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Issue: World's Finest Comics #101
Publication Date: May 1959
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Issues: #101 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: 03/03/1959
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Schiff; 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:  
Disclose Reprinted In8
Disclose Reprinted From1
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets1
Indicia
 
 
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Menace of the Atom Master!

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 and Robin
Character(s): Atom Master; Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #2 published February 2001
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as World's Finest Comics #101 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Klein/Reed list Burnley inks.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Menace of the Atom-Master

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman and Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Lois Lane (cameo); Atom Master (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: The Atom-Master has developed the means to create giant illusions which begin to panic Metropolis and Gotham City, distracting Superman and Batman. Meanwhile, his men are able to steal enough to give him the funds to improve his machine so that he can create physical objects with his thoughts.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #2 published February 2001
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #161 published October 1966
as The Menace of the Atom-Master [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest #14534 published January 1978
as The Menace of the Atom Master [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as The Menace of the Atom-Master [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Disclose Notes: Inker identification of Sheldon Moldoff after reviewing credits from Dick Sprang, wherein he only claimed pencils, and information from Moldoff regarding his inking of Sprang pencils.
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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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The Man Who Conquered Time!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Showcase; Rip Hunter... Time Master
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself?

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
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: humorous
Feature(s): Ollie
First Line: I don't think I'll wear my new suit...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Amazing Stand at Fort Scarecrow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Wood ?
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical, western
Feature(s): Tomahawk
Character(s): Dan Hunter
Synopsis: Learning of a planned Indian attack on a Fort whose soldiers are away, Tomahawk and the civilians "man" the fort with scarecrow soldiers.
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): Fun Shop
First Line: What goes by in a matter of minutes?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Top half of page from source indicated. Source of bottom half unidentified.
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Tomahawk #62

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tomahawk
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Job Number: 73
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
First Line: Pete, your piano teacher will be here soon...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #89 published May 1954
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Calling All Pilots

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Battle of the Useless Inventions

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]; Professor; Colonel; Mr. Vention (villain)
Synopsis: Mr. Vention is buying up "useless" inventions that he then uses for his robberies.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #1961-1962 published January 1961
as The Battle of the Useless Inventions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as Battle Of The Useless Inventions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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 Fudge
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): Zenith Company
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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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
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): The Audubon Nature Program
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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