World's Finest Comics #42
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Alphabetical Animal Adventure!", Batman and Robin travel back to 1275 China via ancient fireworks bearing Batman's likeness, leading them to a surprising encounter with Marco Polo. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Jim Mooney, this classic adventure blends historical intrigue with the duo's signature teamwork. The cover, a vibrant collaboration by Wayne Boring, Win Mortimer, and Howard Sherman, captures the whimsical spirit of the tale.
When Bruce and Dick are sent back to 1275 by Professor Nichols after encountering ancient Chinese fireworks bearing Batman’s image, they find themselves in the court of Kubla Khan, where they meet Marco Polo and his companions, including the advisor Wong Tso and the warrior Chung Lum. As they navigate the intrigue of the Mongol empire, the duo must use their wits and courage to survive a world far removed from their own.
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Reprinted in スーパーマン [Superman] [Suupaaman] #7 (1949), Detective Comics #217 (1955), Congo Bill #5 (1955), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023), Stålmannen #12/1950, Superhombre #21
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