World's Finest Comics #223

In "An Eye for an Eye!", Deadman finds himself entangled in a deadly game of suspicion when Jeff, the brother of Lorna, arrives at the circus with a hidden agenda. With the insurance money from Boston Brand's death within reach, Deadman must uncover the truth before Jeff’s past catches up to him — and the circus becomes a stage for vengeance.

In "The Reversed Heroes," a desperate man named Elton Craig stumbles upon mysterious Kryptonian capsules, transforming himself into a dangerous criminal with superpowers. When he captures Superman and forces him to take a pill that strips him of his abilities, the Man of Steel turns to Batman and Robin—only to find that the same pills grant them powers in reverse. Now, with the tables turned, the Dynamic Duo must use their newfound strength to stop Elton’s rampage, all while the balance of power hangs in the balance.

In "The Composite Superman!", a mysterious figure wielding the combined powers of Superman and Batman emerges to demand the heroes' retirement—only to collapse under the strain, losing both his strength and his memories. With the truth of his origin buried, Superman, Batman, and their allies are left searching for answers, as Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and members of the Legion of Super-Heroes—including Sun Boy, Brainiac 5, Mon-El, and Saturn Girl—join the hunt to uncover the identity of the man who once stood as a living fusion of two legends. Commissioner James Gordon watches the chaos unfold, as the line between hero and imposter blurs in the shadow of a forgotten lightning strike.