Cover: Jack Burnley

World's Finest Comics #14

Jul 1944 · DC · 0.15 USD

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In "Desert Town!", Superman races to Painted Valley when a gang of criminals, fleeing with a stolen ruby and Lois Lane in tow, stumble upon a hidden gold mine—something local recluse Jim Jaspers has long guarded. With Jerry Siegel's sharp storytelling and Joe Shuster's unmistakable art bringing the desert showdown to life, this 1944 adventure blends frontier mystery with the Man of Steel’s signature heroism. Jack Burnley’s striking cover captures the tension of the moment, making this a must-have for early Superman fans.

Contains 9 stories

Desert Town!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJim Jaspers (prospector)James Hibbard (chemical manufacturer)Miss SparkesAl Bandar (villain)Ike (villain)

In "Desert Town!", Superman races to Painted Valley when criminals, led by the cunning Al Bandar and his henchman Ike, kidnap Lois Lane and steal a priceless ruby, only to stumble upon prospector Jim Jaspers' hidden gold mine. With the town on the brink of chaos and the desert heat hiding more than just sand, Superman must protect Lois, outwit the villains, and uncover the truth behind Jaspers' secretive gold—before the entire valley is consumed by greed.

Untitled Humor story

2 pp · Humor

High Finance!

11 pp · Superhero

The Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]

Special Delivery!

4 pp · Humor, Military

DraftyTim

Thuggery in the Theatre!

10 pp · Superhero

The Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Stripesy [Pat Dugan]

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Children

Task Force to Tokyo

12 pp · Adventure, War

The Boy Commandos [Captain Rip CarterBrooklyn [Dan Turpin]Alfie TwidgettAndre ChavardJan Haasan]

The History of the Harried Hypnotist!

8 pp · Adventure

Zatara

Salvage Scavengers!

12 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Mr. Chipps (introduction, fisherman)Captain Moss (introduction)Jib Buckler (villain, ex-con, introduction, death)