Comic Title: Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 2 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2008
On Sale Date: October 22, 2008 Direct Market Date October 15, 2008
Source: Previews, #238

Direct Market Date October 22, 2008
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 520
Editor: Sean Mackiewicz

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Power That Transformed Batman"
Pages: 13

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)
Batman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Jim Mooney

Reprinted From:
World's Finest Comics #128 (1962)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #63; next appearance in Justice League of America #14)
• Batman (last appearance in Batman #150; next appearance in Justice League of America #14)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #150; next appearance in Detective Comics #307)

Villain(s)

• Moose Morans, Silky Steve, Sparkles Garnet, and their gangs (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Superman diverts a strange comet from Earth, but when he returns to Earth his vulnerability to Kryptonite is transferred to Batman. The Caped Crusader is transformed by Red Kryptonite into a menace, while the pair try to stop a trio of gang bosses. After knowledge of the transferrence has been made public, the crooks try to use it against the heroes, but Superman and Batman prevail, having switch identities to fool the thieves. Eventually the effects of the comet fade, restoring both Superman and Batman to normal.