World's Finest Comics, #263
Published: June-July 1980
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
- Superman, Jr.
- Batman, Jr.
- Adam Strange
- Green Arrow
- Aquaman
- Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
- Captain Marvel, Jr.
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Joe Letterese (uncertain)
Final Secret of the Super-Sons
Storyline
The super-sons' adventures are revealed to be computer simulations observed by Superman and Batman. But when Superman leaves the program running, Superman, Jr. figures out that there is another plane of existence, and the boys enter the real world. There, their presence causes natural disasters, so they sacrifice their artificial lives.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Superman, Jr.
- Batman, Jr.
- Dr. Sivana
- Lois Lane
- Jimmy Olsen
Credits
- Script: Helen Kaldheim
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
That the Super-Sons were actually computer simulations was previously mentioned in The Superman Family (DC, 1974 series) #192.
Hell's Acre Savior!
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]
- George Taylor
- Matthew L. Durkin
- Rooftop Robinson
- Ricky Sanchez
- Lt. Mack Morgan
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
- Pencils: Trevor Von Eeden
- Inks: Armando Gil
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
A Flash in the Dam
Storyline
The Flash stops the Destroyer's plan to destroy Hoover Dam and shows him how to enjoy the little things in life, like eating Hostess Twinkies.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- The Destroyer
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Advertisement for the Continental Baking Company who holds the registered trademarks for Hostess and Twinkies.
Zeta-Death
Characters
- Kaskor
- The Kirri
- Hawkman [Katar Hol]
- Adam Strange (origin)
- Alanna
- Sardath
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Čiber
- Inks: Steve Mitchell
- Colors: Anthony Tollin
- Letters: Mike Stevens
Story Notes
A follow-up to Showcase #101-103 with Hawkman. This segues into the Hawkman strip next issue.
Characters
- Hawkgirl
- Superman
- Batman
- Captain Marvel
- Black Canary
- Green Arrow
- Aquaman
- Hawkman (all in masthead)
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Return to New Venice!
Storyline
Origin recap.
Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (origin)
- Topo
- Major Lyndon
- Tom Haskel
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: José Delbo
- Inks: Frank Chiaramonte
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Graybeard Gang
Featuring Shazam!; Captain Marvel
Characters
- Captain Marvel Jr. [Freddy Freeman]
- Graybeard
- The Waco Kid
- Scattergun Haines
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: Don Newton
- Inks: Dave Hunt
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Actually a Captain Marvel, Jr. story.