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Issue: World's Finest Comics #111
Publication Date: August 1960
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Issues: #111 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: 06/07/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (6 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:  
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
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Adult Image
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Superman's Secret Kingdom!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
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 Issue: FlagSuperman Supacomic #18 published February 1961
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #3 published October 2005
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as World's Finest Comics #111 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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/).
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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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Superman's Secret Kingdom

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]; Floyd Frisby
Synopsis: The force of a volcanic eruption gives Superman amnesia. He finds himself in a forgotten Aztec city and becomes the king of the inhabitants. When Batman and Robin go in search of him, they find the criminal Floyd Frisby who tries to convince Superman that Batman and Robin are really criminals.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #3 published October 2005
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as Superman's Secret Kingdom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman; Detective Comics
First Line: This famous symbol is your guarantee...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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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
Character(s): Ollie
First Line: Looks like we're out of gas!
Synopsis: Ollie keeps the brake on while his two friends push his car uphill.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Showcase; Sea Devils
First Line: Shake hands with a shark!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Hermit of Titan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Tommy Tomorrow
Character(s): Tommy Tomorrow; Brent Wood
Synopsis: Tommy and Brent have to face the wrath of Saturnian jungle natives to bring a runaway Earthman criminal to justice.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Plus Comic #50 published January 1960
as Hermit of Titan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
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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: 0.33
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Crisis in the Cockpit

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Barry; Harry Simms; Marcus Lapham; Sally
Synopsis: Stewardess Sally foils a highjacking with chocolate covered marshmallow cookies.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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): Picture Math
First Line: Old clothes are usually this way!
Synopsis: Add and subtract letters of the items pictured to spell answer to title question.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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: humorous
Feature(s): Bebe
Character(s): Bebe
First Line: This world we live in is full of great wonders!
Synopsis: Young schoolgirl Bebe explains how an electric light works.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Superman Says... "Lend a Friendly Hand!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman explains to a couple of boys how refugees need a "friendly hand" to help find new homes.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Crimes of the Clock King

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]; Clock King (intro, villain)
Synopsis: The Clock King is successful in a series of crimes, besting Green Arrow and Speedy, until he traps them in his headquarters, where the archers escape his trap and capture The Clock King.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Plus Comic #50 published January 1960
as Crimes of the Clock King [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagLäderlappen #1/1961 published January 1961
as Klockkungen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWanted. The World's Most Dangerous Villains #1 published July 1972
as The Crimes of the Clock King [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure #74 published July 1976
as Crimes of the Clock King [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as The Crimes of the Clock King [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Blackhawk; Challengers of the Unknown
First Line: For the very best...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Frontier Cabin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): 150 Civil War Soldiers
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Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Youth Sales Club
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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