Batman and Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus #2
In "Super-Batwoman and the Super-Creature," the legendary duo of Batman and Superman face their most puzzling adversary yet: a mysterious Composite Superman whose sudden threat to expose their identities leaves them reeling. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life by Curt Swan’s iconic art with Sheldon Moldoff’s inks, this Silver Age classic unfolds with a mystery that defies logic—when the Composite Superman vanishes, his fading powers and lost memories leave both heroes searching for answers. The cover by Nick Derington captures the eerie tension of the moment, a striking visual that hints at the secrets buried beneath the surface.
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Composite Superman threatens to reveal Superman and Batman's identity if they don't retire. But his powers begin to fade and, unable to reproduce the original lightning strike, he loses both his power and his memory. Batman and Superman are bewildered as to why the Composite Superman fled, where he went, or who he is.
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