World's Finest Comics, #43
Published: December 1949-January 1950
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Superman [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Letters credit from Todd Klein via his Klein Letters blog (18 September 2016, http://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-worlds-finest-comics-part-1/).
Jimmy's Biggest Christmas (Thanks to Dad)
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
When Metropolis Went Mad!
"Honest men have been known to turn crooked..."
Characters
- Superman [Kal-el
- Clark Kent]
- J. Wilbur Wolfingham
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Hogan (villain)
- Hervey
Credits
- Script: Suat Yalaz
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Writer and inker 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/).
The Railroad Wreckers!
"When the "Iron Horse" first pushes its single-tracked way into Carson Pass.."
Characters
- Wyoming Kid
- Beggs
- Bill Murphy
- Harrison (villain)
Credits
- Script: Ryerson Johnson
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich and verified by Johnson. 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 Dale Evans Comics; Jimmy Wakely
"2 great western stars..."
Stand By for Contraband!
"The world's great harbors teem with adventure..."
Characters
- Full-Steam Foley
- Ted Harmes
- Little Nesbitt
- Kathy Foley
Credits
- Script: Don C. Cameron (uncertain)
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- 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/).
"Oh, they're giving a cake recipe on the cooking program..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
The Green Arrow Duels the Blue Lancer!
"In ancient history, spears and arrows were dominant weapons..."
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Blue Lancer (villain)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
This story is not on Otto Binder's 1963/1964 listing of his DC credits. 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 Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid
Storyline
Green Arrow explains the meaning of the Red Feather and its relationship to social services.
Characters
- Green Arrow
- Red Feather Kid
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
The Whispering Wizard!
"I'll grab them! I'll grab them!"
Characters
- Zatara
Credits
- Script: George Kashdan
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
Writer credit by Craig Delich; we formerly suggested Joe Samachson.
Editorial Advisory Board
He Got What He Wanted
The Man with a Thousand Eyes!
"Somewhere in Gotham City..."
Storyline
Count Florian, a criminal Batman and Robin once battled in London, comes to America and successfully steals a civilian invention in order to spy on America.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne
- aka Paul Dekker]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Harlan Bates (inventor)
- Count Florian (villain)
- Big Al Pakone
- Sergeant Laney
- Laney's wife
- Laney's sister
- Slick
- Slug
- Joe
- other agents of Count Florian
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Bob Kane
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Kane pencils credit verified by Lew Sayre Schwartz to Craig Delich; we previously credited Schwartz. 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/).
Here's Good News for Batman and Robin Fans!
Featuring Detective Comics; Batman
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.