World's Finest Comics #167
In the imaginative tale "The New Superman and Batman Team!", a twist of fate strips Kal-El of his powers just before reaching Earth, while Lex Luthor harnesses a serum to become a new Superboy—and eventually Superman. Meanwhile, Clark Kent takes up the mantle of Batman to avenge his foster father’s death, setting the stage for an unlikely alliance. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by George Klein, this 1967 DC classic features a cover by Swan and Klein, all in a 12-cent package of alternate-reality adventure.
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In this imaginary tale, Kal-El loses his powers to gold Kryptonite while on the way to Earth. Lex Luthor develops a serum which gives him super powers and becomes Superboy, then Superman. Clark Kent becomes Batman to avenge the death of his foster father at the hands of a burglar.
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