World's Finest Comics, #78
Published: September-October 1955
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When Superman's Identity Is Exposed!
"Attention, everybody! Here comes our third guest of honor, Superman otherwise known as Clark Kent!"
Storyline
Superman, Batman and Robin are shocked as an announcer reveals the Man of Steel's secret identity before a gathered coliseum crowd.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Robin
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!
"Gr-r-rrr!"
Characters
- Jim
- Judy
- an unnamed gorilla
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
When Superman's Identity Is Exposed
"Must douse that sign -- before it's too late!"
Storyline
Someone has been announcing that Clark Kent is Superman and challenging Superman to prove it false. Superman asks Batman and Robin to help him find the culprit.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- the Varrel Mob
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Klein/Reed, Showcase Presents, and Archives incorrectly list Paris inks.
Boys! Girls! Enter the Big Tootsie Roll Contest -- Now!
"Oh, Willie it's nice of you to take me out on a date."
Characters
- Bebe
- Willie
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Above the Winchester Roller Skates ad. Data supplied by Pat Lang.
"Wings" Winchester Saves the Movie Theater
"Wings'll turn in the alarm."
Characters
- "Wings" Winchester
- an unnamed boy
- an unnamed girl
- unnamed firefighters
Story Notes
Below the Bebe story.
Green Arrow -- Ace Reporter
"Wowie! This rescue is page one news, G.A.!"
Characters
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Roy Harper
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Speedy
- Duke Conroy
- Chuck Davis
- Mr. Fowler
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp (uncertain)
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Featuring Spike
"I'm gonna try fishing like the Eskimos!"
Characters
- Spike
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
- Letters: Phil Berube
Story Notes
Above the Miniature Camera ad. Data supplied by Pat Lang.
Amazing Gold-Plated Miniature Spy Camera
"Measures only 2 inches wide and 1¼ inches tall..."
Story Notes
Below the Spike story.
"Excuse me a minute, Jane. There's Bill Brown. I want to see him."
Characters
- Varsity Vic
- Bill Brown
- Jane
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Above the Wildroot Cream Oil ad. Data supplied by Pat Lang.
"Gangway, Fosdick! We're bustin' out!!"
Characters
Story Notes
Below the Varsity Vic story.
The Adventures of Hubert the Hippo
"I happened to be watching young Jim Marshall from the river bank as he paddled his boat aimlessly in the narrow African river."
Characters
- Hubert the hippopotamus
- Jim Marshall
- unnamed first-person narrator
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
The Frontier Peacemakers
"There's Tomahawk! Seize him!"
Characters
- Tom Hawk (mainstream Universe)
- Dan Hunter
- Tomahawk (mainstream Universe)
- Adam Severe
- Seneca Indians
- Chief Long Arrow
- Clayton [crooked Land Agent]
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Daisy Gunbook Ready!
"For boys girls and dads"
Story Notes
On the bottom of the last page of the Tomahawk story.
631 Movie & TV Star Pictures 25¢
"Exciting new collection!"
Characters
Story Notes
Above the Zenith Stamps ad.
$7.18 Worth of Stamps
"Giant imported collection of 338 different stamps"
Story Notes
Below the DeLuxe Photo Service ad.
Do You Need Extra Money?
"$35.00 is yours for selling only 50 boxes of our 300 Christmas card line"
The Insult That Turned a "Chump" Into a Champ
"Look, Joe, let's see if you can make it ring, too"
Characters
- Charles Atlas
- Joe
- Joe's unnamed girl friend
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
If You Get a Stunning $10.98 Dress Without Paying 1¢
"...will you wear and show it in your community?"
Story Notes
Back cover.