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Penciller: Ross Andru
Inker: Dick Giordano

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Title: "Vengeance 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)

Supporting Character(s)

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.


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