{"product_id":"world-s-finest-the-deluxe-edition-2026-edition-9781799509738","title":"World's Finest: The Deluxe Edition (2026 Edition) - FOC 9\/7\/2026","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Store Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\/1\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe worlds of Metropolis and Gotham are about to collide in the deluxe edition of the classic World\u0026amp;rsquo;s Finest\u0026amp;mdash;by writer Dave Gibbons (Watchmen, Green Lantern Corps) and artists Steve Rude (Nexus) and Karl Kesel (Harley Quinn).Dave Gibbons (Watchmen, Green Lantern Corps) delivers a sharp, character-driven take on the alliance between Superman and Batman\u0026amp;mdash;two heroes united by purpose but divided by worldview. When the Joker and Lex Luthor forge a deadly partnership, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight are drawn into a sleek, fast-paced thriller that explores their contrasting origins, heroic philosophies, and the mutual respect that ultimately binds them.Featuring bold, retro-modern artwork by Eisner Award\u0026amp;ndash;winning artist Steve Rude and Karl Kesel, this story marries cinematic action with expressive character work. Rude\u0026amp;rsquo;s crisp linework and iconic staging amplify the tension between Luthor\u0026amp;rsquo;s cold ambition and Joker\u0026amp;rsquo;s chaotic brutality, pushing the World\u0026amp;rsquo;s Finest to their limits.\u0026amp;nbsp;This oversize volume also features story and art notes from Gibbons, thumbnails and sketches by Rude, and more!Collects World's Finest (1990) #1-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Gibbons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Rude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42979791142987,"sku":"9781799509738","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1334\/1579\/files\/9781799509738.jpg?v=1785774496","url":"https:\/\/comiccity.com\/products\/world-s-finest-the-deluxe-edition-2026-edition-9781799509738","provider":"Comic City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}