World's Finest Comics, #32
Published: January-February 1948
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Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Art credits confirmed to Craig Delich by Win Mortimer.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Man Who Could Not Die!
"Would you like to read a newspaper dated for next year...today?"
Storyline
When Lucky Starr visits a swami, he is told that he was born under a lucky star and he will get a sign from the future. He does: a newspaper published one year in the future that tells when he dies, so Lucky decides to shoot the works and become Public Enemy Number One!
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Swami Elhamid (introduction)
- Lucky Starr [Joe Starr] (villain, introduction)
- Trigger (villain, introduction, death)
- Peteman Eddie (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Paul Cooper
- Inks: Ray Burnley
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Script credit verified by Martin O'Hearn. Pencils credits revised by Martin O'Hearn; we formerly credited Bob Kane (as per Kane to Joe Desris). Inks credit per Kane to Joe Desris. 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 Western Comics
The Case of the Camera Crimes!
"There is no such thing as "the prefect crime!""
Storyline
The Director gives a master class in robbery to his henchmen by using filmed reconstructions. During the commission of a crime, Green Arrow and Speedy capture all but the big boss. Annoyed and frustrated The Director orders his men to bring every piece of footage they have of Green Arrow in action. They build a tank which is impervious to every type of arrow known to have been used by the archer duo. Green Arrow fires an arrow onto the roof of the tank, but nothing happens. The men inside are freaked out and are arrested as they exit. Green Arrow explains that he used a curiosity arrow.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- The Director (villain, introduction)
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/).
The Bandits and the Books!
"Once upon a time there were some crooked characters..."
Storyline
Zatara uses his magic to bring characters from illustrated books to life and prevent robberies.
Characters
- Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson
- 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/).
"Did you get your list for Santa Claus all finished, Bebe?"
Characters
- Bebe
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Piffle, the Rough Rider
"Here's your horse!"
Characters
- Piffle
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
- Letters: Phil Berube
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.
Rescue from the Wreck
The Killer with the Golden Voice!
"This is the confession of a killer..."
Storyline
Sitting in the electric chair Golden Voice's life plays out before him. His mellifluous voice brought him great acclaim and financial rewards. But being seduced into a life of crime, he became a lawyer who was noted for getting acquittals for even the most obviously guilty parties. He crosses paths with Rip and the boys when they capture Beansy Patton. Golden Voice introduces two identical Patton lookalikes in court, and Rip cannot say which is which. Rip tries to get Golden Voice's girlfriend to betray him, but he kills he in a fit of rage. Rip finally brings him to justice.
Characters
- The Boy Commandos [Brooklyn [aka Dan Turpin]
- Alfie Twidgett
- Andre Chavard
- Jan Haasan]
- Captain Rip Carter
- Golden Voice (villain)
- Carson
- Beansy Patton (crook)
- Pie-Face Pinell (crook)
- Ruby
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Inks: Steve Brodie (uncertain)
Story Notes
Credits by Craig Delich.
Featuring A Date with Judy
Shine 'Em Up
Credits
- Script: Art Long
The Heel and Toe Juggler (1)
Editorial Advisory Board
Willie Wonder
The Seventh Wonder of the World!
"Thousands of years ago..."
Storyline
On a way back from a case, Superman stops over in Egypt to admire the pyramids and is swept back into time by way of a time bridge to aid the forces of King Cheops against an evil high priest AND to actually build one of the pyramids!
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Ali
- Mä-Kläk (General of the King's soldiers)
- King Cheops
- General Isen-Ho
- Jo-Milla (court scribe)
- Na-Tse (villain, a high priest, dies)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel (uncertain)
- Pencils: Ira Yarbrough (uncertain)
- Inks: Stan Kaye (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Script, pencils, and inks credits 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/).
Featuring Mr. District Attorney
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.