In "The Unexamined Life... " ("Annual" #2 (2008)), Superman loses his powers and takes on the identity of Supernova. The issue is a reimagining of "The Has-Been Superman" from "World's Finest Comics" #178 (September 1968) and "Superman's Perfect Crime" from "World's Finest Comics" #180 (November 1968). This story takes place early in the career of the original Robin and depicts his first meeting with Superman. "Who Would Win?" (#78)  So far, Len Wein's work has been exclusive to the third installment of the "Annual"s. This annual follows the trend set by Joe Kelly's work, reimagining another Silver Age tale. In "Compound Fracture" (Annual #3, 2009), Superman and Batman encounter the Composite Superman, a failed experiment of Professor Ivo with all the powers of the Justice League of America. The issue is a reimagining of "The Composite Superman", the tale from "World's Finest Comics" #142 (June 1964) where Superman, Batman and Robin must battle a new villain with all the powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes. In "Prelude to the Big Noise" (#64), Batman discovers information on Superman's Kryptonian origins that place the two in danger unless Superman is willing to sacrifice himself. "The Big Noise" (#68–71)(#68–70 was illustrated by Ardian Syaf) Originally, "The Big Noise" was intended to relaunch the book as a flashback series dealing with the aftermath of various DC crossovers. However, Casey's original scripts were devoid of references to the crossovers, scrapping the plan for future stories in the intended vein. "Sweet Dreams" (#65) is a special Halloween issue showing what scares Superman and Batman, and also exposing the inner fears of Joker and Lex Luthor. This is revealed as an induced dream created by Scarecrow who had captured them, but Batman is able to free himself and defeat the villain. Scott Kolins wrote "Night of the Cure" (issues #66–67) as a special "Blackest Night" tie-in starring Bizarro and Man-Bat. "Worship" (#72–74) Paul Levitz wrote the lead story in #75, the anniversary issue, guest-starring the Legion of Super-Heroes. In addition, this issue featured an all-star lineup, including Steven T. Seagle, William Tucci, Adam Hughes, J. T. Krul, and David Finch.