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World's Finest Comics #225 cover
Cover: Nick Cardy

World's Finest Comics #225

Sep 1974 · DC · 0.60 USD
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In "Bow Before Satan's Children," a chilling mystery unfolds when Larry arrives at Dinah’s flower shop to meet a client—only to watch her die in his arms after being pursued by the deadly Crimson Crystal cult. With the Black Canary found at the scene and Larry taken, she must race against time to prove her innocence and uncover the cult’s dark motives. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Carmine Infantino with inks by Frank Giacoia, the story unfolds with tense pacing and moody atmosphere, all framed by Nick Cardy’s striking cover.

Contains 5 stories
Bow Before Satan's Children
20 pp · Superhero
BatmanSupermanMorgan KilbecSeamus KilbecDr. CavanContarf Wayne (statue)

In the misty highlands of Inishtree, Scotland, a young man inherits an ancient castle only to uncover a terrifying secret: the village children are possessed by bird-like demons. With help from a mysterious ally, he must confront the supernatural threat before it spreads beyond the moors. Batman and Superman team up to investigate the strange occurrences, facing a cult tied to an ancient statue of Contarf Wayne and a sinister force led by Morgan Kilbec—whose brother Seamus may hold the key to stopping the invasion.

Prisoners of 100 Million B.C.
23 pp · Science Fiction
Rip HunterCorkyJeffBonnie

In "Prisoners of 100 Million B.C.," Rip Hunter, Jeff, Corky, and Bonnie find themselves stranded in the prehistoric past after a malfunction during a time-travel mission. With dinosaurs roaming and a damaged time sphere left behind, the group must work together to repair the craft and escape before the ancient world claims them—though not all of them will return with what they came for.

The Duplicate Crimes!
10 pp · Superhero
The VigilanteStuff
The Mystery of the Crimson Crystal!
7 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Larry Lance

When a client dies in Larry Lance’s arms at Dinah Drake’s flower shop, the mystery deepens—she was fleeing the Crimson Crystal cult after stealing their prized artifact. Now framed for murder and with Larry kidnapped, Black Canary must unravel the truth before the law closes in.

The Olsen-Robin Team Versus "The Superman-Batman Team!"
16 pp · Superhero
SupermanBatmanJimmy OlsenRobinLois LanePerry WhiteDr DanniferTitano (cameo)The Eyrie (intro)

In "The Olsen-Robin Team Versus 'The Superman-Batman Team!'", Jimmy Olsen and Robin launch a high-stakes prank on Superman and Batman, convinced the duo has been compromised after a string of mysterious crimes linked to a stolen invisibility device known as the De-Visor. With Lois Lane, Perry White, and Dr. Dannifer caught in the crossfire, the prank spirals into a chaotic game of deception—until a new threat emerges from the shadows in the form of The Eyrie, turning the joke into something far more dangerous.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $3
CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $1,087*
CGC 9.6 · 10 in census $322
CGC 9.4 · 12 in census $186*
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $131*
CGC 9.0 · 12 in census $107*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $88*
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $44*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $39*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $33*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $30*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $29*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $21*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

Reprints

↩ Reprints Flash Comics #93 (1948), Action Comics #161 (1951), Showcase #20 (1959), World's Finest Comics #141 (1964)

Reprinted in Superman #2/1975 (1975), Superman Superband #3 (1975), Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #125 (1976), Gigant #3/1976 (1976), Gigant #3/1976 (1976)

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