World's Finest Comics, #44
Published: February-March 1950
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman [Kal-el
- Clark Kent]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Win Mortimer verified pencils and inks credits to Craig Delich. 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/).
National Comics Takes "Top Place as the Choice of Parents and Children."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Revolt of the Thought Machine!
"It speaks many languages..."
Storyline
Superman battles a computer.
Characters
- Superman [Kal-el
- Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
Credits
- Script: Al Schwartz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- 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/).
The Code of the West!
"When it's gun-draw against gun-draw..."
Characters
- The Wyoming Kid
- Gunner Slayd
- Doc Thompson
- Sheriff Jim Dunham
- Bat-Wing Haggerty
Credits
- Script: Ryerson Johnson
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Up, Up and Away!
A Thief in the Night!
"Night...and the world's greatest harbor sparkles with lights..."
Characters
- Full Steam Foley
- Cap'n Joe Trumbull
- Johnny Trumbull
- Kathy Foley
Credits
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- 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/).
Bear Trapped!
The Microbe Tamer
"For years, most men knew microbes as tiny killers..."
Storyline
Biography of Dr. Selman A. Waksman.
Characters
- Dr. Selman A. Waksman
- Jimmy Blount
- Dr. Jacob Lipman
Credits
- Pencils: George Roussos
- Inks: George Roussos
- 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 Secret of Thunder Mountain?
"Green Arrow and Speedy, ace archers of the 20th century..."
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Chief Thunderbird
- Skybird
- Adjibo
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Writer per Martin O'Hearn, but is not listed in Otto Binder's 1963/1964 listing of his DC credits.
Here's Good News for Batman and Robin Fans!
Magic Against the Law!
"Zatara - You're under arrest!"
Characters
- Zatara
- Councilman Boodle
Credits
- Script: Joe Samachson (uncertain)
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
writer credit by Bob Hughes
Brightening Up with the Movie Stars
"How do you do, ma'am?"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Confession of Batman!
Featuring Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
"Sorry, Batman, but I have to do my duty!"
Storyline
Batman and Robin investigate a series of crimes that occur every night at ten o'clock, but the evidence points to Bruce Wayne being responsible.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Commissioner James Gordon
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Jacques Venta
- Perrins (Venta's butler)
Credits
- Script: Al Schwartz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- 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/).
Batman and Robin Stand Up for Sportsmanship!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: George Roussos (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inker credit by Bob Hughes. This ad showed up in all DC titles this month, and the inks have been alternately credited to Win Mortimer or Stan Kaye.
Look Who's Here!
Characters
Story Notes
House advertisement for The Adventures of Bob Hope (DC, 1950 series). Inside back cover.