World's Finest Comics Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Series: World's Finest Comics Archives | Publication Date: March 1, 1999

Batman and Superman, are hailed as the two greatest super-heroes of all time. This hardcover collection reprints, as they were originally published, the earliest tales of when these two icons first met and fought crime together. Featured in this edition are the memorable tales of the first time Superman and Batman revealed their secret identities to each other, the first time the two heroes traded identities, and the unforgettable story of when Superman lost his powers and Batman mysteriously gained them.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563894882
• ISBN-13: 978-1563894886
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.7 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stories from the Golden and Silver ages, November 26, 1999

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Paul J. Moade (Jacksonville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World's Finest Comics Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

When I was a boy I loved reading the DC line-up of comics. Action comics, Superman, Batman, Detective, JLA, Flash, Adventure, Metal Men, Jimmy Olsen and WORLD'S FINEST were my favorite books.

If you enjoyed these stories as I did, but lost your comic collection along the way - as I did - then this is a book for you.

Handsomely bound in a hard cover with jacket cover art remenisant of the old days, the book has 16 full color, complete tales from Superman #76 and World's Finest #71 thru 85.

The price tag will probably keep younger readers from buying the book, but then, younger readers would probably scoff at the tales and art we enjoyed in the late fifties and thru the sixties.

The trip down memory lane couldn't find better company than Batman, Robin and Superman of old. I'm anxiously awaiting volume two to appear.

~P~

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the most fun I've had in my life., July 11, 2005

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Christopher P. Cecena "ssjanifan" (Pine Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: World's Finest Comics Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

DC has been brilliant with their archive releases, bringing tons of material, much that has never been reprinted before, from the 30's through early 80's and putting them together in hardcover editions. Teen Titans. The Flash. Justice League of America. Green Lantern. Hawkman. And of course, let us not forget the Superman and Batman collections. Of them all, however, there is only one set that is a personal must-buy for me, and I'll nab any future collections released. That is the World's Finest collection, which has both heavy-hitters Batman and Superman team up together.

Yet these aren't the heroes from the modern ages, who are more uneasy allies than anything else. The Batman and Superman in this set are not just allies, but also the best of friends; comrades in arms who would always look out for one another. Superman and Batman always were the brawn and the brains respectively, and combined with Robin there was nothing that could take them down. Of course, this presented a few challenges in trying to create some strong adversaries or dillemas for the near-invincible trio to face, yet writers Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger, and Alvin Schwartz always managed a way, whether it be aliens, time travellers, a sneaky group of gangsters, or one hero taking measures to make sure to other wasn't injured, even if it meant at that time "betraying" his friend to do so. Combined with the wonderful artwork of the late, great Curt Swan and these stories were guaranteed to be instant classics. Sure, they were simple 11-pagers, but in today's comic world of long, drawn out sagas that can take up to a year or two to complete, these tales from yesteryear are a very nice breath of fresh air.

I have already bought the first two titles in the collection, and have discovered that a third one is coming out this August. I am eagerly awaiting it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Triple play!, February 10, 2003

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Darin B. Marrs "Big D" (Georgetown,Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: World's Finest Comics Archives, Vol. 1 (DC Archive Editions) (Hardcover)

This book is a must for ALL comic fans.It reprints stories from the 50'ss and 60's that team up Superman,Batman and Robin!Such comis aren't printed today,sadly.See how Superman and Batman learned each other's identities and teamed up for the FIRST time.Watch as they sove baffling mysteries.I love this book because the stories are action-packed and it features great artwork from the Golden Age!If you are a hero fan,read about the Dynamic Duo and Superman!Now THAT'S a plan!