Batman Superman World’s Finest #26 Gives Superman An Overdue Upgrade

Matt Morrison
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Batman Superman World's Finest 26 cover by Carlo Pagulayan
(Image Source: DC / Carlo Pagulayan)

The recent Superman comics have been full of unlikely alliances. From LexCorp being handed over to the Man of Steel, to a team-up with Lobo, Clark Kent has been part of many unlikely team-ups. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26 features another unbelievable partnership. One which sees Superman getting a temporary but long overdue upgrade.

Written by Mark Waid, with art by Dan Mora, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26 finds the titular heroes teaming with Bat-Mite and Mister Mxyzptlk. The 5th Dimensional mischief-makers requested the heroes help in dealing with a wave of their fellow imps. Specifically, ones who hero-worshipped supervillains like Bat-Mite admired Batman, who were now teaming with their villainous idols.

Superman and Bat-Mite vs. Kadabra and Imp
(Image Source: DC / Dan Mora)

The heroes and imps split into two teams, as the Man of Steel was reluctant to work with Mxyzptlk. Batman was likewise unwilling to deal with Bat-Mite, whom he saw as an annoying fanboy. This led to Superman and Bat-Mite teaming to save The Flash from Kadabra and his new imp sidekick. This presented a problem, however, as the Man of Steel was vulnerable to the imp’s magic. Thankfully, Bat-Mite had the perfect solution close at hand.

Bat-Mite Gives Superman Anti-Magic Armor

Thinking quickly, Superman recalled how he sometimes used a lead-lined suit to protect himself from Kryptonite. He asked if Bat-Mite could make him something similar to protect him from magic. Bat-Mite said he had the perfect thing and conjured an armored suit around the Man of Steel.

Bat-Mite gives Superman Anti-Magic Armor
(Image Source: DC / Dan Mora)

To Superman’s annoyance, the armored suit had Batman in mind, with ears on the helmet and a ragged cape. Bat-Mite justified this, however, saying he had made the armor as a birthday present for the Dark Knight that year. While it may not have been tailored to his tastes (despite featuring his famous S-shield) the armor provided the perfect upgrade for taking down Kadabra.

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #26 is now available on-line and at comic shops everywhere.