World's Finest Comics, #17
Published: Spring 1945
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Charles Paris
The World's Finest Heroes Go to Town in the World's Finest Action Stories!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Great Godini!
Storyline
Superman has Easy Pickens, former burglar, released from jail in his custody so that he can lead a model life as a show biz performer. However, his manager and three crooked associates are out to score big in crime and blame it on the former felon.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Easy Pickens (introduction)
- Alphonse Swing (villain, theatrical booking agent)
- "Three Finger" Jack Schack (villain)
- Sappy (villain)
- Gunner (villain)
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils:
- Inks: (uncertain)
Story Notes
Based on Martin O’Hearns blog: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pete-riss.html, http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, the pencils credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Inker credit by Bob Hughes; previously credited to Sam Citron.
The Case of the Curious Crimes
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
Credits
- Pencils: Maurice Del Bourgo
- Inks: Maurice Del Bourgo
Story Notes
Arrowcar is green.
This Proves It!
The Thieves Nobody Saw!
Want to Be a Champion?
Secret Weapon X-29!
Characters
- Boy Commandos [Captain Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Alfie Twidgett
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan]
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- Pencils: Louis Cazeneuve (uncertain)
- Inks: Louis Cazeneuve (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Letters credit from Todd Klein via his Klein Letters blog (19 September 2016, http://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-worlds-finest-comics-part-2/).
Young Chip
Credits
- Script:
The Clown of Crime!
Characters
- Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]
- Stripesy [Pat Dugan]
Credits
- Pencils: Cliff Young (uncertain)
- Inks: Steve Brodie (uncertain)
Story Notes
Credits by Craig Delich.
"With the wife away I certainly let the place go to pot..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Credits
- Script: Arlindo Fagundes
Story Notes
World's Best Comics Inc. Owners: H Donenfeld, J.S. Liebowitz, G.F. Frank, A.I. Menin
"Be sure to get these top favorites for the best in comics!"
"Dedicated to the millions of American Negroes..."
Characters
- Johnny Everyman
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
George Eastman (1)
Featuring Billy Brand
Characters
- George Eastman
Crime Goes to College!
Storyline
The Dynamic Duo come face to face with a man who becomes a King of the make-believe world of dreams.....a man who preys on the thoughts of others and uses it to his financial advantage.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Bernie (flashback)
- Dean Carter (college Dean, flashback)
- Archibald Wormser (introduction)
- Dr. Dreemo [Darby Deems] (villain, introduction)
- Dreemo's thugs [Blinky
- rest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)
- Mortimer Mears (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils:
- Inks: Norman Fallon
Story Notes
Credits by Craig Delich and verified by Sprang.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Captain Tootsie and the Giant Cannon
Characters
- Captain Tootsie
- Rollo
- Dr. Narsty
Credits
- Script: Rod Reed
- Pencils: C. C. Beck
- Inks: C. C. Beck
Story Notes
Back cover.