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Cover: Wayne Boring & Win Mortimer & Howard Sherman & Stan Kaye

World's Finest Comics #42

Sep 1949 · DC · 0.15 USD
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“The Alphabetical Animal Adventure!”

In "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.

writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Jim Mooney · letterer Ira Schnapp · cover Wayne Boring, Win Mortimer, Howard Sherman, Stan Kaye

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artist, inker Jim Mooney
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer
cover pencils, inks Howard Sherman
cover inks Stan Kaye

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When Bruce and Dick encounter ancient Chinese fireworks with Batman's image, they have Professor Nichols send them back to China in the year 1275 where they encounter Marco Polo.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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