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Issue: Batman: The World's Finest Comics Archives #1
Publication Date: November 2002
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 09/25/2002
Volume: 1
Pages: 248
ISBN: 1563898195
UPC/EAN: 76194123161700111
Price: $82.95 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 39 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Dale Crain (senior editor - collected editions); Nick J. Napolitano (associate)
Disclose Notes: Series design by Alex Jay/Studio J. Publication design by Louis Prandi. Black-and-white reconstruction on selected pages by Rick Keene and Digital Chameleon. Special thanks to Diamond International Galleries for source material.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
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Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): R. C. Harvey
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 4
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Cover - New York World's Fair #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Batman and Robin Visit the 1940 New York World's Fair

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Mr. Travers; Ann; Dr. Hugo Vreekill (first appearance; villain); Joey (villain); Limpy (villain)
Synopsis: The destruction of the Great West River Bridge and the blackmail demand made to the Travers Engineering Corporation spur the Dynamic Duo to investigate the matter, and they uncover a terrifying plot masterminded by the evil Dr. Vreekill.
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was Batman and Robin Visit the 1940 New York World's Fair [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Best Comics #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original); Murray Boltinoff (original assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Best Comics #1 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Witch and the Manuscript of Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): George Roussos
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original); Murray Boltinoff (original assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Erik Dorne (first appearance; death); Joshua Grimm (first appearance); Melissa Brunt (first appearance); Jane Ware (first appearance); The Witch [Mr. Wright] (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Batman and Robin must track down The Witch, a mysterious figure responible for the murder of Erik Dorne and the theft of a manuscript he wrote.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Best Comics #1 published January 1941
was The Witch and the Manuscript of Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #2 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Man Who Couldn't Remember!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Linda Page; William Kendrick; Big Tim Bannon (first appearance); Mr. Graves (villain); Ambrose Taylor (first appearance; villain; death); Frankie (villain; death); Mitch Mason (first appearance; villain); Trig Cooler (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: When the New District Attorney vows vengeance against the crime lords of Gotham City and further states that he has a little black book in his possession that lists each of them and their connections, it's all Batman & Robin can do to save his life!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #2 published January 1941
was The Man Who Couldn't Remember! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #3 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Riddle of the Human Scarecrow!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane; Jerry Robinson (on secondary figures only)
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Martin; Frank Kendrick (first appearance); Paul Herold (first appearance; death); Richard Dodge (first appearance); Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (first appearance; origin; villain)
Synopsis: A new master criminal begins his career by using psychology upon his victims: the psychology of fear!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #3 published January 1941
was The Riddle of the Human Scarecrow [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #4 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Ghost Gang Goes West!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Laff Brunt (villain); The Ghost Gang (first appearance; villains)
Synopsis: Bruce and Dick are headed out West to visit a dude ranch and end up battling a "Ghost Gang"....something that nearly gets the Caped Crusader hung!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #4 published January 1941
was The Ghost Gang Goes West! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #5

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Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #5 published January 1942
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Crime Takes A Holiday

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne; also as The Gold Coast Kid]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; "Big John" Waller (first appearance; villain); Brains Kelley (first appearance; villain); Slinky [also as Carrot-Top McGraw] (first appearance; villain); Dude Davis (first appearance; villain); Scar Ryan (first appearance; villain); The Domino Killers (first appearance; villains); The Hooded Gunmen (first appearance; villains)
Synopsis: A "crime holiday" is declared by the mobs in Gotham City, but Batman & Robin soon discover the reason why: the mobs plan to disguise themselves as members of other mobs, commit crimes, and have the blame placed on them!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #5 published January 1942
was Crime Takes a Holiday [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #6 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Secret of Bruce Wayne!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Greene
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]; George Roussos (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Mark Loring (first appearance; death); Mr. Rand; Mr. Wicks; Scoop Scanlon; Joker (cameo; villain); Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (cameo; villain); Cat-Woman [Catwoman; Selina Kyle] (cameo; villain); Ape (villain); Mr. Graves (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The edior of Vue Magazine offers a raise in salary to his top reporter IF he can discover just WHO is behind the mask of the Batman!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #6 published January 1942
was The Secret of Bruce Wayne! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #7 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The North Pole Crimes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Cal Daly (first appearance); Curly (first appearance; death); Angles Bigbee (first appearance; villain); The Snow Man Bandits (first appearance; villains); Ray (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: A ruthless gang of criminals heads to the far north to commit crimes and the Dynamic Duo must solve the riddle of their leaving a snowman at the scene of every crime they commit.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #7 published January 1942
was The North Pole Crimes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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[Cover - World's Finest Comics #8]; Sink the Japanazis with Bonds & Stamps

