World's Finest (1941) comic books

World's Finest (1941) 14 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover and last two pages detached. Water damage.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Desert Town! starring Superman, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos [as Joe Shuster]; Jim Jaspers wants to keep his town in Painted Valley a ghost town, but when criminals invade his domain (having kidnapped Lois and stolen a valuable ruby back in Metropolis) and discover his mother lode of gold, Superman has to enter the picture. High Finance starring The Green Arrow, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. Special Delivery starring Drafty, art by Stan Kaye. Thuggery In The Theatre starring The Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Turn Waste Paper Into War Weapons!, art by John Sikela. Task Force To Tokyo starring The Boy Commandos. The History of the Harried starring Zatara, art by William F. White. Salvage Scavengers! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jerry Robinson [as Bob Kane], inks by George Roussos [as Bob Kane]; Mysterious boat sinkings and explosions, used to cover those explosions, lead the Dynamic Duo into a case involving deep sea salvaging. 84 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 30 GD- 1.8

1.5" Cumulative spine split (taped). Cover separating from comic. Interior tearing and pencil marks. Water damage with staple rust/migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. Sheriff Clark Kent starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Winslow Mortimer [as Joe Shuster]; When Clark accidently knocks out members of the Rockdust Gang, who are smuggling out stolen gold from town, the timid reporter is made Sheriff of Saddle Rock. Crime Goes To Press starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Timid Terror starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. The Black Gold of Red Valley starring The Boy Commandos, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan. Havoc On Wheels starring Johnny Everyman, script by Jack Schiff, art by John Daly. The Penny Plunderers! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Throughout his life, Joe Coyne felt threatened, done in by pennies and coppers, so he decides to use the "copper penny" as a trademark of his crimes. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 40 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-192A14F-005

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Two Lois Lanes starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; Criminals use a double of Lois to distract Superman; Superman uses his strength to squeeze coal into a diamond. A Day In The Life of Robin Hood, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Green Arrow switches places in time with Robin Hood. Ben Hur Wins a Race starring Doc & Fatty, art by Howard Sherman. The Handcuffs of Fate starring Boy Commandos, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Danger Sign starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Joe Kubert. Bebe two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Foreign Flags Over America text article, script by William I. Irwin, art by Raymond Perry. 4 Killers Against Fate starring Batman, art by Jim Mooney. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 66 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" spine split from bottom. Water spotting. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Superman, Ex-Crimebuster, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman adopts a criminal identity in order to unmask a gang leader. How Safe Is Your Driving? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Green Arrow Joins the Foreign Legion, art by George Papp. The Australian Code Mystery--A Special Spy Thriller, script by David Vern, art by Alex Toth. House ad for Tomahawk #19. Varsity Vic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Yankee Doodle Fleet starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Primitive Pastimes text article. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Proving Ground For Crime starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 92 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #2126224001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy From Outer Space! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A mysterious boy with Super-powers crash lands on Earth; Superman takes him in, but Batman suspects he's a criminal. Lem n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Cannoneers starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. World At Your Fingertips text article about stamp collecting. Marauders from the Deep starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Green Arrow has to fight crime under water. Wanted: A Teen-Age Code public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 100 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3932324008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Dictator of Krypton City, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor shrinks himself and tricks Superman into leaving him in the Fortress, where he enters Krypton City [Kandor] and takes over. Mystery of the Vanishing Boys starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. Case of the Green Error Clown starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy meet the Green Error, a clown who spoofs Green Arrow at the circus. Green Error's tools help them stop the robbers who stole the day's receipts. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 113 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite tries to stop Superman from helping Batman and Robin; Then Mr. Mxyzptlk decides that Bat-Mite should stop bugging Superman and a magic contest is begun between the two. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Amazing Miss Arrowette, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette makes her debut by rescuing Green Arrow and Speedy from a gang of thieves. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Journey to 1960 starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 121 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4423956014

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mirror Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Jim Mooney; Batman falls into a cosmic mirror and comes out distorted and with new powers. Superman and Robin take him back into the mirror world and battle Xanu. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted: Safe Bus Riders public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Doomed Planeteer starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Murphy Anderson. The Cop Who Lost His Nerve starring Green Arrow, script by John Broome, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help a cop who is scared to death of cats. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 129 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956015

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Joker-Luthor, Incorporated! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Joker and Luthor team up to rob a large gem show. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace Of The Alien Fish starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad help an alien who has crashed on Earth to round up three alien fish he brought with him. Menace of the Meteorites text story. The Iron Archer! starring Green Arrow, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a group of bank robbers with a robot that shoots arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 139 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956016

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Ghost of Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Criminals seem to assasinate Batman while Superman is disguised as him; Now they can't reveal Batman is still alive without revealing his true identity. Special Christmas Quiz -- "Christmas in Many Lands!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Doom Hunters starring Aquaman, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 140 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4423956017

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Clayface Superman! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Clayface escapes from prison and uses his powers to become a copy of Superman. The Land Of No Return starring Green Arrow, script by Bill Finger, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy go thru a fog-bank and are transported to a world where other past travelers have been caught and are menaced by the monster called The Gnorl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4071291008

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 157 FN 6.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Abominable Brats starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein (Part 1) and Sheldon Moldoff (Part 2); the junior Batman and Superman pull practical jokes. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of Cell 16--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Purcell. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 222 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1d88571-083

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Evil in Paradise starring Super Sons of Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Vince Colletta; The super-sons accompany two scientists with opposing views on the essential nature of man - good or evil - to a newly discovered civilization between South America and Antarctica; But when the experiment doesn't go the way one scientist expects, he interferes in it with deadly results. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.