World's Finest Comics #31

In a 1947 tale from World's Finest Comics #31, Dan the Dunce—formerly just a punchline in the boxing ring—accidentally gains super strength after drinking a mysterious tonic called Dormital, turning him into an unexpected rival for Superman. When the Man of Tomorrow finds himself outmatched, he must confront a new kind of challenge, one that tests not just his power, but his resolve, as Lois Lane and Perry White watch the chaos unfold.

When the legendary magician Zatara is booked to perform at a convention, his old friend Harold Dake—known for his endless practical jokes—takes things too far, leading to a generous offer: a thousand-dollar donation to charity if Zatara can teach Dake a lesson in humility.

In "The Who Zoo Crimes!", Green Arrow and Speedy investigate a series of mysterious animal killings at the city zoo, where each victim is felled by a bow and arrow—arranged to spell out a secret location. With Inspector Blaine on the scene and a cunning villain known as Mr. Who pulling strings, the heroes must outwit a criminal mastermind before he vanishes with his gang. When a kangaroo unexpectedly joins the fray, the chase takes a surprising turn.

The Boy Commandos and Captain Rip Carter find themselves in India, reminiscing about past battles with the elusive Rapier—now revealed in the guise of Lt. Heather. When Major Harrison and his Lancers rescue them from a wild boar, the Commandos accept an invitation to Lancers Headquarters, joining a caravan journey through a treacherous high pass where bandits are rumored to strike. Disguised as locals, the team infiltrates a bandit stronghold, only to be captured by the Rapier.

When a World War 2 pilot gains x-ray vision after a crash, he’s drawn into a life of crime—until a Grand Jury clears his name, setting off a chain of events that brings Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon into a mystery involving a reformed villain, a shady agent, and a young woman caught in the crossfire.