Comic Title: Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 4 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2013
On Sale Date: November 21, 2012 Direct Market Date November 21, 2012
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Direct Market Date November 21, 2012
Source: Previews, #287

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 520

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

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 From:
World's Finest Comics #193 (1970)

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.