Comic Title: World's Finest Comics #189
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: November 1969
On Sale Date: September 11, 1969 Newsstand Date September 11, 1969
Source: House Ad, Binky's Buddies #6, Page 22

Copyright Date September 11, 1969
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1969

Frequency: Monthly, (with the exception of Jan., Apr., and July)
Cover Price: $0.15
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Man with Superman's Heart"
Pages: 17

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

Writer: Cary Bates
Penciller: Ross Andru
Inker: Michael Esposito

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 4 TPB (2013)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (disguised as Motan; last appearance in Superman #219; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)
• Batman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #187; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #214; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)
• Commissioner Gordon (on the telephone; last appearance in World's Finest Comics #186; next appearance in Detective Comics #390)
• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #219; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #94)
• Jimmy Olsen (last appearance in Superman #219; next appearance in Action Comics #379)
• Perry White (last appearance in Superman #219; next appearance in Action Comics #379)

Villain(s)

• Lex Luthor (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #183; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)
• The Big Four Syndicate (Big Dan Clay, King West, Brain Lewis, and Ace Shane; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)
• Several syndicate members (no further appearances)
• Phil Paris (an agent of the Big Four Syndicate; no further appearances)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Supergirl (last appearance in Adventure Comics #382; next appearance in Adventure Comics #383)
• Batgirl (last appearance in Batman #214; next appearance in Detective Comics #392)
• Justice League of America (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Justice League of America #122)
• Flash (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Flash #191)
• Green Lantern (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Green Lantern #71)
• Aquaman (last appearance in Aquaman #48; next appearance in Justice League of America #122)
• Green Arrow (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Brave & the Bold #85)
• Atom (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Atom & Hawkman #45)
• Hawkman (last appearance in Justice League of America #74; next appearance in Atom & Hawkman #45)

Other Character(s)

• The President and several world leaders (no further appearances)
• Several Metropolis residents (Russ, Kitty, Jake, and Miss Jones named; no further appearances)
• A team of surgeons (no further appearances)
• An android of Nim-El (disguised as Superman; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #190)

Comments:
Part II:"The Great Superman Auction"

This story continues in World's Finest Comics #190.

Green Arrow appears with the Justice League in this story. He is still wearing his old costume and does not have a beard. Therefore, this story must take place prior to Brave and the Bold #85 in which Green Arrow's costume was changed.

Synopsis:
Superman falls from the skies over Metropolis and is found dead. Batman brings his will to the Daily Planet which requests that Superman's organs be donated to worthy receipients. Batman is awarded Superman's heart, but he refuses to accept it. The organs are then put into storage until transplant receipients are chosen.

Lex Luthor learns that Motan the Ruthless was responsible for Superman's demise. He also learns about the organs and steals them. Batman is unable to stop him. Luthor then auctions them off and transplants them into the leaders of the Big Four Syndicate. He keeps the heart for himself.