World's Finest Comics, #39
Published: March-April 1949
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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 verified by Win Mortimer to Craig Delich.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Fatal Forecasts!
"All Metropolis is excited over the latest announcement of science..."
Storyline
Dr. Carr invents a machine which predicts future events. The prediction that Superman will lose his powers brings a boldness to the actions of criminals. Carr reveals to Captain Jenner that Superman only pretended to be powerless and that they are hatching a trap to net Big Jim Martin.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Dr. Carr
- Police Captain Jenner
- Lucky Lynn (fence)
- Big Jim Martin (crook)
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Writer verified by Martin O'Hearn. Inks formerly credited to Plastino, but they are by one, possibly two different hands. Stan Kaye may be the inker of the Superman and Lois faces.
High As a Kite
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Hall of Infamy!
"As everyone knows, there is a hall of fame..."
Storyline
In the hideout of the villainous Greenface, Green Arrow and Speedy find a hall of criminal fame, giant statues celebrating infamous crooks. Members of Greenface's gang are perched on the shoulders of the statues and try to ambush the crimefighters.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Greenface (villain)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Writer's credit from Otto Binder's 1963/1964 listing of DC credits. Art was formerly credited to George Papp.
Featuring Superboy
"Remember, boys, we've got to get up early!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Make Way for Youth
"This is a story of a town that could be yours!"
Characters
- Dr. Westover
- Frank Crandall
- Ed Crandall
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff (uncertain)
- Pencils: John Daly
- Inks: John Daly
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Based on the film produced by the National Social Welfare Assembly. 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/).
The Kid Who Hit the $60,000 Jackpot!
"Did you ever want to win a giant jackpot in a quiz show?"
Storyline
Boy Commando Brooklyn wins a radio quiz show, which comes with numerous prizes, providing he drinks a glass of the sponsor's Malto-Fizzo every thirty minutes. Among the prizes is a boat trip to South America. Napoleon Biggers hits on the idea of smuggling diamonds in Brooklyn's expensive camera. Fortunately, Rip has had it replaced with a cheaper model and the diamonds send Biggers to jail.
Characters
- The Boy Commandos
- Captain Rip Hunter
- Napoleon Biggers (crook)
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Steve Brodie (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"Homer was supposed to meet me here!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Ghost Goes Wild!
"When you make a promise to a ghost, be sure to keep it///"
Storyline
Mayor Morton promises to clean up the town if he is elected, but he reneges on his word. Zatara conjures a ghost, which visits Morton and scares him into keeping his promises himself.
Characters
- Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]
- Mayor Martin Morton
- Harold
- Wilma
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/).
How Basketball Began
"Hurry, Tuffy, we've got to pick up an important client of Daddy's!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood
The Conquest of Batman's Identity!
"Great as the reward would be..."
Storyline
A famed detective story writer sets out to solve the mystery of Batman's secret identity.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- J. J. Jason (detective story writer, intro)
- Commissioner James Gordon
Credits
- Pencils:
- Inks:
- 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.
Rope 'Em Both, Partner!
Story Notes
Back cover.