World's Finest Comics, #75
Published: March-April 1955
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The New Team of Superman and Robin!
"I'm only fit for the sidelines now!"
Storyline
Batman, with his left leg in a cast, sits in a wheelchair and laments as Robin rides on Superman's back to answer the Bat-Signal.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Robin
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Batman image appears to have been taken and mirrored from the splash page of the lead story.
Do You Want Spending Money?
"Sell these popular Patriotic and Religious Mottoes"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Superman and Robin!
"Batman and Robin... two names that are always paired! The world knows them as the greatest crime-busting team of all time!"
Storyline
When Batman is laid up with a broken leg (or so he thinks), Superman comes to Gotham City to help Robin track down the Purple Mask Mob, but it's Batman who cracks the case.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Purple Mask Mob (also in flashback)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Pat Gordon
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
Story Notes
Pencils are, in part at least, by Dick Sprang.
"In 10 minutes of fun a day I changed myself..."
Your United Nations at Work!
"April 1952, near a village in far-off Iran..."
Storyline
When swarms of locusts enter Iran, the United Nations sends planes and insecticide to kill the insects and save the crops.
Characters
- Ali
- Ali's father
- Hassim
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization director general
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The World's Most Famous Arrows!
"Can arrows -- once used by great archers such as Robin Hood, Hiawatha and William Tell ever again make similar, historical flights?"
Characters
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Roy Harper
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Speedy
- Hiawatha (flashback)
- Robin Hood (flashback)
- William Tell (flashback)
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Green Arrow wears a red hat.
Story Notes
On the bottom of the last page of the Green Arrow story.
"Being away at school is great!"
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
"These are cold, but they can keep you warm!"
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Stan Kaye
Have You Ever Wondered?
"Q: Why are blind people so quick at hearing?"
Storyline
Facts and explanations, mostly about nature, in a question-and-answer format.
The Battle of the Medicine Men!
"War smoulders along the frontier, threatening to break forth in all its flaming fury..."
Storyline
To avoid war, Tomahawk challenges Walking Otter to a magic battle.
Characters
- Tom Hawk (mainstream Universe)
- Dan Hunter
- Tomahawk (mainstream Universe)
- Grey Elk (Indian chief)
- Walking Otter (medicine man)
Credits
- Pencils: Bruno Premiani
- Inks: Ray Burnley
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Given - Given - Given
319 Stamps
"Sensational offer of hard-to-get stamps!"
Men! Women! Boys! Girls! Yours for Only 1¢
"This stunning assortment of 21 all-occasion greeting cards! You won't be asked to return it!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
B.T.O. (Big Time Operator) By Curtiss
"Linda... I thought I told you to wash the dishes!"
Story Notes
Back cover.