World's Finest Comics, #27
Published: March-April 1947
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Charles Paris
Story Notes
Credits verified by Burnley.
The World's Finest Heroes Go to Town in the World's Finest Action Stories!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Man Who Out-Supered Superman!
Storyline
Frustrated by the fact that his girl friend loves and adores Superman, Nelson Swayne vows to "out-super" Superman in five different events, all to be judged by prominent citizens of Metropolis. And, amazingly enough, his super-sharp brain figures out ways to do just that!
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Perry White
- Margie Crosby
- Nelson Swayne
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel (uncertain)
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Script credit from Bob Hughes. Art credits from 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/).
The Three Dooms
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Writer credit by Bob Hughes.
"C'mon in, Chubby!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
"For spine-tingling action..."
The Staff of Life!
Characters
- Zatara
Credits
- Script: George Kashdan
- Pencils: William White
- Inks: William White
- 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/).
Shadowing My Own Shadow's Shadow! (1)
Editorial Advisory Board
Brand New Animal Pals!
Featuring Leading Comics
The Flatbush Fiddler!
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Captain Rip Carter
- Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
- Alfie Twidgett
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Pencils and inks 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/).
Featuring Little Arthur
"Mumble... Grumble..."
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
Hidden Hoard
Credits
- Script: Стоян Желязков
No Use Talking
Two of America's Most Famous Boys!
Featuring Star Spangled Comics; Robin; Adventure Comics; Superboy
Me, Outlaw!
Storyline
While on death row awaiting his fate in the electric chair, Wheels Mitchem agrees to write a book about his life story for $3000. Unfortunate, the aim of his book was promote the idea that a smart, tough guy CAN outwit the law.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- unnamed newspaperman
- Jigger (villain, introduction, flashback)
- Eddie (villain, introduction)
- Kipley (villain, lawyer, introduction, death)
- The L.C.M. Hot Car Gang (villains, introduction)
- Wheels Mitchum (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
Story Notes
Writer credit by Bob Hughes. 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/). Batman fires a gun in this story.
Credits
- Pencils: Roland Coe
- Inks: Roland Coe
Captain Tootsie and the Log Jam Rescue
Credits
- Pencils: C. C. Beck
- Inks: Pete Costanza
Story Notes
Inside back cover.