World's Finest Comics, #153
Published: November 1965
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The Saga of Superman vs. Batman!
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Credits
- Pencils: Jane Spaulding Nye
- Inks: Jane Spaulding Nye
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Part I: The Clash of Cape and Cowl!
Storyline
Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice.
Characters
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Thomas Wayne
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
Story Notes
First imaginary story in World's Finest. First issue drawn in the new smaller size of original art. The prominent internet meme of Batman slapping Robin comes from page 5 of this story.
The Hip Way to Learn!
Storyline
Public service message teaching kids how to study.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 7 of the previous story sequence.
AMT Makes the Party
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 8 of the previous story sequence.
Featuring Justice League of America
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 8 of the previous story sequence.
"Oh-oh -- I can hardly see the high wire..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Coming... Super-Attractions!
Featuring Superman; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics
Featuring Flip
"Wait'll you see the new car I got!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Part II: The Death of a Hero!
Storyline
Batman befriends Superman so that he can take his revenge. Then he teams up with Luthor.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent / Kal-El (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Curt Swan (uncertain)
- Inks: George Klein
Story Notes
Letters from Roger Manning, John Nelson, Dennis Ross, Mike Warren, "Mr. X," Ben Creisler, Dale Goentz, Alan Wilson, and John Bell.
"Look at this! I'll go tell the warden!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Hey, Characters!
Featuring The Adventures of Jerry Lewis; Metamorpho; Showcase; Teen Titans
The Boy Who Changed the Future
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
- Editing: Julius Schwartz
"Cars whiz by me all the time, but I can't get a lift!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Hitchhiker
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.