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Issue: World's Finest Comics #131
Publication Date: February 1963
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Issues: #131 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 Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/06/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Batman Annual #4 and 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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Cover, Front
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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Assets2
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Statement of Ownership
 
 
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The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Dick Dillin
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]; Crimson Avenger [Albert Elwood]; Octopus Gang
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as World's Finest Comics #131 [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): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The World of Dinosaurs
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Stan Starkman ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman and Batman and Robin
Character(s): Crimson Avenger [Albert Elwood] (introduction, not the Golden Age character); Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Octopus Gang
Synopsis: The Crimson Avenger tries to help Superman and Batman stop the Octopus Gang but learns that he needs more training.
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In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #2 published December 2008
as The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
Disclose Notes: 1st and only appearance of the 2nd Crimson Avenger, his predecessor (Lee Walter Travis) debuted in Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #20.

Interestingly, Crimson Avenger 2 states that he has taken the name of a former lawman, (presumably the 1930's version).
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Detective Comics
First Line: Follow the adventures of Batman and Robin...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Promo for the Batman and Robin stories in Detective Comics. Covers to Detective #311 and #312 are depicted. On-sale date for #311 is Nov. 29th. On-sale date for #312 is Dec. 27th.
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Health Myths Debunked!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Synopsis: How to treat frostbite, a black eye, and does cutting your hair make it grow faster?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Previously appeared in November 1962 issues.
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Featuring the Mightiest Super-Heroes of All Time!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman Annual
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo for Giant Superman Annual #6, with cover depicted. "On sale everywhere!"
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The Secret Adventures of Batman and Robin!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman Annual
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo for Batman Annual #4, with cover depicted. "On sale everywhere."
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The Man Who Controlled Water

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Miller
Penciller(s): Ramona Fradon
Inker(s): Ramona Fradon
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Stan Starkman ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Aquaman and Aqualad
Character(s): Aquaman; Aqualad; Professor Polloy
Synopsis: Professor Polloy invents a machine that allows him to control the molecular structure of water, turning it into solid structures, and uses it to commit crimes on the high seas.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Aquaman #2 published March 2008
as The Man Who Controlled Water [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
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Your Eyes May Play Tricks... But Not Your Taste!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops candy that involves an optical illusion.
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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): Homer
Character(s): Homer
First Line: Now to explore the bottom of the ocean...
Synopsis: While scuba-diving, Homer keeps hurting his feet on shells hidden in tall weeds at the bottom of the ocean.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Mystery of the Pathfinders

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Synopsis: Discussion of how ancient peoples navigated without compasses or other equipment.
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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): Zenith Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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A Cure for Billy Jones

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Herron ?
Penciller(s): Lee Elias (signed)
Inker(s): Lee Elias (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Stan Starkman ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Green Arrow
Character(s): Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]; Billy Jones; Arrow-Car; Tom (crook); Mike (crook)
Synopsis: Green Arrow and Speedy take a sick boy out on patrol with them in order to cheer him up.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Green Arrow #1 published March 2006
as A Cure For Billy Jones [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5.67
Disclose Notes: Writer credit from Showcase Presents Green Arrow.
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Liebowitz [as J. S. Liebowitz] (business manager)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, sports
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962. Average paid circulation for the last 12 months was 420,000. Published by National Periodical Publications. Editor: Jack Schiff. Owners: "National Periodical Publications, Inc., Harry Donenfeld, Irwin Donenfeld, Sonia Iger, J. S. Liebowits, P. H. Sampliner, S. U. Sampliner, Harry Donenfeld Foundation, Inc. (a non stock corp., Irwin Donenfeld, Pres., J. S. Liebowitz, Sec'y), all at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, N.Y."
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The Battle Tale That Bursts the Boundaries of War...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Our Army at War
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo for Our Army at War #127, with cover depicted. "On sale everywhere!"
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2nd Smash Appearance in Showcase!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Showcase; Tommy Tomorrow
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo for Showcase #42, featuring Tommy Tomorrow. Cover is depicted. "Now on sale everywhere!"
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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): 100 Toy Soldiers
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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
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
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): American Body Building Club
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): 104 Kings' Knights
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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