World's Finest Comics #37
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Superman Story!" from World's Finest Comics #37 (1948), Green Arrow and Speedy crash-land on a mysterious, fog-shrouded island where centuries of isolation have left its people equally skilled in archery. With their reputations tarnished by the deceitful Flyer Fleer, the heroes must survive in an abandoned castle while uncovering the island's strange secrets—where gold is so plentiful it's used for common objects, and a hidden treasure of coal is revealed. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by George Papp, with a cover by Win Mortimer, this 1948 adventure blends mystery and classic heroism in a world unlike any they’ve known.
In "The Superman Story!" from World's Finest Comics #37, a day in the life of Superman unfolds as reporters Lois Lane, Jack Donovan, and Perry White’s staff vie to document his heroics. Young photographer Joey Crane, trailing behind the rest, finds his chance not in the spotlight of action, but in the quiet moments that reveal how Superman’s kindness touches ordinary lives.
In "The Killer in the Iron Machine!", the Boy Commandos and Captain Rip Hunter race to stop Dollar Duncan, a crook recently released after two decades in prison, as he builds a new criminal empire. With Itchy by his side, Duncan uses a mechanical marvel to evade capture, leading to a high-stakes showdown atop a speeding train. The battle ends in a crash, but even paralyzed, Duncan's mind remains a dangerous threat—until Rip Hunter tracks down his hidden lair and brings him to justice.
Green Arrow and Speedy pursue Flyer Fleer across the sky in the Arrowplane, only to crash-land on a fog-shrouded island hidden from the world for centuries. Trapped among a society of archers who see the heroes as outlaws, the duo must survive a hostile environment and a dangerous deception—while Fleer spins a tale that turns the islanders against them. When the Arrowplane's radio finally reveals Fleer’s true identity, the heroes face a new threat: not just from the island’s people, but from the secrets buried beneath their feet.
When Harold Morey joins the Magic Circle, he swears to never reveal a single magical secret—under penalty of vanishing. But pride and curiosity get the better of him, and he begins exposing magicians left and right, determined to unmask the illusions. His crusade reaches its peak when he confronts Zatara, whose mastery of reverse-word magic leaves him speechless and humbled.
When two rival mob bosses, Neon Syne and Stogie Bevans, launch a high-stakes competition to stock the Underworld Museum with Batman memorabilia, their feud takes a dangerous turn—first capturing Robin, then luring Batman himself into a trap. With Commissioner Gordon watching from the sidelines and the museum’s curiously named Cy overseeing the growing collection, the Dark Knight must outwit the mob’s twisted game before the museum’s next exhibit closes in on him.
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Reprinted in Superman #94 (1955), Superman in the Forties #[nn] (2005), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023)
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