The Setup: Batwoman Volume 3: World's Finest is a bold and visually striking installment in Kate Kane's ongoing saga, bringing her face to face with none other than the legendary Wonder Woman. This Volume elevates Batwoman's complex narrative by weaving supernatural intrigue, personal struggles, and a high-stakes mission that tests her limits and uneasy alliances.

At the heart of this Volume is Batwoman's pursuit of the mythical Medusa, an antagonist whose presence threatens Gotham with monstrous horrors. To combat this powerful force, Kate joins forces with Wonder Woman, a partnership that is both fascinating and uneasy. Beyond the action, the Volume delves into Kate's increasingly complicated relationships, particularly with Detective Maggie Sawyer, her fraught dealings with the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO), her difficult past with her father, and her ups and downs with her cousin.

What I Liked: The illustrators crafted a stunning, cinematic, and colorful experience. Batwoman's sections were bold and gothic, while Wonder Woman's had an ethereal, mythic quality. The color and layout created a dreamlike, immersive reading experience, making this Volume visually appealing, just like the others.

Additionally, I like how deep the authors went with the characters, to an extent. We learn a lot about each individual, their story, their past, and the reasoning behind their current actions. I also liked the team-up between Batwoman and Wonder Woman, even if it seemed a little abrupt. Lastly, like all the other Volumes, I think Batwoman is a compelling hero in the DC universe. She is flawed, determined, and unique.

What Missed the Mark: Once again, the nonlinear storytelling was challenging. I didn't find it as disorienting as the second Volume, but regardless, the narrative bounces around to different people so much that it becomes a bit confusing. 

I also found this narrative cheesy and preachy, even more so than the other Volumes. Kate Kane left an incredibly long voicemail chain for her father. While the idea was a good one in theory, I already knew SO much about her complicated relationship with her father. I didn't need another 10 pages depicting more of the same information I'd already been given. This Volume seemed less action-packed than the others, which I usually don't mind so that I can learn more about the characters. However, it just didn't flow here. I wish the authors would have incorporated some dialogue with other characters and/or action scenes instead of using soliloquies on every page.

I look forward to seeing where they take the plot in the next Volume since this Volume wrapped up a big storyline. I only hope there are fewer internal dialogue scenes.