World’s Finest

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

The Joker steals a large piece of Kryptonite and then comes to Metropolis, offering to kill Superman for Lex Luthor in exchange for one billion American dollars. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne pays a visit to Metropolis to negotiate a business deal with Lex. Bruce also uses this opportunity to suit up as Batman and hunt the clown. Superman uses his X-ray vision to discover Batman’s identity while Batman uses a tracking device on Superman’s cape to discover his.

Our Take

A fun crossover that wisely lets the two heroes clash before they team up, with Joker stealing every scene he’s in. The identity reveal swap is a clever touch, and Luthor’s smug deal-making gives the story real bite. It moves fast and never overstays its welcome. Worth your time, especially if you’ve ever wanted to see these two figure each other out.