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Issue: World's Finest Comics #267
Publication Date: February 1981
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Issues: #267 of 322 Issues (424 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 41
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $1.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 9 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor); Jack C. Harris (editor)
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)
Inker(s): Dick Giordano (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #10/1981 published May 1981
as Superman und Batman gegen die Schwerkraft-Bombe ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-469
Disclose Notes: The cover scene, where everyone on Earth is hurled upwards by a gravity bomb, never happens in the story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack C. Harris
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): From the World's Finest Fans
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-659
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Letters of comment from Stephen Baer, Russell Burbage and George R. Jones, Jr.
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When Strike the Gravity-Masters!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Burkett
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Professor Haley; Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis]; Batman; Superman; Dr. Charles Brock; General Rivers; The Gravity-Masters
Synopsis: At the Pentagon, Superman and Batman meet generals and Challengers Ace and Prof. The Challengers' secret mission to find Dr. Brock failed and he was forced to create a "gravity bomb" that could disrupt gravity all over North America. Red and Rocky were captured. Despite repellent gravity waves, Batman, Prof., Superman, and Ace gain entry to the base holding Dr. Brock. Superman frees Rocky, who rips out the power to the bomb and sets everyone else free. Back at the Pentagon, Superman and Batman learn the Challengers are already off on another secret mission "challenging the unknown."
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #10/1981 published May 1981
as Die Herren der Schwerkraft! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Job Number: J-6974
Disclose Notes: Jack Kirby is credited as the creator of the Challengers.
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With This Gun... I Thee Slay!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Trevor von Eeden
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Black Canary
Character(s): Black Canary; Green Arrow; Chino; Adele King
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #10/1981 published May 1981
as "Blinde Augen sehen mehr!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: J6923
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Future Shock!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): J. M. DeMatteis
Penciller(s): Jose Delbo
Inker(s): Kim DeMulder
Colorist(s): Phil Rachelson
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Red Tornado
Character(s): Red Tornado; T. O. Morrow; Batman (flashback); Hawkman (flashback)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRed Tornado #[nn] published December 1983
as Future Shock [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: J-7006
Disclose Notes: Story continues in the next issue.
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The Insect Invasion of Midway City!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Rozakis
Penciller(s): Alex Saviuk
Inker(s): Rodin Rodriguez
Colorist(s): Bob LeRose
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hawkman
Character(s): Hawkman; Hawkgirl; Lord Insectus
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Extra #5 published January 1982
as Insekten-Invasion in Midway-City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: J-6970
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Assault on the Rock of Eternity!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Penciller(s): Don Newton
Inker(s): Bob Smith
Colorist(s): Adrienne Roy
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Shazam!; Captain Marvel
Character(s): Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel; Captain Marvel, Jr.; Lieutenant Marvels [Lt. Fat Marvel; Lt. Tall Marvel; Lt. Hill Marvel]; The Monster Society of Evil
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Job Number: J-6999
Disclose Notes: Conclusion to the serial.
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Daily Planet Sports

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?; Fred Hembeck
Penciller(s): ?; Fred Hembeck
Inker(s): ?; Fred Hembeck
Letterer(s): typeset; Fred Hembeck
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daily Planet Feature Page
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Daily Planet page with information on the third annual softball match-up between DC Comics staffers and freelancers against Marvel Comics staffers. Also Ask the Answer Man column and Fred Hembeck strip featuring Batman and Robin.
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Volume 80 Issue 26 - November, 1980

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): Bob Rozakis
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daily Planet
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: P-426
Disclose Notes: Back cover. With previews of Adventure Comics #479 (Dial H for Hero), Green Lantern #137, Secrets of Haunted House #33, Unexpected #207, Secrets of the Legion of Super-Heroes #2 and Warlord #2. Also of list of comics on sale the weeks of November 13 and November 25.

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