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World Finest Comics: A 45-Year Retrospective (1941-1986)

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World Finest Comics was a comic book series published by DC Comics from 1941 to 1986. The series featured team-ups between Superman and Batman, and was one of the most popular comic books of the Golden and Silver Ages of Comic Books.

World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #90 (World's Finest (1941-1986))

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The Golden Age of Comic Books (1941-1956)

The Golden Age of Comic Books was a period of time from the late 1930s to the early 1950s when comic books were at their most popular. During this time, Superman and Batman were two of the most popular superheroes, and their team-ups in World Finest Comics were highly anticipated by fans.

The early issues of World Finest Comics were written by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman. The stories were typically simple and straightforward, with Superman and Batman teaming up to defeat a common enemy. However, as the series progressed, the stories became more complex and ambitious, and the writers began to explore the relationship between Superman and Batman.

One of the most famous stories from the Golden Age of World Finest Comics is "The Imaginary Story" (issue #15),in which Superman and Batman imagine what their lives would be like if they had never met. The story is a classic example of the "imaginary story" genre, and it has been reprinted many times over the years.

The Silver Age of Comic Books (1956-1970)

The Silver Age of Comic Books was a period of time from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s when comic books began to change in style and tone. The stories became more complex and sophisticated, and the artwork became more stylized. Superman and Batman continued to be popular characters during the Silver Age, and their team-ups in World Finest Comics were still highly anticipated by fans.

One of the most famous stories from the Silver Age of World Finest Comics is "The Supergirl Saga" (issues #86-87),in which Superman and Batman team up to rescue Supergirl from the clutches of the evil Lex Luthor. The story is a classic example of the "team-up" genre, and it has been reprinted many times over the years.

The Bronze Age of Comic Books (1970-1986)

The Bronze Age of Comic Books was a period of time from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s when comic books became more realistic and mature. The stories became more complex and the artwork became more detailed. Superman and Batman continued to be popular characters during the Bronze Age, but their team-ups in World Finest Comics became less frequent.

One of the most famous stories from the Bronze Age of World Finest Comics is "The Dark Knight Returns" (issues #300-301),in which an aging Batman returns to Gotham City to fight crime. The story is a classic example of the "dark" genre, and it has been reprinted many times over the years.

The Legacy of World Finest Comics

World Finest Comics was one of the most popular comic books of the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages of Comic Books. The series featured team-ups between Superman and Batman, and it was one of the first comic books to explore the relationship between the two characters. World Finest Comics is still considered to be one of the greatest comic book series of all time.