World's Finest Comics Archives #1
In "The Mightiest Team in the World!", Superman and Batman go head-to-head on the trail of the cunning Prof. Pender—only to have their roles reversed when a twist of science strips Superman of his powers and grants Batman superhuman strength. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with timeless art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this classic tale from the World's Finest Comics Archives #1 features a cover by Dick Sprang that captures the moment the heroes' destinies shift.
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Superman and Batman are both on the trail of Prof. Pender, a criminal genius. But when they find him, Pender exposes Superman to a "decharging ray," which takes away his powers, and Batman accidentally steps in front of Pender's activated super-charging machine, giving him super-powers. While Superman and Batman adjust to their new abilities, they track down Pender and stop him from re-creating his super-charging ray and using it on himself.
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