World's Finest Comics, #31

Published: November-December 1947

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Credits verified by Jack Burnley to Craig Delich.

Superman's Super Rival!

Story Featuring Superman

"What would happen if another Superman, a Superman of crime were suddenly to appear?"

Storyline

Petty crook Dan the Dunce, tired of always getting beat up in the ring, sees an ad in a magazine for Dormital, and he thinks it will give him super-muscles, so he slugs down half a bottle. Superman discovers later, to his dismay, that this substance, actually a sedative, does indeed give Dan super strength, enough to give the Man of Tomorrow a run for his money!

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Credits by Bob Hughes.

Hilarious Harold!

Story Featuring Zatara

"Slip on a banana peel..."

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Harold Dake has been a lifelong practical joker. When Zatara is booked to perform at a convention, Dake gives a serious hotfoot to another audience member, who offers to donate a thousand dollars to charity if Zatara will teach Dake a lesson in humilty.

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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 Who Zoo Crimes!

Story Featuring Green Arrow

"First it was a seal..."

Storyline

Animals are being murdered by bow and arrow in a city zoo. The order of murdered animals spells out a location where Mr. Who wants his gang to leave getaway money. But Green Arrow sets a trap and Who and his gang are captured, with the help of a kangaroo who gives Who a well deserved flying kick.

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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 Lancers Ride Again!

Story Featuring The Boy Commandos

"India! - - - Mysterious, fathomless, enchanting world!"

Storyline

The Boy Commandos and Rip are relaxing in India, and they get to remembering previous encounters with the villainous Rapier. Major Harrison and his Lancers save them from a wild boar, and they accept an invitation to visit Lancers Headquarters. A caravan guarded by Lancers is shortly due to move down through a high pass, and word has it that natives plan to attack. The Commandos and Rip tag along and enter the bandit stronghold in disguise, but are taken by The Rapier.

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Pencils credit verified to Craig Delich by Swan. 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 Man with the X-Ray Eyes!

"Do you ever wish you could see through solid barriers..."

Storyline

A World War 2 ace gains x-ray vision after a plane crash and turns criminal, but is exonerated by a Grand Jury when they learn of the details of his accident.

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Writer verified by Martin O'Hearn. Pencils credit by Martin O'Hearn. We previously credited Bob Kane per Joer Desris and Craig Delich. Inks credit per Desris and 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 Quick Change Artist

"Greetings, Br'er Briinks!"

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Letterer credit by Craig Delich.

Story Featuring Bebe

"Isn't he mean!"

"I feel awfully sick, Doodle..."

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Dawn Attack
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"Can I play soldier, too?"

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

The Mountain Trail
Editorial Advisory Board
Want a Barrel of Laughs?
Racing to the Rescue
Wally Butts
The World's Finest Heroes Go to Town in the World's Finest Action Stories!
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Inside front cover.