World's Finest Comics, #40

Published: May-June 1949

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Pencils and inks credits verified by Win Mortimer 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/).

The Two Lois Lanes!

Story Featuring Superman

"What could handicap Superman more than one Lois Lane?"

Storyline

Criminals use a double of Lois to distract Superman. Superman uses his strength to squeeze coal into a diamond.

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Writer credit by Bob Hughes. Previously credited to William Woolfolk but Martin O'Hearn has documented from Woolfolk's records that he was not working for DC at this time. Text uses a lot of periods which is generally an indicator of Schwartz during this era. 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/).

A Day in the Life of Robin Hood!

Story Featuring Green Arrow

"Have you ever wondered which archer is better with the bow..."

Storyline

Green Arrow switches places in time with Robin Hood.

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Script credit from Otto Binder's 1963/1964 listing of 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/).

Ben Hur Wins a Race!

"If we could blame the fall of Rome on any two people..."

Storyline

Doc and Fatty have been to see the movie "Who put the table in Nero's stable?". A they leave the theater in a hail storm, a chunk hits the "Ancient Rome" key of their time travelling typewriter, and they find themselves in Rome during the Ben Hur chariot race. They have misplaced the typewriter, so cannot press themselves home, but following the race Ben Hur gives it to them, having found it earlier where they left it.

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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 Handcuffs of Fate!

Story Featuring The Boy Commandos

"They were two pieces of steel..."

Storyline

The Boy Commandos and Rip are patrolling on the Home Front, where they pursue Big Oak Oketon relentlessly until his mind snaps and he is re-arrested

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Possible Brodie inks per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Frank Giacoia.

The Danger Sign!

Story Featuring Zatara

"Do you believe in signs?"

Storyline

Ken Beeman takes every sign he sees literally, and tries to impose his will on others. When Zatara rescues him from an oncoming truck by magically giving the vehicle wings, Beeman chastises him for breaking the no fly zone law. Zatara shows him the error of taking every sign too seriously. He has a "Fresh Fish" talk rudely to Beeman, and shows him a fiery "Light Lunch" sign which causes him to set it on fire. Other absurd examples follow, and Beeman eventually agrees that some signs ought not to be observed.

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writer verified by Martin O'Hearn

4 Killers Against Fate!

"The electric chair...the gas chamber...the gallows..."

Storyline

Batman and Robin pursue 4 death row killers who escape from prison before they are due to be executed.

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/).

Story Featuring Peg

"Let's take a walk out in the gardens, Elmer."

Story Featuring Bebe

"Now Bebe, play nicely with little Herby!"

Foreign Flags Over America
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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

Editorial Advisory Board

"You'll find this sure-fire brand..."

Bamboozling the Bank Robbers
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Inside front cover.