World's Finest Comics, #163
Published: December 1966
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The Court of No Hope!
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Jemphis
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
no Robin
Superman Talks About... "Pennies for UNICEF!"
Storyline
After Joe claims he's going to keep the pennies for himself, Superman takes Joe and Tom to Asia, South America and Africa to show them first-hand how much good the pennies they collect for UNICEF can do.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Joe
- Tom
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
On inside front cover in black and white.
The Duel of the Super-Duo!
Storyline
After Batman stops two crooks on the Gotham Bridge, he and Superman are transported to Jemphis' World of Wonders.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Jemphis
- Aeroman (mentioned)
- Solarman (mentioned)
- Serpento (mentioned)
- Dr. Chill (mentioned)
Credits
- Script: Jim Shooter
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
Robin doesn't appear in the story.
On the Go with Motorific!
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger (uncertain)
Story Notes
Sequential art advertisement for Motorific toy trucks and cars from Ideal Toys. Between page 4 and 5 for first story.
"Ralph is watching his old grandpa, army ace Captain Billy..."
Characters
- Captain Billy
- Ralph
Story Notes
Ad for Renwal models in comic form. Title from first line of text.
"Mr. Cap, I want you to see the model racing car I built."
Characters
- Cap
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Idea from Stanley Mateza.
Mike's Toy Factory...or "How I Made It with My Emenee Thermo/Craft Workshop!"
Characters
- Mike
- Bob
Story Notes
Ad in sequential art form. Two boys discuss all the great toys you can make with the Thermo/Craft Workshop.
[The Duel of the Super-Duo!] Part II: The Super-Combat!
Storyline
Batman is hypnotized and fights Superman under a red sun. However, he breaks free from his hypnosis when ordered to kill Superman.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Jemphis
- Zardin of Nangar
- Dr. Chill
- Aeroman
- Windlass
Credits
- Script: Jim Shooter
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
Zardin of Nangar is a Robin look-alike.
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Curt Swan (uncertain)
- Inks: George Klein
Story Notes
Letters from Harry Robinson, Mike Kirkish, Charles Christesson, Jr., Adam Baran, Jr., Mark Oristano, Eugene Shepardson, John Workman, Rita Potter, and Nicholas Pascale.
"Wow! Get Transogram's exciting new Daredevil Trik-Trak..."
Fate Holds Four Aces!
Storyline
Jane Howard, newspaperwoman, remembers her encounter with Joe Kerr, the gambler who commemorated the deaths of four celebrities as life size card aces and was searching frantically for a special “joker†card.
Characters
- Jane Howard
- Joseph Kerr
- Jim Murphy
- Hank Minor
- Dick Barry
- Philip Strome
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Ray Burnley
- Letters: Pat Gordon
Story Notes
Editor's choice tale dedicated to the Joker.
"Hey, Bud... there's the train we rode out in Disneyland!"
Characters
- Bud
Story Notes
Ad for Tyco train set in comic form.
"An all-star collection of the best of Batman"
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #187 [80 Page Giant #G-30]
The Kat from AMT Jumps the Gun
Characters
- AMT Kat
Story Notes
Ad in comic form for AMT models. The Kat explains the features of several car models to a boy.
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
Story Notes
Titles on sale October 27th: Adventure 351, Detective Comics 358, Action 344. November 1st: Our Army at War 175, Justice Leage of America 192. November 3rd: Wonder Woman 167, Tomahawk 108, Aquaman 31. November 8th: Capt. Storm 17, Lois Lane 71. November 10th: Superman 193, Blackhawk 228.
Electric S.O.S. Telegraph Set
Battle Grounds of the World!
Characters
- Andy
- George
Credits
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Irv Novick
Story Notes
inside back cover. Membership advertisement for the G.I. Joe Club in comic form.
"The contest is on!"