World's Finest Comics, #31
Published: November-December 1947
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Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Colors: Jack Adler
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 Notes
Inside front cover.
Superman's Super Rival!
"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
- Script: Al Schwartz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ira Yarbrough
- Inks: Stan Kaye (uncertain)
Story Notes
Credits by Bob Hughes.
Wally Butts
Hilarious Harold!
"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
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Scott Shriver
- Inks: Scott Shriver
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
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
The Who Zoo Crimes!
"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
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- 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/).
"Isn't he mean!"
Characters
- Bebe
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Want a Barrel of Laughs?
The Lancers Ride Again!
"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
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
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/).
Editorial Advisory Board
Dawn Attack
Credits
- Script: Ben Carroll
The Quick Change Artist (1)
Featuring Little Egbert
"Can I play soldier, too?"
Characters
- Egbert
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
- Letters: Phil Berube
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
The Mountain Trail
The Man with the X-Ray Eyes!
"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
- Script: Don C. Cameron
- Pencils: Paul Cooper
- Inks: Ray Burnley
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
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 Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.