New York World's Fair Comics #2

DC ⋅ 1940
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Key Facts

1st cover appearance of Superman with Batman and Robin

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Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Artist

Jack Burnley

Writer

Jerry Siegel

Published

July 1940

Synopsis

"Superman at the 1940 World's Fair" -- Lois and Clark are given an assignment to get the feminine slant of the new World's Fair, and overhear a plot by an international jewel thief to steal the Madras Emerald before it can be displayed at the Fair in the House of Jewels. "Slam Bradley at the 1940 World's Fair" -- A chance sighting of a mysterious yacht, while on the parachute jump, leads Slam and Shorty to help rescue the Princess of Robaria, who is in America to sign papers allowing her nation to sell the Robarian crown jewels. "Zatara the Master Magician at the World's Fair" -- Zatara faces the challenge of rounding up a pair of pick pockets at the Fair, who use a fake murder to draw attention away from their activities. "Hour-Man at the World's Fair" -- Rex Tyler is ordered by his employer at the Bannerman Laboratories to conduct some scientific experiments at the Fair and is invited to perform at a wealthy estate. "The Sandman Goes to the World's Fair" -- Slugger Slade decides to retaliate against the District Attorney for his conviction by kidnapping Dian. "Johnny Thunderbolt at the World's Fair" -- Johnny decides to treat Daisy to a day at the Fair, but his wallet is stolen aboard the subway, an act the pickpocket will regret for the rest of his life. "Batman and Robin Visit the 1940 New York World's Fair" -- The destruction of the Great West River Bridge and the blackmail demand made to the Travers Engineering Corporation spur the Dynamic Duo to investigate the matter, and they uncover a terrifying plot masterminded by the evil Dr. Vreekill. -- Plus :  Red White and Blue, Hanko the Cowhand, Jim and Jane, and more!!

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