World's Finest Comics, #26
Published: January-February 1947
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Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Penciler credit verified by Burnley. Inker identification by Craig Delich.
The World's Finest Heroes Go to Town in the World's Finest Action Stories!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Confessions of Superman!
Storyline
The publisher of Ace Publishing Company offers Superman $50,000 for charity if he will write his autobiography, but when Lois delivers the 125,000 word manuscript, the publisher rejects it as far-fetched and a pack of lies.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Lois Lane
- Benny Call
- The Prankster (villain, cameo)
- Mr. Mxyztplk (villain, cameo)
- Lex Luthor (villain, cameo)
- Meadows (villain, Call's butler)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel (uncertain)
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Writer identification by Bob Hughes and art credits by Craig Delich. 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/).
Frank Thomas
Magic by Proxy!
Characters
- Zatara
Credits
- Script: George Kashdan
- Pencils: Scott Shriver
- Inks: Scott Shriver
- 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/).
Two of America's Most Famous Boys!
Featuring Star Spangled Comics; Robin; Adventure Comics; Superboy
Land Beyond the Sky!
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Captain Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Alfie Twidgett
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan (uncertain)
A Prevue of Magazines Now Selling at Your Dealers!
"Bebe, take this chocolate cake right over to Mrs. Duncan..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
The Spirit of '46!
Characters
- Johnny Everyman
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
Editorial Advisory Board
O Is for Opposum
The Last Mile
Credits
- Script: Tom Neill
The Human Fly Crimes!
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- the Hye Brothers (villains, introduction)
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
His Highness, Prince Robin!
Storyline
When the life of a Prince is at stake, Dick Grayson (who looks identical to the Prince) steps into the role of the Prince. But Batman wishes that the Prince had not stepped into the role of Robin!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson
- also as Prince Stefan]
- Prince Stefan [also as Robin] (of Valonia, introduction)
- Count Lasha (of Valonia, introduction)
- Baron Ferric (villain, introduction)
- Sparks Farrell (villain, introduction)
- Farrell's thugs (villains, introduction for all)
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- 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/).
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
How Thom McAn Prevented a Cave Disaster
Story Notes
Back cover.