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Issue: World's Finest Comics #112
Publication Date: September 1960
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Issues: #112 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: 07/19/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Schiff; Murray Boltinoff (associate editor); George Kashdan (associate editor)
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, July-December 1960, page 361, registration number B847920.
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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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Adult Image
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Menace of Superman's Pet!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Forte
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: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #3 published October 2005
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as World's Finest Comics #112 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Character(s): George Jowett (photograph); William Butler (photograph); John Sill (photograph); Felipe Mendoza (photograph); Paul Lange (photograph); Larry Campbell (photograph); Tony Pascatetia (photograph)
First Line: The world's greatest molder of handsome he-men...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Mail order ad for body building courses from Jowett Institute of Physical Training, Dept. NC-09, 220 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, New York.
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The Menace of Superman's Pet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Coleman
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]; Gleek [Superman's pet]; The Wreckers (gang of robbers)
Synopsis: While traveling thru space Superman picks up a small creature. When he returns to Earth the new "pet" causes problems for Superman, Batman and Robin while they are trying to catch a group of criminals called The Wreckers.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #3 published October 2005
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #170 published October 1967
as The Menace of Superman's Pet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman and Batman Album #3 published November 1968
as The Menace of Superman's Pet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermann #17/1970 published September 1970
as Supermanns teddybjørn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as The Menace of Superman's Pet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff (cover reproductions)
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff (cover reproductions)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman; Detective Comics
Character(s): Batman; Robin
First Line: This famous symbol is your guarantee...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Promo ad showing the covers of Batman #134 (September 1960) and Detective Comics #283 (September 1960).
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What's Wrong Here?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Artistic Card Co., Inc.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad with contest from Artistic Card Co., Inc., 421 Way Street, Elmira, New York.
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Bike Safety = Bike Fun!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Public service announcement that ran in the July 1960 (cover dates September and October) issues of DC Comics.
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Presenting the Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan (cover reproduction)
Inker(s): Stan Kaye (cover reproduction)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Superbaby; Lois Lane; Superboy; Jimmy Olsen; Krypto; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Jor-El; Lana Lang; Lori Lemaris; Perry White
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad showing the cover of Superman Annual #1 (1960).
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The Spy in the Arrow-Cave

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]; Arrow-Cave; Flint Morgan (intro); Mike Bancroft; Bancroft Gang
Synopsis: An escaped convict hides out in Green Arrow's secret Arrow-Cave.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as The Spy In The Arrow-Cave [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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman; Palisades Amusement Park
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Coupon ad for Palisades Amusement Park.
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The Fantastic One-Man Army

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Jim Woodson; Jose; tribal chief
Synopsis: A hunter in the Brazilian jungle is confronted by native warriors.
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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
Character(s): Ollie; restaurant patron; chef
First Line: I'll have a bowl of soup!
Synopsis: Ollie takes a man's order for soup.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Everything You Need to Enjoy Stamp Collecting

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): Zenith Company
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for stamp collecting from Zenith Company, Dept. NG-33, 81 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn 1, New York.
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The Planeteer Bandit

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): Col. Tommy Tomorrow; Capt. Brent Wood; Senator; Synar
Synopsis: Tomorrow battles Saturnian raiders while Brent suffers from amnesia.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
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Journey into a Fantastic New World Beneath the Earth!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bruno Premiani (cover reproduction)
Inker(s): Bruno Premiani (cover reproduction)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth
Character(s): Cave Carson
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for The Brave and the Bold #31 (August-September 1960).
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Frontier Cabin

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): Frontier Cabin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for Frontier Cabin, Dept. FC-6, 147 West 42nd St., New York 36, New York.
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204 Revolutionary 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. RW-4, Carle Place, Long Island, New York.
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Do You Want Spending Money?

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): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for selling patriotic and religious mottos from Stephens Credit Sales, Dept. NR, P.O. Box 1004, Nashville, Tennessee.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Character(s): Abraham Lincoln; Ulysses Grant; Theodore Roosevelt; George Washington
First Line: Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Advertisement with contest for selling Cloverine Brand Salve from Wilson Chemical Co., Dept. 7-115, Tyrone, Pennsylvania.
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The Age of the Dinosaurs

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): The Audubon Nature Program
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Mail order ad for the Audubon Nature Program, Dept. NC-9, Garden City, New York.

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