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: "Vegeance of the Tomb-Thing"
Pages: 22

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

Writer: Dennis J. O'Neil
Penciller: Dick Dillin
Inker: Joe Giella

Reprinted From:
World's Finest Comics #202 (1971)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #237; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #110)
• Batman (last appearance in Batman #231; next appearance in Detective Comics #411)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #237; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #110)
• Jimmy Olsen (last appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #138; next appearance in Superman #238)
• Alfred Pennyworth (last appearance in Batman #230; next appearance in Brave & the Bold #96)

Villain(s)

• Bedouin Brakh and his followers (desert raiders; no further appearances)
• A defective Superman robot (destroyed in this story; no further appearances)
• King Malis (a robot; destroyed in this story; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Dr. Harkley (an archaeologist; no further appearances)
• Chucky (a helicopter pilot; no further appearances)

Comments:
Superman retires his robots in this story due to malfunction brought on my increased pollution and radiation levels.

Synopsis:
Lois Lane is assignment in the desert with Dr. Harkley, an archaeologist who has uncovered the tomb of King Malis. Desert raiders led by Bedouin Brakh attack the camp. The raiders are aided by a malfunctioning Superman robot. Batman hears the news and comes to the aid of the expedition. He is captured and enslaved by the robot.

When the real Superman learns what happened, he heads for the tomb and disables the robot. However, the tomb is opened. King Malis emerges. His head is a glowing orb with the power of a red sun which robs Superman of his powers. Despite the weakness, Superman teams with Batman to ultimately defeat Malis, who is also revealed to be a robot.