Comic Title: World's Finest Comics #180
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: November 1968
On Sale Date: September 10, 1968 Newsstand Date September 10, 1968
Source: House Ad, Showcase #78, Page IBC

Copyright Date September 10, 1968
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1968

Newsstand Date September 10, 1968
Source: Comic Reader, #68

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of Jan., April and July
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "Superman's Perfect Crime"
Pages: 16

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

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

Reprinted In:
DC Special Series #23 (1981)
Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 4 TPB (2013)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (imaginary appearance)
• Batman (imaginary appearance)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (imaginary appearance)
• Alfred Pennyworth (imaginary appearance)

Villain(s)

• Mr. Socrates and his gang (imaginary appearance)

Comments:
Part II:"Socrates Seeks a Secret"

Mr. Socrates's full name is revealed as Horatio Socrates alias Robert Barton. Mike and Frank are named as members of his gang.

This is an imaginary story. The events depicted are not part of regular continuity.

This story is continued from the first story of World's Finest Comics #178.

Synopsis:
After losing his powers, Superman assumes a new costumed identity as Nova. However, he is captured by gang boss Mr. Socrates on his first crime-fighting adventure. Using an electronic implant embedded in Superman's neck, Mr. Socrates is able to control Superman's actions remotely. He then uses the former Man of Steel to lure Batman into a trap.

Batman escapes the trap and takes Superman back to the Batcave. However, Mr. Socrates is able to trace the signal from Superman to find the hidden location of the Batcave. Superman gets away from Batman, who gives chase. While the heroes are away, Mr. Socrates enters the cave and sets a booby-trap.

Superman is able to interrupt the signal that is allowing Mr. Socrates to control him. He then teams up with Batman and they return to the Batcave. Mr. Socrates falls victim to his own booby-trap. The rest of his gang is apprehended. Batman states that he will contact Green Lantern to brainwash the crooks, so that they will not remember his secret identity or the location of the Batcave.