Batman/Superman: World's Finest Vol. 9: The Merger

The World's Finest heroes take on their deadliest foes in the latest volume of the hit series from the fan-favorite team of writer Mark Waid and artist Adrián Gutiérrez!

Lex Luthor and the Joker have joined forces once again, but this uneasy alliance hinges on a crucial outcome: the final defeat of both Batman and Superman. Why else would the most brilliant criminal mind of our time and the Clown Prince of Crime team up? Well, the answer will surprise you... and them! Betrayal abounds, terror intensifies, and a major surprise is in store for the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel in "The Merger."

Also, the World's Finest Duo travels to Earth-3 to meet their villainous counterparts!

Collects Batman/Superman: World's Finest #44-49.

Author: Mark Waid
Publisher: DC Comics
Published: 08/18/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781799508649
ISBN10: 1799508641
BISAC Categories:
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Superheroes (see also Fiction | Superheroes)
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Crime & Mystery
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure

About the Author
Mark Waid is an Eisner Award-winning writer whose celebrated career spans iconic runs on The Flash, Kingdom Come, World's Finest, and Daredevil. Known for his mastery of continuity and heart-driven storytelling, Waid has shaped the legacy of DC's greatest heroes.

Adrian Gutierrez is an artist known for Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, Justice League, and Titans United. His dynamic compositions, expressive figures, and high-motion panels make him a standout voice in modern superhero art.