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Issue: World's Finest Comics #97
Publication Date: October 1958
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Issues: #97 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 Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/26/1958
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (editor-in-chief); Jack Schiff (managing editor); Murray Boltinoff (associate editor); George Kashdan (associate editor)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age US; 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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The Day Superman Betrayed Batman!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #2 published February 2001
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Comic #105 [British] published March 1959
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: Flag80 Page Giant Magazine #15 published October 1965
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as World's Finest Comics #97 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Draw Me!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Day Superman Betrayed Batman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; also as Professor Milo]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Lois Lane; Commissioner Gordon; The Condor Gang [Blinky; Condor [John Titus]]; Ace Logan; Scott Forest; Billy Forest
Synopsis: The Condor Gang frames Batman for taking a bribe to let a criminal escape. Superman is forced to arrest Batman and Robin and then spends his time trying to prove their innocence, giving the Condor Gang a chance to start a crime spree.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #2 published February 2001
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Comic #105 [British] published March 1959
as The Day Superman Betrayed Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: Flag80 Page Giant Magazine #15 published October 1965
as The Day Superman Betrayed Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest #14534 published January 1978
as The Day Superman Betrayed Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as The Day Superman Betrayed Batman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Do You Know the Legend of Superman?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Lost -- A Free Education!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, teen
Feature(s): Binky
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
First Line: Today we will study about Christopher Columbus!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #162 published July 1963
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Wings and Winnie Winchester Bag a Thief

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Winchester Super Speed Roller Skates
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Strange Journal of Old Blue Jay!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Wood
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, western
Feature(s): Tomahawk
Character(s): Dan Hunter
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Martin Naydel
Penciller(s): Martin Naydel
Inker(s): Martin Naydel
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Martin Naydel
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Block Buster
First Line: They call 'em the weaker sex!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Ollie
First Line: This is coming along fine!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: 5554
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The Goblin That Got Away

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Menace of the Mechanical Octopus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Herron
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Jack Kirby; Roz Kirby
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Green Arrow
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]
Synopsis: Crooks are using a mechanical octopus to commit robberies.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Series #23 [Direct Sales] published February 1981
as The Menace of the Mechanical Octopus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Green Arrow by Jack Kirby #[nn] published January 2001
as The Menace of the Mechanical Octopus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as Menace Of The Mechanical Octopus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Jack Kirby Omnibus #1 published October 2011
as The Menace of the Mechanical Octopus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
Disclose Notes: Per info in various interviews, Roz assisted Kirby in spotting blacks.

Green Arrow wears a green hat.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Giant Dinosaurs
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Hey Skinny! ...Yer Ribs Are Showing!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Midwest Card Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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