
Cover Credits |
Penciller: Curt Swan Inker: Murphy Anderson |
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Comic Title: World's Finest Comics #193
Publisher: DC
(National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: May 1970
On Sale Date:
March 10, 1970 Copyright Date March 10, 1970
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1970
Newsstand Date March 10, 1970
Source: Comic Reader, #77
Frequency: Monthly, (with the exception of Jan., Apr., and July)
Cover Price: $0.15
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger
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Title: "The Breaking of Batman and Superman"
Pages: 17
Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)
Batman (of Earth-1)
Writer: Bob Haney
Penciller: Ross Andru
Inker: Michael Esposito
Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 4 TPB (2013)
Feature Character(s)
- Superman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #192; next appearance in Superman #225)
- Batman (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #192; next appearance in Detective Comics #397)
Supporting Character(s)
- Perry White (last appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #127; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #101)
Villain(s)
- Colonel Koslov (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #192; no further appearances)
- Katchi (last appearance in World's Finest Comics #192; no further appearances)
- Steelman and Cowlmask (imposters; no further appearances)
Other Character(s)
- Members of a security council (no further appearances)
Comments:
This story is continued from World's Finest Comics #192.
Synopsis:
Superman and Batman have been taken prisoner in the country of Lubania by Colonel Koslov. Superman is kept powerless with synthetic Kryptonite. While in the prison camp, the heroes are subjected to psychological and physical torment. After Perry White makes a plea for their release, Superman's powers seem to return allowing them to escape. However, the escapees are really imposters sent to infiltrate the U.N. security council.
The real Superman and Batman remain held captive. However, they are able to switch identities without the guards becoming aware. Superman's powers return because Batman is now receiving the Kryptonite dosages instead of him. The heroes then escape the camp in time to stop their dopplegangers from bombing the United Nations. Following his failure, Koslov is made a prisoner in his own camp.
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