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Cover: Jack Burnley & Charles Paris

World's Finest Comics #23

Jul 1946 · DC · 0.15 USD
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In "The Colossus of Metropolis!" from World's Finest Comics #23 (1946), a group of former silent screen stars gamble everything to rebuild two of the ancient world’s wonders—only to see their dreams washed away by a sudden storm. With the fate of their ambitions hanging in the balance, it’s up to Superman to step in and restore hope, proving once again that even the grandest dreams can find a way to rise. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, with lettering by Ira Schnapp, the story unfolds with the warmth and wonder of early superhero storytelling, all framed by Jack Burnley’s cover pencils and Charles Paris’s inks.

Contains 9 stories
The Colossus of Metropolis!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy Olsen (?)Frank BushwickColeman LacyMary DashiellRay MorrisArthur WinghamGerald Keene

In "The Colossus of Metropolis!", a group of forgotten silent film stars gamble everything to resurrect two of the ancient world’s wonders in a desperate bid to reclaim their fame—only to see their grand visions washed away by a sudden storm. With their dreams in ruins, it’s up to Superman, Lois Lane, and the rest of the Metropolis crew to help salvage something extraordinary from the wreckage.

The Radar Runners!
10 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Whose Zoo?
8 pp · Adventure
Zatara
The Secret of the Seven!
12 pp · Adventure
The Boy Commandos [Captain Rip CarterBrooklyn [Dan Turpin]Alfie TwidgettAndre ChavardJan Haasan]
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Room for Improvement!
8 pp · Adventure
Johnny Everyman
Champions Don't Brag!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonHugh Ross (introduction)Robert Batson (introduction)Batson's father (introduction)John Ross (Hugh's father, introduction)Frogskin (villain, introduction)Goldplate Gorney (villain, introduction)Scat (villain, introduction)Hammer (villain, introduction)

When Goldplate Gorney sets his sights on uncovering Robin’s secret identity by tracking down the winner of a high school track meet, Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon find themselves in the middle of a cleverly orchestrated trap. With a cast of new villains like Frogskin, Scat, and Hammer, and a mystery surrounding the mysterious Ross family, the race to stay one step ahead becomes a test of smarts, speed, and stealth.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $160
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $4,730*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $2,107*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $1,406
CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $1,154
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $919
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CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $769*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $570
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $558*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $469*
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $446*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $381*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $331*
CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $295*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $275
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $211*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $116*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $91*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Joe Shuster
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils Jack Burnley
cover inks Charles Paris

Reprints

Reprinted in Action Comics #143 (1950), Star Spangled Comics #103 (1950), Star Spangled Comics #105 (1950), Superboy #39 (1955), Batman: The World's Finest Comics Archives #2 (2004), Superman: The World's Finest Comics Archives #2 (2009), Green Arrow: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2018), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #5 (2018), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #5 (2018)

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