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Cover: Neal Adams

World's Finest Comics #244

Apr 1977 · DC · 1.00 USD
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In "Three Billion Targets!", George Taylor III becomes the unexpected target of a dangerous assassination plot aimed at pressuring his father, the editor of the Daily Star, to endorse a political candidate. Written by Jack C. Harris and illustrated by Mike Nasser with inks by Terry Austin, this 1977 issue delivers a tense, real-world thriller grounded in the stakes of power and press. The cover, a striking piece by Neal Adams, captures the urgency of the moment with its bold, dramatic composition.

Contains 5 stories
Three Billion Targets!
20 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]James GordonMaxie DuganJohnny BrioMichal StaziakGwen (Bruce Wayne's Secretary)L.C. Barton [Robespierre Two]Superman Robot

In "Three Billion Targets!", Superman and Batman face a chilling threat from a man claiming to be from the future, determined to erase humanity to prevent a horrific fate. With Gotham’s own James Gordon and a mysterious figure named Maxie Dugan caught in the crossfire, the heroes must unravel a plan that pits the fate of three billion lives against a twisted vision of salvation—while a strange robot bearing Superman’s image watches from the shadows.

Rainbows of Doom
10 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]George Taylor IIIGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]The Rainbow ArcherGeorge Taylor II

When a series of deadly traps target George Taylor III, the heir to the Daily Star, Green Arrow and Black Canary must unravel a conspiracy tied to a mysterious figure known only as the Rainbow Archer—whose motives remain as elusive as the colors of a storm. With George Taylor II, the newspaper’s editor, under pressure to sway the election, the duo races to protect the young man before the next rainbow-colored threat strikes.

Slings & Arrows
10 pp · Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Slingshot
Explosion in a Small Town!
8 pp · Superhero
The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Sheriff Tom BlaineJoeMr. PiperJeremy Drake (Country music singer)
Jeopardy -- Times Two!
15 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (Earth 2)Steve TrevorGeneral BlankenshipLudwig von SchmeerPierre LafargeNazisSuzyEmil

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $8
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $479*
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $142*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $82*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $58*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $47*
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $39*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $35*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $31
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $26*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $23*
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cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

Reprints

Reprinted in Comic Reader #139 (1977), Superman Taschenbuch #7 (1977), Batman Classics #93 (1978), Läderlappen #2/1978 (1978), Lynvingen #2/1978 (1978), Gigant #7/1979 (1979), Gigant #7/1979 (1979), Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 (2006), Batman: Demoniske møter [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn] (2006), Batman Collection: Neal Adams #4 (2010), Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams #3 (2013), Batman by Neal Adams Omnibus #[nn] (2016), Adventures of Superman: José Luis García-López #2 (2020), Batman by Neal Adams #3 (2020), Super Ases #3

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