World's Finest Comics #216
In "Little Town with a Big Secret!", Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. roll into the quiet town of Barstow, where something strange lies beneath the surface. Years after alien visitors crash-landed and were slaughtered by the townspeople, the survivors have entered suspended animation, waiting for a spaceship to repair itself and unlock its hidden wealth. But one resident knows the truth—and isn’t planning to wait. Written by Bob Haney and illustrated by Dick Dillin with inks by Murphy Anderson, this 1973 tale brings a classic DC mystery to life, with Nick Cardy’s dynamic cover capturing the town’s eerie stillness.
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Superman, Jr. and Batman, Jr. ride into Barstow and discover that it is a town with secrets. Years ago, aliens crash-landed there, but while they waited for their spaceship to repair itself the townsfolk discovered and murdered them. Now the townsfolk are placing themselves in suspended animation, to await the day the spaceship has repaired itself and will open up and give them access to its riches inside. But one person in town knows something the rest don't and has plans of his own.
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