World's Finest Comics, #31

Published: November-December 1947

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World's Finest Comics #31

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
Story Notes

Credits verified by Jack Burnley to Craig Delich.

The World's Finest Heroes Go to Town in the World's Finest Action Stories!
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Superman's Super Rival!
Story 2 12 pages superhero

"What would happen if another Superman, a Superman of crime were suddenly to appear?"

Storyline

Petty crook Dan the Dunce, tired of always getting beat up in the ring, sees an ad in a magazine for Dormital, and he thinks it will give him super-muscles, so he slugs down half a bottle. Superman discovers later, to his dismay, that this substance, actually a sedative, does indeed give Dan super strength, enough to give the Man of Tomorrow a run for his money!

Characters
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Lois Lane
  • Perry White
  • Dr. Paul Laverne
  • Mike (fight manager)
  • Dan the Dunce (villain, introduction)
Credits
Story Notes

Credits by Bob Hughes.

Wally Butts
Story 3 1 page
Hilarious Harold!
Story 4 7 pages adventure; fantasy

"Slip on a banana peel..."

Storyline

Harold Dake has been a lifelong practical joker. When Zatara is booked to perform at a convention, Dake gives a serious hotfoot to another audience member, who offers to donate a thousand dollars to charity if Zatara will teach Dake a lesson in humilty.

Characters
  • Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]
  • Harold Dake
Credits
Story Notes

Writer identification by Bob Hughes. 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/).

Racing to the Rescue
Story 5 1 page adventure
Story 6 1 page
The Who Zoo Crimes!
Story 7 10 pages adventure; superhero

"First it was a seal..."

Storyline

Animals are being murdered by bow and arrow in a city zoo. The order of murdered animals spells out a location where Mr. Who wants his gang to leave getaway money. But Green Arrow sets a trap and Who and his gang are captured, with the help of a kangaroo who gives Who a well deserved flying kick.

Characters
  • Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
  • Speedy [Roy Harper]
  • Mr. Who ["Owl" Haines] (villain)
  • Inspector Blaine
Credits
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 8 1 page
Story 9 2 pages humor; children

"Isn't he mean!"

Characters
  • Bebe
Want a Barrel of Laughs?
Story 10 1 page
The Lancers Ride Again!
Story 11 13 pages adventure; children

"India! - - - Mysterious, fathomless, enchanting world!"

Storyline

The Boy Commandos and Rip are relaxing in India, and they get to remembering previous encounters with the villainous Rapier. Major Harrison and his Lancers save them from a wild boar, and they accept an invitation to visit Lancers Headquarters. A caravan guarded by Lancers is shortly due to move down through a high pass, and word has it that natives plan to attack. The Commandos and Rip tag along and enter the bandit stronghold in disguise, but are taken by The Rapier.

Characters
  • The Boy Commandos [Captain Rip Carter
  • Brooklyn [Dan Turpin]
  • Alfie Twidgett
  • Andre Chavard
  • Jan Haasan]
  • The Rapier [in the guise of Lt. Heather] (villain, introduction)
  • Major Harrison
Credits
Story Notes

Pencils credit verified to Craig Delich by Swan. 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 12 1 page humor

"I feel awfully sick, Doodle..."

Characters
  • Daffy
  • Doodle
Credits
Editorial Advisory Board
Story 13 0 pages
Dawn Attack
Story 14 2 pages war
Credits
The Quick Change Artist (1)

Featuring "Three-Ring" Binks

Story 15 4 pages humor

"Greetings, Br'er Briinks!"

Characters
  • Three-Ring Binks
Credits
Story Notes

Letterer credit by Craig Delich.

Featuring Little Egbert

Story 16 1 page humor; children

"Can I play soldier, too?"

Characters
  • Egbert
Credits
Story Notes

Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

The Mountain Trail
Story 17 1 page adventure
Story 18 1 page
The Man with the X-Ray Eyes!
Story 19 13 pages superhero

"Do you ever wish you could see through solid barriers..."

Storyline

A World War 2 ace gains x-ray vision after a plane crash and turns criminal, but is exonerated by a Grand Jury when they learn of the details of his accident.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Commissioner James Gordon
  • Ann Marden (Eddie's girl, introduction)
  • Eddie Brand (villain, introduction, reforms)
  • Milt (villain, Eddie's agent, introduction)
Credits
Story Notes

Writer verified by Martin O'Hearn. Pencils credit by Martin O'Hearn. We previously credited Bob Kane per Joer Desris and Craig Delich. Inks credit per Desris and 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 Parker Johns

Story 20 1 page
Story 21 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 22 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.