Batman / Superman: World's Finest #38

Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: April 16, 2025 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 12 User Reviews: 15
8.4Critic Rating
8.7User Rating

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“We Are Yesterday” part one of six. The sinister psychic powers of the deviousGorilla Grodd have the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in their sights, but all isnot as it seems to be! There’s something strange going on here...some monkeybusiness that the World’s Finest can’t quite put a finger on. It’s almost as if thisGorilla Grodd has...knowledge of the future?

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Apr 16, 2025

    Batman/Superman Worlds Finest Issue 38 is a fun opening to the crossover. The classic feel of the comic instantly ignites the energy and makes it effortless to start reading. Read Full Review

  • 9.1
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Apr 16, 2025

    We Are Yesterday throws a very unique challenge at the Justice League. Waid sets the stage with excellent writing. Henry, Bonvillain and Wands craft the vintage story with impressive art. Where things go form the last page is literally anyones guess. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - Sam Rakestraw Apr 16, 2025

    Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest #38 goes All-In at DC with the first entry in the We Are Yesterday crossover event. Gorilla Grodd returns in his full glory as one of the main members of the Legion of Doom in one of his boldest attacks yet. The main theme of this story has yet to be revealed, but its hard to beat a read that fun from the first to the last page. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Dark Knight News - Bryant Lucas Apr 22, 2025

    Batman/Superman: World's Finest #38 opens this World's Finest/Justice League Unlimited crossover with a bangliterally and metaphorically. With top-tier writing, sharp visuals, and a villain twist that reframes the entire conflict, this first chapter promises an arc of epic proportions. Waid and Henry are a dynamite duo, setting the bar high for what's shaping up to be a time-twisting, crisis in time with bananas stakes. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Apr 16, 2025

    This issue has some very interesting material about the early days of Flash's contact with Gorilla City, and Solovar is a fascinating character, but it's not clear how it ties in with the crossover until the last few pages, which set up a very interesting new conflict going forward. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Apr 23, 2025

    This was a sort-of done-in-one story just bringing Grodd into the forefront and teeing up the new arc. I am going to have to see how this all plays out. Time travel stories can give me a headache. But no denying this was fun and the art was great. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    KPB Comics - Phillip Creary Apr 16, 2025

    "We Are Yesterday part one delivers a fun, action-packed story featuring Gorilla Grodd, enhanced by energetic artwork and witty character interactions reminiscent of the Silver Age. While the reliance on the familiar mind-controlled Superman trope feels a bit tired, the overall execution makes for an entertaining read. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar Apr 16, 2025

    Now, while this issue is excellent unto itself, it's also setting up a much bigger story, and the seeds of that story are compelling. Unfortunately, there's only a page and a half of that to cling onto, so while the setup is great, it won't be until issue #2 that this story truly kicks into gear. Even with that caveat, the issue is entertaining unto itself, and how it sets up Grodd to be a major figure in this crossover is critical, so it's still a big win and an easy recommendation. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Apr 19, 2025

    Waid is setting-up for something that COULD feel pretty fresh and new as things progress, but the opening frame of the multi-part story feels pretty familiar. Thats not actually a bad thing, though. The 38th issue of the series feels like a remarkably crisp multi-hero crossover thats a great deal of fun from cover to cover. The fact that its not terribly original doesnt come across as all that much of a loss considering how well-executed it is from beginning to end. Each personality in the ensemble feels strong and distinct in the opening of the story. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    AIPT - Christopher Franey Apr 16, 2025

    World's Finest #38 isn't the most explosive opener, but it's a character-driven, nostalgia-soaked, fun start with heart. Mark Waid's gift for authentic hero banter shines while Clayton Henry's lively art keeps things visually sharp. The "We Are Yesterday arc plants a few intriguing seeds, and while the setup feels familiar, there's enough charm and potential here to stick around and see where this retro-fueled ride heads next in DC's All In future. Read Full Review

  • 7.2
    Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi Apr 16, 2025

    Any series going for thirty-eight issues is a feat in itself, but Batman/Superman: World's Finest has managed to stay fresh and exciting while exploring past adventures. The series caught immense momentum in its early arcs, and with a crossover with Justice League Unlimited, the series may catch a new wind, bringing it in interesting new directions. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Batman-News - Jackson Luken Apr 16, 2025

    So long as people aren't expecting to actually see the opening chapter of "We Are Yesterday, this comic provides a decent one-shot of the World's Finest teaming up with Flash to fight some gorillas. The story and art can feel a bit rushed at times, but it's a fun enough adventure. Read Full Review

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