World's Finest Comics, #85
Published: November-December 1956
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The Super-Rivals!
"Batman's diamond is tiny... I just made this for you!"
Storyline
Superman and Batman court a princess with diamonds.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Captain Stefan
- Princess Varina
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Sprang (uncertain)
- Inks: Stan Kaye (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Free! Elizabeth II Empire Stamps!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Super-Rivals
"Look at them, Lois -- mooning over the princess!"
Storyline
When Princess Varina of Balkania comes to America, Batman and Superman seem to both have fallen in love with her and fight for her attention.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Commissioner Gordon (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Vicki Vale (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
- Captain Stefan
- Princess Varina
- Count Zitu
- Pete Kaney's mob
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Pencils: Curt Swan (uncertain)
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Possible Mooney pencils per Nick Caputo. Klein/Reed credit Sprang only. Craig Delich credited Curt Swan on splash page art but Nick Caputo sees no sign of his input. In Batman & Superman in [gcd_link_issue](1680904), Swan is credited for splash page and Sprang for the story.
"Boys and girls!! Get in line for the greatest Hallowe'en and masquerade costumes ever"
"Why the long face, Jerry?"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
For Harmless Fun...
Story Notes
Below the Jerry the Jitterbug cartoon.
The Frontier Destroyer
"Courage, my braves! We must not let Tomahawk escape to wrak havoc on our tribe!"
Characters
- Tom Hawk
- Dan Hunter (mainstream Universe)
- Tomahawk
- Chief Bright Feather
- Swift Otter
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Wilroot Cream-Oil Gives You Confidence!
"Confidence begins with a smart, successful appearance which naturally means well-groomed hair."
"Who do you think you're talking to?"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Wings and Winnie Winchester Help Capture Gorilla
"Winnie look! The escaped gorilla!"
Characters
- Wings Winchester
- Winnie
Story Notes
Below the Shorty cartoon.
Binky's Special Election Exhibit
"Hi, kids! Are you old enough to vote? Neither am I."
Storyline
Binky talks about how even people who are too young to vote can do their part during election season.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Bob Oksner
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
I Hunted the Giant Turtles
"My old pal, Pete Jones, knew I had a little money around for an interesting investment."
Credits
- Script:
"Be my guest as Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."
Characters
Story Notes
On the bottom of the second page of the text story.
The Dangers from Tomorrow
"Robot soldiers, led by an octopus-like general from Venus, in a bullet-proof glass globe!"
Characters
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe)
- Roy Harper
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Speedy
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp (uncertain)
Story Notes
Green Arrow returns to green hat.
Which of These Prizes Can We Send You?
"You can have any of these wonderful prizes (shown above) at absolutely no cost to you."
Hey Kids!! Send for the New Disneyland Color Television Set
"Complete with 8 rolls of color film"
Characters
Do You Want Spending Money?
"Sell these popular patriotic and religious mottoes"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"A kangaroo mother and son can to merrily jumping as one..."
Story Notes
Back cover.