World's Finest Comics #231
In "Hero Is a Dirty Name," the super-sons grapple with the fallout when their fathers are accused of grandstanding—until a dangerous weather-controlling conspiracy forces them to team up with The Flash, Green Arrow, and Aquaman. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life by Dick Dillin’s dynamic art with inks by Tex Blaisdell, this 1975 issue explores the blurred line between showmanship and heroism. The cover by Ernie Chan and José Luis García-López captures the moment’s tension with striking clarity.
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The super-sons have their fathers convicted on charges of grandstanding, but when they take out a weather-controlling conspiracy, with the help of The Flash, Green Arrow, and Aquaman, the boys realize that what they thought was grandstanding is really just letting people express their gratitude.
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