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #8 published January 1942
was Sink the Japanazis with Bonds & Stamps [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Brothers In Law!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Jack Burnley [as ghost for Bob Kane]; Ray Burnley (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Betty Bentley
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; John O'Brien (first appearance; death); Tim O'Brien (first appearance); Nick O'Brien (first appearance); The Little Corporal [Little Nap Boyd] (first appearance; villain); Slim (villain)
Synopsis: The untimely death of their father leads the O'Brien brothers to attempt to get even with his killer, while working at odds against one another.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #8 published January 1942
was Brothers in Law! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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[Cover - World's Finest Comics #9]; Knock Out the Axis with Bonds & Stamps

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Adolf Hitler; Benito Mussolini; Hideki Tojo
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #9 published January 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Crime of the Month

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Bramwell B. Bramwell (first appearance; villain); Bright Guy Warner (first appearance; villain); Slim Ryan (first appearance; villain); Chopper Gant (first appearance; villain); Muscles Hardy (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The four top crime bosses of Gotham City are invited to Mystery Castle by the owner, Bramwell B. Bramwell, so that he can challenge them to a contest: to decide once and for all just WHO can commit the best crimes: he or them!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #9 published January 1943
was Crime of the Month [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray; Dick Sprang; Joe Simon; Hal Sherman
Inker(s): Fred Ray; Dick Sprang; Joe Simon; Hal Sherman
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin; Green Arrow; Star-Spangled Kid; Boy Commandos
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Boy Commandos [Andre; Jan; Brooklyn; Alfy]; Captain Rip Carter; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Stripesy [Pat Dugan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #10 published January 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Man With the Camera Eyes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Henri Longvieux; Oliver Hunt (first appearance); Dude Fay (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: Oliver Hunt is tired of being tabbed "The Man With the Photographic Memory," so he joins up with a known gang in Gotham City to help them commit crimes: as long as there is no murder or mayhem committed.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #10 published January 1943
was Man with the Camera Eyes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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[Cover - World's Finest Comics #11]; Victory Garden

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #11 published January 1943
was Victory Garden [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Thief in Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Rob Callender (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: An obscure laboratory worker from the future creates a space time warp and arrives in Gotham City, bent on making himself a millionaire before he is drawn back into his own era.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #11 published January 1943
was A Thief in Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #12 published January 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Alfred Gets His Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Dick Sprang
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Beagle; Slick Swade (first appearance; villain); Squirrel (first appearance; villain); Spud (first appearance; villain); Topper (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: While shopping one day, Alfred accidentally overhears a mobster the Batman once put in jail attempt extortion on another criminal named Squirrel, so he gets involved in the apprehension of said villain and helps to recover a fortune in diamonds.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #12 published January 1943
was Alfred Gets His Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Last appearance of rotund Alfred in World's Finest.
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #13 published January 1944
was Fight Paper Waste - And Hang One on the Paper-Hanger of Berlin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Curse of Isis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): George Roussos; Ray Burnley (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mike; Jack; Swami Pravhor (first appearance; villain); Gouger (first appearance; villain); Sam (first appearance; villain); Muggsy (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: A mysterious swami uses the threat of a false curse to try and obtain some rabbit foot lucky charms from some sailors that he had secretly planted a fortune in diamonds in.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #13 published January 1944
was The Curse of Isis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #14 published January 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Salvage Scavengers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mr. Chipps (first appearance); Captain Moss (first appearance); Jib Buckler (first appearance; villain; death)
Synopsis: Mysterious boat sinkings and explosions used to cover those explosions lead the Dynamic Duo into a case involving deep sea salvaging.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #14 published January 1944
was Salvage Scavengers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #15 published January 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Men Who Died Twice!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]; George Roussos ?
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): George Roussos ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Dr. McFloy; Killer Halsey (villain); Lynx Larsen (villain); Mr. Mennekin (villain); Duke Welsh (villain)
Synopsis: The death and sudden "re-appearance" of three executed killers in a series of crime sprees baffles the Caped Crimefighters until a tell-tale clue leads them to the criminal behind the scheme.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #15 published January 1944
was The Men Who Died Twice! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Cover - World's Finest Comics #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #16 published January 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Mountaineers of Crime!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz (confimed by Schwartz)
Penciller(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson [as ghost for Bob Kane]
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman and Robin
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Mr. Minton; The McKees; the Chatfields; Dave (villain); Snuffy (villain); Burly (villain); Nocky Johnson (villain)
Synopsis: Batman and Robin become involved in a deadly rivalry between two country families, instigated by a man who hoodwinked one of the clans to help steal lens-grinding machines and hold them for ransom.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #16 published January 1944
was The Mountaineers of Crime! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Desris; Jerry Bails
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies for Jack Burnley, Ray Burnley, Bill Finger, Joe Greene, Bob Kane, Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Jack Schiff and Dick Sprang. Biographical material researched and written by Joe Desris with assistance from Jerry Bails.
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Cover Gallery

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley; Fred Ray
Inker(s): Jack Burnley; Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Digital Chameleon (color reconstruction)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original; credited); Jack Schiff (original; actual)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #2 published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #7 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #15 published January 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Reprints covers from New York World's Fair #2 and World's Finest Comics #2, #7 and #15.

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