Item Biography
Superman and Batman and Robin in "The Has-Been Superman!"
Written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan & inked by Jack Abel.
While trying to close an inter-dimensional gap in space above the Earth, created by a U.S. military expeirmental bomb, Superman is exposed to a liquid that causes him to permanently lose his powers. Too proud to stop being a hero, he adopts the identity of Nova and uses Kryptonian devices to start a new career. This story concludes in World's Finest Comics #180.
Note: The Nova that appears in this story is not related to the Marvel Comics character.
11 pages.
Superman and Batman and Robin in "The Has-Been Superman! Part II: Exit Superman -- Enter Nova!"
Written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan & inked by Jack Abel.
4 pages.
Editor's Round Table: Superman with "Rip Van Superman"
Written by Bill Finger, penciled by Wayne Boring & inked by Stan Kaye.
Reprinted from Superman (1939) #107.
8 pages.
Cover art by Neal Adams.