargain.
Commissioner Gordon is being asked to take part in a live recording of Frank Lotsler’s podcasts. Rottler, who is essentially a Joe Rogan type, put it out for Gordon and shares a long-standing story about Gotham’s crime rate. Bruce Wayne along with Gordon as public support, and like his friends Clark Kent and Lois Lane, he brings Perry White to help journalist “trick” Lottsler throw at him. As the lecture intensifies, giant beings arrive to mysteriously wreaking havoc in the metropolis, with Clark and Bruce switching to Superman and Batman (the sweet giant mech) and taking on the creatures before leveling Metropolis. However, Perry and Gordon find this too useful. Why does this monster attack during a big interview with Lottsler? They decide that Lottsler must be behind it, and they intend to know how.
One of the best things in the world is how you can be sure to grasp what’s going on, almost every problem, even in one middle tier. But as good as these issues, in my opinion, the standalone issue is even better. This series already had one of my favorite single issues of recent years, featuring Robin and Supergirl’s current legendary awful dates in issue 12. Well, after 28 issues, there’s another great standalone you can sit with. Waid offers us the Batman and Superman action we expect, but what sets this apart is its focus on things that are as appealing as the side characters and characters. It centers on Perry White and James Gordon (perhaps the most important but often overlooked side characters in their own universes) that the lead in this issue is Mark Wade’s genius move. Watching them use journalism and detective skills respectively to solve the mystery behind the monster attack is just as fascinating as watching Superman and Batman smack it, and it’s all due to Wade’s excellent skill in characterising. To praise Waid at this point is like to admire water for quenching my thirst, but the fact remains that he has a reason for the medium to be such a legend.
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Adrian Gutierrez had an unenviable job of chasing Dan Mora with a pencil, but since he took over, he hasn’t been angry with his confidence. In fact, he might be the best in this issue. Because he really gets the opportunity to show off all his skills here. Like Waid’s script, Gutierrez’s art is fascinating, even when Perry and Gordon run through the hallways and try to solve their mysteries. And did the monster fight? It’s a fun monster design that reminds you of what you expect a big monster to look like, and while it’s the rule, it’s unique enough to make it stand out from others. The Batman mecha he created is also one of the best I’ve ever seen. I already want a deluxe action figure of it to be placed on my bookshelf.
If there’s one knock against the world’s best #40, that means we’re a bit overloaded with “Superhero vs Giant Kaiju” at the moment (Hell, even the new Superman films look fixed by one). But instead of the actual movements that flood the market with big monster battles, I chalk them up to coincide with accidental scheduling. As it is now, this is one of the best issues of an already great series, and a great jump in a great jump for those waiting for the right moment to begin.
“Batman/Superman: The best in the world”
Batman/Superman: The World’s Best #40
It highlights not only the great single issue story that highlights the strengths of our leads, but also their side characters.
Excellent traits of side characters
Amazing fight big monster fight scene
New Batman Mecha Rules
The market is oversaturated with superheroes vs Kaijus
