World's Finest Comics (1941) comic books 1979 or before

World's Finest Comics (1941) 76 GD- 1.8

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Interior activity completed.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Superman have a contest to do the most civic good deeds during a 24 hour period. An electronics convention will be held in the city of the winner. Honey in Hollywood humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Sagebrush Sam humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. The Mechanical Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Detectives Who Chase Insects text article, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. House ad for Leave it to Binky #47 and Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #5. The Schooner on Wheels starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 83 VG+ 4.5

Staples holes.

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Mystery Inc has set up a mystery for three high-paying clients so they can pretend to be Batman, Robin and Superman; A mix-up of dates causes the real superheroes to assume the parts that were to be played by the clients, and stop a real robbery in the process. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Error-Car, art by George Papp; Prof. Weldon Immelwimmer gives Green Arrow a super new arrow car that drives Oliver crazy. Man Overboard text story by Jack Miller [as Joe Maxwell]. The Tribe Without A Chief starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 113 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite tries to stop Superman from helping Batman and Robin; Then Mr. Mxyzptlk decides that Bat-Mite should stop bugging Superman and a magic contest is begun between the two. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Amazing Miss Arrowette, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette makes her debut by rescuing Green Arrow and Speedy from a gang of thieves. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Journey to 1960 starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 120 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Challenge of the Faceless Creatures starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman and Jim Mooney; Two criminals use ancient magic to control three artificial being that can each steal one of Superman's powers. The Weapons that Boomeranged starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. The Deadly Trophy Hunt starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy go along on an expedition of the Adventurers' Club to help keep them out of trouble. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 124 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725008

The Mystery of the Alien Super-Boy starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; An alien super-hero mistakes Superman and Batman for criminals from his own planet. The Planeteers' Plutonian Passenger starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Case Of The Crime Specialists starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; The Mastermind is using criminals with special talents to perform "impossible" crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 141 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725019

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Olsen-Robin Team Versus "The Superman-Batman Team!" (part 1) starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; A mad scientist's Future Predictor says that Robin and Jimmy will soon die. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Vengeance of Superman and Batman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; Jimmy and Robin perpetrate an elaborate hoax against Superman and Batman. Text page announcing new direction for World's Finest. The Irresistible Lois Lane, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A secret plan of the Justice League requires Lois to kiss Green Arrow, Aquaman and Batman much to the disgust of Lana Lang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 153 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3971698013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 153 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 1 additional wrap detached at 1 staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 156 VG/FN 5.0

1st appearance of Bizarro Batman. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Federation of Bizarro Idiots starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton (with pages 1, 11-14 by E. Nelson Bridwell), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; the Bizarros decide Joker is an honorary Bizarro! Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Puzzle of the Perilous Planetoid--Editors' Round Table: Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 162 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4617368023

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Pawns of the Jousting Master! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Batman journey to King Arthur's time where all the members of the Round Table seem to have super powers. Lost -- A Free Education! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Human Circus!--Editors' Round Table: Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 169 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Supergirl-Batgirl Plot! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a spectral hand attacks Supergirl, and Batgirl saves her; Supergirl and Batgirl make Batman and Robin appear foolish. The Amazing Cube--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by George Kashdan, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 169 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Supergirl-Batgirl Plot! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a spectral hand attacks Supergirl, and Batgirl saves her; Supergirl and Batgirl make Batman and Robin appear foolish. The Amazing Cube--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by George Kashdan, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 173 FN- 5.5

1st Silver Age appearance of Two-Face. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Jekyll-Hyde Heroes starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Dr. Arron's Psyche-Distortor chemicals cause complete character reversal in Superman and Batman, turning them into their own worst enemies. The Super-Key to Fort Superman--Editors' Round Table: Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Someone has broken into Superman's Fortress of Solitude, so Superman searches the place for clues. Half-page ad with Neal Adams's pencils for the cover of Lois Lane 81. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 177 FN 6.0

Moisture.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Duel of the Crime Kings! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito; Luthor and Joker use a Chronal Displacer to call up great villains of the past to join their gang and trick Leonardo Da Vinci into planning crimes for them. Dead Silence!--Editors' Round Table: Gang Busters, script by Dave Wood, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 183 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman's Crime of the Ages! starring Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, and Brainiac, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Ghost Planet--Editors' Round Table, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Two scientists return from an underground expedition to discover that everyone on Earth has become invisible. Statement of ownership--average print run 772,000; average paid circulation 480,115. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 186 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Bat Witch! starring Superman and Batman, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman and Batman travel to the 18th century to investigate Bruce Wayne's ancestor, who wears a cowl like Batman's. The Human Hot-Rodders! starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 219 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4669658001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Prisoner of Rogues' Rock!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Superman and Batman travel to South America to discover the secret of El Monstro and why he is distributing Nazi gold to poor peasents. Tick-Tock Boom Boom starring Metamorpho, script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Someone is setting bombs in all of Stagg's properties. A letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 230 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Includes COA from The Tongie Farm Collection.

Label #4669658002

68-page giant. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Girl Whom Time Forgot starring Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; To keep them occupied, Superman and Batman send the super-sons on an expedition to a newly-discovered Mayan city in the Yucatan with Prof. Hanson and his son; There they meet the two inhabitants of the city and learn of their connection to the professor. The Sorcerer of the Sea! starring Aquaman, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. To Call a Deadman starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Dennis O'Neil, art by George Tuska (1-16) and Neal Adams (17-23). Statement of ownership--average print run 471,248; average paid circulation 242,726. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.