Comic Title: World's Finest Comics #196
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: September 1970
On Sale Date: July 23, 1970 Copyright Date July 23, 1970
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1970

Newsstand Date July 23, 1970
Source: Newsdealer Magazine, V25 #6

Frequency: Monthly, (with the exception of Jan., Apr., and July)
Cover Price: $0.15
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Kryptonite Express"
Pages: 21

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

Writer: Bob Haney
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Roussos

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:World's Finest Vol. 4 TPB (2013)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #132; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #105)
• Batman (last appearance in Batman #225; next appearance in Detective Comics #403)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (behind-the-scenes; last appearance in Detective Comics #402; next appearance in Detective Comics #403)
• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #229; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #105)
• Jimmy Olsen (last appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #132; next appearance in Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #105)

Villain(s)

• K.C. Jones (a racketeer; no further appearances)
• A Robin impostor (no further appearances)
• Several masked henchmen (no further appearances)

Comments:
Robin doesn't actually appear in this story. He has been replaced by an impostor. Batman explains that the real Robin was captured behind-the-scenes.

Synopsis:
A meteor shower strikes the Earth causing Kryptonite meteorites to be scattered around the country. A request is issued to gather all the Kryptonite and load it onto a train which will dispose of it safely. Superman, Batman, and Robin guard the train. Racketeer K.C. Jones and his men try to rob the train with the help of a secret spy they have planted on board. After several unsuccessful attempts to steal the Kryptonite, Jones is finally captured by Superman and Batman. They also uncover the spy who turns out to be Robin. He was replaced by an impostor, but Batman discovered the switch when he demonstrated a lack of knowledge concerning Superman's secret identity.