World's Finest Comics #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
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.
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.
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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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