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Issue: World's Finest Comics #133
Publication Date: May 1963
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Issues: #133 of 322 Issues (424 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/07/1963
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, January-June 1963, page 191, registration number B26159.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #161, 170, 179, 188, 223-228, 230)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Beasts of the Supernatural!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Dick Dillin
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as World's Finest Comics #133 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Countdown on Excellence

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Jerry; Jerry's father
Synopsis: Jerry gets a lecture from his father on the importance of doing every job right.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Public service announcement that ran in the March 1963 (cover dates May and June) issues of DC Comics. Printed in black-and-white on inside front cover.
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The Beasts of the Supernatural

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman and Robin
Character(s): Dr. Gault; Professor Paul Bowles; Jazub the Sorceror; Norah Carter; Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: A radio telescope brings alien supernatural monsters to earth from the constellation of Scorpio.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagCentury Comic #97 published July 1964
as The Beasts of the Supernatural [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as The Beasts of the Supernatural [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
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Tootsie Roll Makes History!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Character(s): Ponce de Leon
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Metal Men Now! In Their Own Spectacular Book!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Ross Andru
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Metal Men
Character(s): Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Mercury; Platinum; Tin]; Doc Magnus [Dr. Will Magnus]; the Missile Men
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for Metal Men #1, April-May 1963.
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Missile Attack!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Strathmore Toys
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a playset from Strathmore Toys, Dept.N-5, P.O. Box 397, Rockville Centre, New York.
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Aquaman's New Partner-- Aqua-Girl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Penciller(s): Ramona Fradon
Inker(s): Ramona Fradon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Aquaman and Aqualad
Character(s): Aqua-Girl [Selena] (intro, only appearance); Aqualad; Merlon; Topo
Synopsis: Aquaman takes an Atlantean girl as his new partner, which makes both Aqualad and her former boyfriend jealous.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagCentury Comic #95 published January 1964
as Aquaman's New Partner-- Aqua-Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Aquaman #2 published March 2008
as Aquaman's New Partner -- Aqua-Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
Disclose Notes: The Aqua-Girl in this story is not the one who would later become a regular supporting character.
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Which Tootsie Roll Pop Is the Tallest?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Tootsie Roll Pop.
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204 Revoltionary War Soldiers Only $1.98

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revolutionary War Soldiers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for Revolutionary War Soldiers, Dept. RW4K, Carle Place, Long Island, New York.
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207 Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration); ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (illustration); ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for stamp collecting from Zenith Company, Dept. NG-46, 81 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn 1, New York.
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Whales That Fly

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Synopsis: Informative article regarding lighter-than-air airships.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Thing in the Arrowcave

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Herron
Penciller(s): Lee Elias
Inker(s): Lee Elias
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Green Arrow
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]; Prof Franklin
Synopsis: Thieves steal a scientist's earth-boring machine and accidentally break into the Arrow-Cave.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as The Thing In The Arrowcave [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
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Kids!! Blast Off Your Own Space Capsule

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a Tootsie Roll Rocket, P.O. Box 5070. St. Paul 4, Minnesota.
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Strange Sports Stories Is the Most

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, sports
Feature(s): Strange Sports Stories
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for Strange Sports Stories appearing in The Brave and the Bold #47, April-May 1963, on sale everywhere.
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Convoy Terror

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Five Star Toys
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad from Five Star Toys, Rego Park 74, New York, Dept. 100XM.
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Task Force

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Helen of Toy Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad from Helen of Toy Company, Rego Park 74, New York, Dept. 37-XM.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Body Building Club
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn (photograph); John Sill (photograph); William Butler (photograph); Jim Norman (photograph)
First Line: Are you skinny like I was?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for body building courses from American Body Building Club, Dept. NC-35, Great Neck, New York.
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147 Famous Automobiles

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration); ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (illustration); ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Auto Models
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover mail order advertisement from Auto Models, Dept. 23, Carle Place, Long Island, New York.

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