, which established the origin of Lex Luthor’s hatred for Superboy.

But if #271 is any indication, it will be worth every second.

For now, fans can bask in the warmth of Bruce and Clark’s renewed friendship. The mystery of the Sinestro briefcase will wait. The bullies will scheme. But on a quiet evening in Metropolis Elementary, two future heroes remembered the most important lesson of all: you don’t have to be alone. jl8 comic 271

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