World's Finest Comics, #80
Published: January-February 1956
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Storyline
Superman acts as a human bridge for a conductor who is being helped by Batman to move from a flaming train to the Batmobile, driven by Robin.
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
Do You Want Spending Money?
"Sell these popular patriotic and religious mottoes"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Super-Newspaper of Gotham City
"Hurry, Batman, or Superman will beat you to the editor with the big story!"
Storyline
Perry White sends Clark and Lois to Gotham to help save the Gotham Gazette. Superman and Batman try to find out what crime story editor John Hall was working on before he was hospitalized.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
- John Hall (Gotham Gazette editor)
- The Mole [Mr. Harrah]
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Klein/Reed, Showcase Presents, and Archives incorrectly list Charles Paris inks.
"The winner!"
Boys and Girls Make This a... Super Christmas!
Characters
Story Notes
Promotes a variety of Superman-themed merchandise from several different companies.
The Bewitched Bow!
"That bow is bewitched! By using it, Green Arrow is risking Speedy's life!"
Storyline
A millionaire with an eclectic collection challenges Green Arrow to use a bow that is said to have been cursed by a witch.
Characters
- Green Arrow
- Roy Harper (mainstream Universe)
- Oliver Queen
- Speedy (mainstream Universe)
- Karl Florian
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp (uncertain)
- Letters: Pat Gordon
"Tell your sister I'm here, will you?"
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Some data supplied by Pat Lang.
"That record'll repeat itself forever!! -- It'll drive Fosdick stark, raving mad!!"
Characters
Men Against the Sea
"It was on the night of August 21, 1940."
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
Story Notes
Some data supplied by Pat Lang.
"Say, Nips! You're all dressed up…where are you going?"
Characters
- Joe
- Nips
Credits
- Script: Harry Lampert
- Pencils: Harry Lampert
- Inks: Harry Lampert
- Letters: Harry Lampert
They're Number 1 on My Christmas List!
"They skate as good as they look -- and last longer, too!"
Characters
- Wings Winchester
- Winnie Winchester
Story Notes
Below the Movie Mirth story.
The Brave of Fort Fearless
"Well, Mighty Horse... this situation is smack in your hands! Will it be war or peace between the paleface and the Mohawk?"
Characters
- Tom Hawk (mainstream Universe)
- Dan Hunter
- Tomahawk (mainstream Universe)
- Mighty Horse
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
- Letters: Pat Gordon
The Best Present of All!
"What's the matter, Allergy? You look as if you've lost all your Christmas cheer!"
Storyline
Binky and his dad help remind Allergy about the greatest gift -- helping others.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Bob Oksner
Story Notes
Previously in February 1954 issues.
Friends! Here's How to Get at Almost No Cost...
"I'll be happy to send you without you paying a penny, this loveable young miniature dog that is so tiny you can carry it in your pocket..."
Characters
- Ruth Long
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Get Your Own "Man-Size" Daisy Air Rifle...
"How about the Daisy Pump Gun for Christmas?"
Story Notes
Back cover.