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New York World's Fair Comics#[2]
Cover: Jack Burnley

New York World's Fair Comics #[2]

Aug 1940 · DC · 0.15 USD
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"Superman at the 1940 World's Fair" brings the Man of Steel to the bustling spectacle of the New York World's Fair in a thrilling adventure written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane, with inks by Kane and George Roussos. Cover by Jack Burnley captures the era’s grandeur, setting the stage for a mystery that unfolds as Superman steps into the spotlight.

Contains 12 stories
Superman at the 1940 World's Fair
10 pp · Superhero
Blackie Sarto (villain)

In "Superman at the 1940 World's Fair," Lois and Clark are sent to cover the feminine side of the New York World's Fair, where they stumble upon a plot by an international jewel thief targeting the Madras Emerald before its display in the House of Jewels. Written by a team known for their sharp storytelling, the story blends the glamour of the era with a classic superhero mystery.

The War Games
8 pp · Adventure
T. R. Tapley (President of Tapley Meat Company)Mr. Crabbe (villain, President of rival meat company)Guile (villain)Savage (villain)
Hanko the Cowhand at the World's Fair
4 pp · Humor
HankoDaisy
Slam Bradley at the 1940 World's Fair
10 pp · Detective-Mystery
Miss Mason (Slam's secretary)Mike (Oceanic Hotel detective)Baron Severin (Ileana's uncle)Princess Ileanaunnamed Count (villain)Grinald (villain)Andrea Rohr (villain)

In "Slam Bradley at the 1940 World's Fair," the sharp-eyed detective and his partner Shorty find themselves drawn into a high-stakes mystery after spotting a strange yacht during a parachute jump at the fairgrounds. Their investigation leads them to assist the Princess of Robaria, who’s in New York to finalize the sale of her nation’s crown jewels—just as her safety becomes the urgent concern.

Zatara the Master Magician at the World's Fair
10 pp · Adventure
Buster Crabbe (swimmer, cameo)Slippery Jed (villain)

In "Zatara the Master Magician at the World's Fair," the legendary illusionist uses his cunning and flair to outwit a pair of clever pickpockets at the bustling 1940 World's Fair, where a staged murder scene distracts the crowd while thefts unfold. With his signature charm and mastery of misdirection, Zatara must untangle the deception before the fair’s magic is spoiled by real crime.

Hour-Man at the World's Fair
6 pp · Superhero
Mr. BannermanGerald RochesterRose Rochesterunnamed kidnappers (villains)

In "Hour-Man at the World's Fair," Rex Tyler, the brilliant scientist and hero known as Hour-Man, is sent by Bannerman Laboratories to conduct experiments at the 1940 New York World's Fair—only to be drawn into an unexpected invitation to perform at a wealthy estate, where science and spectacle collide.

At the World's Fair with Jim and Jane
8 pp · Non-Fiction
Uncle GeorgeJimJane
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Sam
The Sandman Goes to the World's Fair
10 pp · Superhero
D.A. BelmontAunt AgathaBlackie Saunders (villain, cameo)"Slugger" Slade (villain)Butch (villain)unnamed butler (villain)
Johnny Thunderbolt at the World's Fair
6 pp · Superhero
unnamed pickpocket (villain)

In "Johnny Thunderbolt at the World's Fair," Johnny treats Daisy to a day at the Fair, only to find his wallet stolen on the subway—though the thief won’t get far before realizing he’s made a very bad mistake.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Ginger's motherMr. Krausmeyer
Batman and Robin Visit the 1940 New York World's Fair
13 pp · Superhero
Mr. Travers (President of Travers Engineers)Ann (Vreekill's niece)Dr. Hugo Vreekill (villain, introduction, death)Joey (villain)Limpy (villain)

In a 1940 tale that blends pulp adventure with the wonder of the New York World's Fair, Batman and Robin race to stop a mysterious sabotage targeting the Travers Engineering Corporation, uncovering a sinister scheme led by the enigmatic Dr. Vreekill. Set against the dazzling backdrop of a bygone era’s grandest spectacle, the duo’s investigation takes them from the bustling fairgrounds to the shadowed edges of a city on the brink.

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Cast · 24 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Bob Kane
cover pencils, inks Jack Burnley

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Reprinted in Action Comics #28 (1940), Detective Comics #43 (1940), Action Comics #29 (1940), Adventure Comics #55 (1940), Detective Comics #44 (1940), Adventure Comics #56 (1940), Detective Comics #45 (1940), Flashback #20 (1974), Batman & Me #[nn] (1989), Batman: The World's Finest Comics Archives #1 (2002), Superman: The World's Finest Comics Archives #1 (2004), Golden Age Sandman Archives #1 (2004), DC Comics Rarities Archives #1 (2005), Superman in the Forties #[nn] (2005), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), The Batman Chronicles #2 (2006), The Superman Chronicles #3 (2007), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2013), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Batman: The Golden Age #1 (2016), Superman: The Golden Age #2 (2017)

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