World's Finest Comics #136 (of 323)
The Batman Nobody Remembered / The Magician Boss of the Incas
September 30th, 1963
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The Batman Nobody Remembered / The Magician Boss of the Incas
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September 30th, 1963
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- "The Batman Nobody Remembered" (Superman, Batman and Robin) written by Bill Finger. Mostly set on a parallel world in which Bruce Wayne is Superman! (Batman does not exist in this world). Also in this world, the Joker is a TV comedian. But on our world, Batman is transported to that parallel world during a lightning storm. What happens when everyone there thinks he's a criminal? Reprinted in World's Finest Comics #188 and Showcase Presents: World's Finest #2.
- "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
- "The Weather Hunters" full text story.
- "The Magician Boss of the Incas" (Green Arrow, Speedy) written by Ed Herron. Reprinted in Showcase Presents: Green Arrow #1.
Notes:
- Parallel Earth appearances by James Gordon, the Joker, Alfred Pennyworth, Robin, Bruce (Superman) Wayne, Lois (Vicki Vale) Lane.
- The Joker is a television actor named Freddy Forbes.
- There is no Batcave on the Parallel Earth.
- Bruce Wayne is Superman and his ward is Dick Greyson.
- Vicki Vale looks like Lois Lane and she works for View Magazine.
- Lois Lane has a Superman Signal Watch.
- Batman used two chemicals from his Utility Belt to make an explosive that would allow him to escape his jail cell.
- Superman is immune to Kryptonite, but he is vulnerable to Thulium.
- Earth-1 cameo appearances by Robin, James Gordon, Batwoman and Vicki Vale.