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Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

World's Finest Comics #154

Dec 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Sons of Batman and Superman! Part I," the next generation of DC's greatest heroes finds themselves at odds when Kal-El Jr. bullies Bruce Jr., prompting Kathy to ban their friendship. Determined to teach their sons the values behind their legacies, Superman and Batman take on the task of mentoring them—only for Bruce Jr. and Kal-El Jr. to stage a dramatic pretend disappearance to reunite the families. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with Curt Swan's iconic art and Sheldon Moldoff's inks, this 1965 classic features a heartfelt, playful take on legacy and responsibility, with George Klein's cover capturing the moment perfectly.

Contains 5 stories
The Sons of Batman and Superman! Part I
8 pp · Superhero
Balloon BanditsThe Napoleon of Crime [Nappy Klains]

When Kal-El Jr. acts the part of a bully toward Bruce Jr., their mothers step in—Kathy bans the boys from playing together. In response, Superman and Batman take it upon themselves to teach their sons about heroism and responsibility, hoping to guide them toward better choices. Bruce Jr. and Kal-El Jr. seize on the idea, hatching a plan to stage a pretend escape in hopes of bringing their families back together.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
Part II: The Junior Super-Team
8 pp · Superhero
The Napolean of Crime [Nappy Klains]Nappy's thugsThe Silk Thieves

In "Part II: The Junior Super-Team," the young heirs to superhero legacies—Bruce Jr. and Kal-El Jr.—find themselves trapped by Nappy Klains and his gang of Silk Thieves, who’ve set a cunning ambush for their fathers. With the clock ticking, the teens must outwit the Napoleon of Crime before Superman, Batman, and Batwoman can arrive to save the day. Meanwhile, Lois and Kathy learn a lesson in teamwork, realizing their rivalry was never worth the trouble.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero

In a lighthearted 1965 tale from World's Finest Comics #154, a pilot stranded by thick fog faces a fuel crisis—until Super-Turtle swoops in to help. With a mix of heroics and humor, the turtle superhero delivers fuel and gets an unexpected request: check the water and clean the windshield.

The Green Arrow's Mystery Pupil
6.67 pp · Superhero
The Crimson Archer [Herb Vraney / Hector Vance] (introduction)

In a charity event that blurs the line between heroism and deception, Green Arrow mentors a seemingly eager student—Hector Vance—on archery, unaware that the young man’s true identity is a secret he’s long kept. As the lesson unfolds, the shadows of a hidden past begin to surface, revealing that the Crimson Archer’s pupil may not be who he claims to be.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $16
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $1,948*
CGC 9.6 · 9 in census $608*
CGC 9.4 · 10 in census $311*
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $180*
CGC 9.0 · 10 in census $123*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $84*
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CGC 8.0 · 7 in census $65*
CGC 7.5 · 7 in census $51*
CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $43*
CGC 6.5 · 6 in census $36*
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $32*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $30*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $30*
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Cast · 18 characters

Full credits

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

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventure Comics #259 (1959)

Reprinted in Superman #3/1967 (1967), Stålmannen jättealbum #[1969] (1969), Supermann Kjempe Album #[1971] (1971), Showcase Presents: World's Finest #3 (2010), Batman and Superman in World's Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus #2 (2019)

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