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World's Finest Comics #35 cover
Cover: Win Mortimer

World's Finest Comics #35

Jul 1948 · DC · 0.15 USD
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In "Daddy Superman!", a mysterious ad for the "World's Strongest Man" contest sweeps through New York, drawing dozens of hopefuls—though Rip stays out of it, sensing something off. When the competitors begin showing fear, Rip digs into the truth behind the sponsor, Willis, uncovering a past haunted by a fatal stunt gone wrong. Written by George Kashdan and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and Steve Brodie’s inks, this 1948 tale blends suspense and psychological tension, all framed by Win Mortimer’s striking cover.

Contains 6 stories
Daddy Superman!
10 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteEdgar (father)unnamed motherAl (baby)Hal (baby, Al's twin)

When twin babies are left on Clark Kent’s doorstep, Superman finds himself facing a new kind of challenge—parenting. With Perry White assigning him to adopt the boys and write about the trials of raising them, Clark must juggle his superhero duties with diaper changes, late-night cries, and the constant chaos of two very active infants.

The Freedom Press!
10 pp · Historical, Western-Frontier
Tomahawk [Tom Hawk]Dan HunterTom PaineBen FranklinJack MorganJed FergusonWill KellyLord Essington (Governor)

In the shadow of revolution, Tomahawk and Dan Hunter honor Jack Morgan’s sacrifice, taking up his mission to spread dissent through Tom Paine’s fiery pamphlets. To mask the sound of the press, Tomahawk orchestrates a bold ruse—men in Native American guise dance by the fire, drawing eyes away from the hidden printing operation. Ben Franklin, watching from the edge, nods in approval, already considering the tactic for the days ahead.

The Bravest Man in the World!
12 pp · Adventure, Children
The Boy CommandosCaptain Rip CarterDiving DannyThe Great GeraldWillisJimmy Kiley (stuntman)

In a 1948 adventure from *World's Finest Comics #35*, a mysterious ad for the "World's Strongest Man" contest draws dozens of hopefuls to New York—yet Captain Rip Carter, Diving Danny, The Great Gerald, and the Boy Commandos watch from the sidelines. When the competitors begin to falter, overcome by fear, Rip uncovers a shocking truth: the contest's sponsor, Willis, is haunted by the memory of a stuntman’s death, and his twisted challenge is rooted in guilt, not strength.

The Bow Fails Green Arrow!
10 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]Bull's-Eye [aka Leapo the Acrobatic Clown] (villain)Walter J. Teak

When Green Arrow and Speedy return from the hospital after Bull's-Eye destroys the Arrowcar, they take on a seemingly simple challenge from philanthropist Walter J. Teak: hit three bull's eyes in a row at his range. Despite their skill, every shot fails— even with their own arrows returned, they can't land a single target. As the mystery deepens, the duo must unravel the trick behind the impossible shots before Bull's-Eye’s scheme succeeds.

The Tattooed Crook!
7 pp · Adventure, Fantasy
Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]

In a dusty carnival under flickering lights, Zatara steps in to save a struggling freak show, only to notice something strange: the tattoos on Toby the Tattooed Man seem to spell out a secret message in Morse Code. As he investigates, the mysterious markings lead him into a high-stakes mystery involving a stolen aircraft and a shadowy plot unfolding beneath the big top.

Crime by the Book!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $164
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $12,101*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $4,550
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $1,156
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $723
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $647*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $542
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $542
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $387
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $371
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $332*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $279
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $262*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $180*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $116*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $81
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

Reprints

Reprinted in Colossal Comic Annual #3 (1957), Superman Super Library #12 (1965), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019)

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