Comic Title: World's Finest Comics #153
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: November 1965
On Sale Date: September 9, 1965 Newsstand Date September 9, 1965
Source: House Ad, Action Comics #329, Page 16

Copyright Date September 9, 1965
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1965

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of Jan., April and July
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Clash of Cape and Cowl"
Pages: 16

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

Plotter: Cary Bates
Scripter: Edmond Hamilton
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Klein

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 3 TPB (2010)
DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories Vol. 2:Batman and Robin TPB (2010)
Batman & Superman in World's Finest Comics:The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2 HC (2019)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (imaginary appearance)
• Batman (imaginary appearance)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (imaginary appearance)
• Thomas Wayne (imaginary appearance)

Villain(s)

• Lex Luthor (imaginary appearance)

Guest Appearance(s)

• Superboy (imaginary appearance)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Martha Wayne (in a photograph)

Comments:
Part 2: "The Death of a Hero"

This story is an imaginary story. The events depicted are not part of regular continuity.

Synopsis:
Bruce Wayne's father Dr. Thomas Wayne creates an anti-Kryptonite serum for Superboy. Before he can perfect the serum, Lex Luthor steals it with a Superboy robot and kills Dr. Wayne in the process. Bruce believes Superboy stole the serum and blames him for his father's death. Bruce vows vengeance and trains to becomes Batman.

When he reaches adulthood, Batman uses his detective ability to gain evidence against Superman. He finds Superman's Fortress of Solitude, but he can't locate the serum which would prove Superboy was responsible for the theft.

Batman teams with Luthor to trap Superman. The Man of Steel is captured and held with Kryptonite. However, Luthor makes a mistake and reveals that he was behind the murder of Thomas Wayne. Batman frees Superman, but not before Luthor kills him. With his dying breath Batman apologizes to Superman for his mistake.