World's Finest Comics, #79
Published: November-December 1955
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The Three Magicians of Bagdad!
Storyline
Superman carries Batman and Robin on a "flying carpet" above surprised onlookers on the streets of Bagdad.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Robin
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Given - Given - Given
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Three Magicians of Bagdad
"I rub the magic lamp -- and behold!... My genii appears"
Storyline
Batman and Robin are sent into the past by Dr. Nichols, but he is unable to return them to the present. He calls upon Superman to help him, so Superman travels to the past to meet Batman and Robin. Together, they help Aladdin by having Superman pose as the genii in Aladdin's lamp.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Professor Carter Nichols (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Aladdin
- Abdullah
- 40 Thieves
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Time travel story.
"Boys and girls! Now you can get the official Superman playsuit... and join my fan club, too!"
Characters
"Now you be a good boy at the dentist. I'll be right back as soon as I do some shopping."
Characters
- Little Pete
- a dentist
- Pete's mother
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
"Chuckle!! -- We've got Fosdick locked in the time capsule!!"
Characters
- Fearless Fosdick
- Eilrahc
Archer from Across the Sea
"Caught on of us... but with Green Arrow busy teaching Bow Master his tricks, it won't be long before we catch Green Arrow himsefl!"
Characters
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Roy Harper
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Speedy
- Bow Master (intro)
Credits
- Script: George Kashdan
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp (uncertain)
- Letters: Pat Gordon
"That's a fat contract we got for you, Miss Victor... of course, I get the usual ten percent..."
Characters
- Fluffy the dog
- Henry
- Miss Victor
Credits
- Pencils: Harry Lampert (uncertain)
- Inks: Harry Lampert (uncertain)
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
"Wings" Winchester Stops a Robbery
"Gee, Wings, that movie ended late"
Story Notes
Below the Movie Mirth story.
Buzzy Asks: "Do You Know Your Neighbors?"
"What's this about having a party in four different places, Buzzy?"
Characters
- Buzzy Brown
- Manuel
- Mrs. Marshall
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
How to Train a Dog
"There is no guarantee that every dog can become a star actor just by training alone."
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
Weapon of Peace
"Tomahawk! The war hatchet -- it's gone!"
Characters
- Tom Hawk (mainstream Universe)
- Dan Hunter
- Tomahawk (mainstream Universe)
- Bold Eagle
- Gaunt
- Mighty Elk
- Tenney
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Bruno Premiani
- Inks: Ray Burnley
"Wall, of all the nerve!"
Characters
- Sagebrush Sam
- the sheriff
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Data supplied by Pat Lang.
Daisy Gunbook Ready!
"For boys girls and dads"
Story Notes
Below the Sagebrush Sam story.
Choose Your Prize
"Without a cent of cost... mail coupon for free prize book"
Once a Year Factory-to-You Sale
"She walks. She's 8" tall. Wash, comb, curl her hair."
Story Notes
Sold by Niresk Industries, Inc. Inside back cover.
"A popular bird this bright parakeet"
Story Notes
Back cover.