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World's Finest Vol 1 256

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"Superman & Batman: "The Werewolf of Krypton"": In Gotham City, a scientist's attempt to reach Earth-Two opens the Phantom Zone and sets free Lan-On, who periodically becomes a Kryptonian werebeast. Batman learns of the beast's prese

Quote1 In the final analysis, we are aliens here! For a time-- For a long time-- It was intriguing-- But gradually you learn: There are no others here like yourself! No matter that all humans laugh, cry, and share hundreds of other traits-- That we can pass for humans of Earth-- We are not of this Earth and never can be! We are Thanagarian! And frankly, I am weary of this world! Quote2
— Hawkman

World's Finest #256 is an issue of the series World's Finest (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1979.

Synopsis for Superman & Batman: "The Werewolf of Krypton"

In Gotham City, a scientist's attempt to reach Earth-Two opens the Phantom Zone and sets free Lan-On, who periodically becomes a Kryptonian werebeast. Batman learns of the beast's presence after he fails to capture some low profile criminals, who escape once Batman is defeated by the beast.

Meanwhile, Superman learns from Lar-On's escape from the Phantom Zone when his Phantom Zone Projector almost frees General Zod. Going to Gotham to help Batman, Superman confronts the beast, but they are both equally matched and the fight doesn't progress. Batman tells Superman that in order to defeat the beast, they need to outsmart him and following Batman's plan, Superman takes the beast to the outer space, where the sunlight reverts the transformation and Lar-On returns to his normal state.

Going back to the Fortress of Solitude, Batman and Superman take a regretful Lar-On back to the Phantom Zone, but this is one heroic mission they don't feel good about.

Appearing in Superman & Batman: "The Werewolf of Krypton"

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  • Sandy Terry (First appearance)

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  • Jeremiah Terry (Single appearance; dies)
  • Jor-El (Flashback only)
  • General Zod (Cameo)
  • Harry (Single appearance)

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Synopsis for Green Arrow: "Encounter With a Dark Avenger"

Green Arrow trails the crooks who had used his Arrowcar to an estate controlled by Tobias Whale, where he meets Black Lightning, also on Whale's trail. After battling several guards and evading an acid trap, GA and BL find that Whale has escaped. Green Arrow decides to leave the case to Black Lightning, but both acknowledge that they will meet each other again.

Appearing in Green Arrow: "Encounter With a Dark Avenger"

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Synopsis for Black Canary: "The Night the Cry Failed"

The Black Canary goes to a deserted amusement park to try and perfect her canary cry, but runs afoul of a female crook called the Gypsy Queen who is using the park as a hideout for herself and her gang. The Canary manages to defeat the Queen and her crooks, though she demolishes most of the park with her cry.

Appearing in Black Canary: "The Night the Cry Failed"

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Synopsis for Hawkman: "Prey of the Harpies"


Appearing in Hawkman: "Prey of the Harpies"

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  • The Harpies

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Synopsis for Captain Marvel: "The Gamester's Death Wager!"

The Gamester, a time traveller from the year 2347 tries to extort a man named Nate Dallas, making the poor man to believe that he was responsible for killing Billy Batson's parents.

Appearing in Captain Marvel: "The Gamester's Death Wager!"

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