World's Finest Comics #180

In "Superman's Perfect Crime!", Superman—now known as Nova—struggles to fight crime without his powers, his confidence shaken by his reliance on past strength. When he's manipulated by the enigmatic Horatio Socrates, his mind is rerouted toward a dangerous mission: eliminating Batman. With Robin and Alfred Pennyworth watching helplessly, the line between hero and villain blurs in a tale of identity, control, and the cost of power.

In "Part II: Socrates Seeks a Secret!", Superman, stripped of his powers and struggling to adapt, attempts to fight crime as a mere human—only to be manipulated by the enigmatic Horatio Socrates, who reprograms him with a dangerous mission: to eliminate Batman. With Robin caught in the crossfire and the stakes rising, the line between hero and pawn blurs in a tense game of mind and motive.

In "The Batmen of All Nations!", Batman gathers international vigilantes—including The Knight, The Squire, The Musketeer, The Legionary, The Gaucho, and The Ranger—to Gotham City for a trial of tactics. When a mysterious criminal known as "Knots" Cardine issues a challenge, the heroes must prove their skills, but as the case unfolds, it’s unclear whether Batman’s methods are still the gold standard.