World's Finest Comics #131

(February 1963)

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The World of Dinosaurs / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger (Table of Contents: 2)

Superman and Batman and Robin / comic story / 12.67 pages (report information)

Script

Bill Finger

Pencils

Dick Sprang

Inks

Sheldon Moldoff

Colors

?

Letters

Stan Starkman ?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Superman [Clark Kent / Kal-El]; Crimson Avenger [Albert Elwood] (introduction, not the Golden Age character); Octopus Gang

Synopsis

The Crimson Avenger tries to help Superman and Batman stop the Octopus Gang but learns that he needs more training.

Reprints

• in Showcase Presents: World's Finest (DC, 2007 series) #2 ([December] 2008)
• in Batman and Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus (DC, 2016 series) #2 ([June] 2019)

Indexer Notes

Inks credit from Pat Lang and Craig Delich. Bob Klein and Gene Reed say Charles Paris inks.

First and only appearance of the 2nd Crimson Avenger. His predecessor (Lee Walter Travis) debuted in Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #20. Interestingly, Crimson Avenger states that he has taken the name of a former lawman, presumably the 1930's version.

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Detective Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.33 page (report information)

Health Myths Debunked! (Table of Contents: 4)

public service announcement / 1 page (report information)

Script

Jack Schiff

Pencils

Sheldon Moldoff

Inks

Sheldon Moldoff

Colors

?

Letters

Ira Schnapp

Genre

advocacy

Synopsis

How to treat frostbite, a black eye, and does cutting your hair make it grow faster?

Indexer Notes

Previously appeared in November 1962 issues.

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Superman Annual / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

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Batman Annual / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

The Man Who Controlled Water (Table of Contents: 7)

Aquaman and Aqualad / comic story / 6.67 pages (report information)

Script

Jack Miller

Pencils

Ramona Fradon

Inks

Ramona Fradon

Colors

?

Letters

Stan Starkman ?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Aqualad [Garth]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; 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.

Reprints

• in Showcase Presents: Aquaman (DC, 2007 series) #2 ([March] 2008)

Keywords

flame-thrower; invention; radar; whales

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Tootsie [all other candies] / advertisement / 0.33 page (report information)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 9)

Homer / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Script

Henry Boltinoff (signed)

Pencils

Henry Boltinoff (signed)

Inks

Henry Boltinoff (signed)

Colors

?

Letters

Henry Boltinoff (signed)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Now to explore the bottom of the ocean...

Genre

humor

Characters

Homer

Synopsis

While scuba-diving, Homer keeps hurting his feet on shells hidden in tall weeds at the bottom of the ocean.

Reprints

• in Aquaman (DC, 1962 series) #34 (July-August 1967)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly (K. G. Murray, 1965 ? series) #31 ([November 1967])
• in Supermann (Semic, 1977 series) #13/1979 (uke 50 1979)

Keywords

lawn mower; scuba-diving; underwater

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Zenith Stamps / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Mystery of the Pathfinders (Table of Contents: 11)

text article / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Letters

typeset

Genre

non-fiction

Synopsis

Discussion of how ancient peoples navigated without compasses or other equipment.

A Cure for Billy Jones (Table of Contents: 12)

Green Arrow / comic story / 5.67 pages (report information)

Script

Ed Herron ? (sourced)

Pencils

Lee Elias (signed)

Inks

Lee Elias (signed)

Colors

?

Letters

Stan Starkman ?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]; Billy Jones; Tom (crook); Mike (crook)

Synopsis

Green Arrow and Speedy take a sick boy out on patrol with them in order to cheer him up.

Reprints

• in The Hundred Comic (K. G. Murray, 1961 ? series) #79 ([April 1963])
• in Showcase Presents: Green Arrow (DC, 2006 series) #1 ([March] 2006)

Keywords

Arrow-Car; Arrowcar; bolo arrow; boomerang arrows; boxing glove arrow; catapult; cobweb arrow; depression; firecracker arrow; rope-trip arrow

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 13)

statement of ownership / 0.33 page (report information)

Script

Jack Liebowitz (business manager)

Letters

typeset

Indexer 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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Our Army at War / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

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Showcase; Tommy Tomorrow / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

100 Toy Soldiers $1.25 (Table of Contents: 16) (Expand) /

100 Toy Soldiers / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

150 Civil War Soldiers! (Table of Contents: 17) (Expand) /

150 Civil War Soldiers / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

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American Body Building Club / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

104 Kings' Knights (Table of Contents: 19) (Expand) /

104 Kings' Knights / advertisement / 1 page (report information)