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World's Finest Comics #143 cover
Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

World's Finest Comics #143

Aug 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Feud Between Batman and Superman! Part I," a wounded Batman questions his worth when he realizes his lack of superpowers makes him feel useless—even as Superman tries to help. Taken to Kandor, where even the Man of Steel is powerless, Batman must confront his doubts in a world where strength isn’t measured by power alone. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life by Curt Swan’s art and George Klein’s inks, this 1964 classic explores the heart of heroism with quiet intensity. The cover by Curt Swan and George Klein captures the tension between the two icons in a moment that defines their rivalry.

Contains 3 stories
The Feud Between Batman and Superman! Part I
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenAce the BathoundThan-ArJhan-ArMetalloidsNor-KannNightwing [Superman]Flamebird [Jimmy Olsen]Nighthound

In a rare clash of ideals, Batman questions his worth when he’s injured saving Superman—believing his lack of powers makes him irrelevant. Superman, determined to prove otherwise, takes him to Kandor, where neither hero has their usual abilities, forcing them to rely on each other in ways they never have before.

[The Feud Between Batman and Superman!] Part II: The Manhunters from Earth!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Jimmy OlsenMetalloidsFlamebird [Jimmy Olsen]NighthoundVan Varo (Cameo)Tec-Aben (Cameo)Lars-Eden (Cameo)Brenn-Bir (Cameo)Ab-Zorna (Cameo)Jhan-ArThan-Ar

In "[The Feud Between Batman and Superman!] Part II: The Manhunters from Earth!", Superman and Batman find themselves locked in a bitter rivalry that escalates when a mysterious force from Earth's past—metalloids—awakens with a vendetta. As tensions mount between the two heroes, a dangerous game of deception unfolds, testing their trust and forcing them to confront not just their enemies, but the very foundations of their partnership.

The Case of the Vanishing Arrows!
6.67 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Superman [Clark Kent]

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $11
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $713*
CGC 9.4 · 6 in census $312
CGC 9.2 · 6 in census $211
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $135
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $98*
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $76*
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CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $33*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $28*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $23*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist Curt Swan
letterer Joe Letterese
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks George Klein

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventure Comics #266 (1959)

Reprinted in World's Finest Comics #197 (1970), Gigant #2/1971 (1971), Gigant #2/1971 (1971), Superman Poche #102-103 (1986), Superman Poche #108-109 (1986), Superman: The Bottle City of Kandor #[nn] (2007), Showcase Presents: World's Finest #2 (2008), Batman and Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus #2 (2019), Stålmannen #5/1966, Superman #13, Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #98

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