Comic Title: Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 3 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2010
On Sale Date: March 17, 2010 Direct Market Date March 17, 2010
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Direct Market Date March 17, 2010
Source: Previews, #255

Cover Price: $17.99
Page Count: 480
Editor: Sean Mackiewicz

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Batman, Son of Krypton"
Pages: 17

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

Writer: Edmond Hamilton
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Klein

Reprinted From:
World's Finest Comics #146 (1964)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Justice League of America #32; next appearance in Superman #174)
• Batman (last appearance in Justice League of America #32; next appearance in Detective Comics #334)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #168; next appearance in Detective Comics #334)

Villain(s)

• Jax-Ur (last appearance in Action Comics #310; next appearance in Action Comics #321)
• Professor Vakox (last appearance in Action Comics #310; next appearance in Superman #179)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Supergirl (last appearance in Adventure Comics #326; next appearance in Action Comics #319)

Other Character(s)

• Jor-El (in flashback; last appearance in Adventure Comics #210; next appearance in More Fun Comics #101)
• Lara (in flashback; last appearance in Adventure Comics #210; next appearance in More Fun Comics #101)
• Dr. Thomas Ellison (a former friend of Thomas Wayne; no further appearances)
• Thal-Arn (a Kryptonian; appears in flashback; no further appearances)
• Various unnamed Kandorians (no further appearances)

Flashback Appearance(s)

• Bruce Wayne (as a baby; earliest chronological appearance; next appearance in Detective Comics #235)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Zinn-Zal (a hero of Krypton; as a statue)

Comments:
Part 2: "The Destroyer of Krypton"

Synopsis:
While Batman visits Superman's Fortress of Solitude, Superman observes five minutes of silence in Krypton's memory. Pictures of Krypton stir Batman's memory of his childhood. He remembers certain places on Krypton that Superman has never revealed to him. He also recalls flying on Earth. Batman believes that he too may be from Krypton.

Investigation of the mystery leads Batman to Dr. Thomas Ellison, a friend of his father. Bruce finds photographs in Ellison's possession which confirm his suspicions. Ellison also withholds a secret belief that he caused Krypton's destruction.

Superman follows Batman to Ellison's home, where the Caped Crusader is attempting to learn the truth. Ellison explains that using a telescope, he observed Krypton prior to the planet's destruction. Toddler Bruce Wayne who lived next door to Ellison also observed Krypton. Ellison taught Bruce Kryptonian lore and using wires made it appear that Bruce could fly, accounting for Bruce's memories.

Ellison also observed that a reaction was building inside Krypton. He attempted to stop it using a neutralizing ray, but instead the device accelerated Krypton's destruction.

Superman is angered over the revelation. He uses a time-scope to force Ellison to watch his parents die. While watching, Superman and Ellison both see Jor-El and Lara monitoring Krypton's impending doom. Jor-El detects Ellison's intervention, but observes that the neutralizing ray has no effect. Krypton then explodes.

Ellison's conscious is finally cleared after learning that he was not responsible for destroying Krypton. Superman apologizes for his anger and thanks Ellison for attempting to save his world.