Forget Batman & Superman — Welcome Their Evil Crime Syndicate Doppelgangers in Batman / Superman: World’s Finest: #49

By Chad Burdette

 on February 16, 2026

ENTER: THE CRIME SYNDICATE! They are the finest duo in the world — but which world in Batman / Superman – World’s Finest #49 

Mark Spears Variant Cover:

Adrián Gutiérrez Variant Cover:

Megan Huang Variant Cover:

Batman / Superman – World’s Finest #49 

Forget Batman and Superman — welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman!

Creative Team

• Writer: Mark Waid
• Artist: Marcus To
• Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain
• Letterer: Steve Wands
• Cover Artist: Dan Mora
• Variant Cover Artist: Adrián Gutiérrez; Mark Spears; Megan Huang
• Editor: Paul Kaminski
• Assistant Editor: Chris Rosa
• Format: Ongoing
• Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/32 pages

Enter the evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers in Batman / Superman: World’s Finest: #49, on shelves and digital platforms February 18, 2026, from DC Comics