World's Finest #283 is an issue of the series World's Finest (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1982.
Synopsis for "Prologue"
Xan, the alien who helped the original Composite Superman get his powers back, turns himself into the second Composite Superman and travels to Earth to eliminate his greatest foes.
Certain night in Gotham City, Batman is attacked by his friend, Superman and almost killed. In the same fashion, Superman is attacked by Batman in Metropolis and the Man of Steel barely escapes from the Green Kryptonite trap. When the heroes confront each other about the recent events, Xan reveals himself as the new Composite Superman and the two heroes are unable to defeat him.
After several failed attempts to stop the new Composite Superman, the heroes realize that they are no match for him and Superman travels to the future to get help from the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Appearing in "Prologue"
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Antagonists:
- Composite Superman II (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Composite Superman (Dies in flashback)
- Sun Boy (Flashback only)
- Dr. Douglas Dundee
- Dan Hunter (First appearance)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Metropolis
- Superman Museum (Flashback only)
- Timestream
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Vehicles:
- Floating Fantasy
Synopsis for "The Mugger!"
A common thief tries to steal from Ray Palmer. A foolish mistake.
Appearing in "The Mugger!"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
- Unnamed Thief (Single appearance)
Synopsis for "Mightier Than the Sling!"
Green Arrow has figured out the duplicity and sent off a shot that broke the arrowhead off a wall and stunned Slingshot with the broken remainder of the arrow. His act of remorse was a fake-out for Mrs. Hollinger's benefit. But Slingshot has now revived, and holds the gagged Black Canary and Mrs. Hollinger hostage, intent on a death-duel showdown with Green Arrow. Instead of sending another arrow at Slingshot, GA whirls and fires a shaft that tears loose Black Canary's gag. She uses her canary cry to disable Slingshot. As Mrs. Hollinger is being taken away by the police, Green Arrow asks for her forgiveness. She replies that she cannot, since her hate of Green Arrow is all that keeps her alive.
Appearing in "Mightier Than the Sling!"
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Notes
- This issue marks the return of Len Wein as editor of the series.
- "The Mugger!" is a one-page short featurette showcasing The Atom.
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