World's Finest #125 is an issue of the series World's Finest (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1962.
Synopsis for "The Hostages of the Island of Doom"
A criminal named Jundy starts a crime spree in Gotham City with a giant robot, bringing the attention of Batman and Robin. When the Dynamic Duo attempt to stop the robot, Jundy and gases them. Confronting Superman, Jundy tell the Man of Steel that he has Batman and Robin his hostages and takes him to Doom Island. When Superman attempts to free them he finds that the island is rigged with electric eye-beams that would set off explosives on the ground that could potentially kill Batman and Robin. Jundy then blackmails Superman to collect three seemingly worthless items: A gem, a scepter and a metal orb.
While Superman is on this mission, Batman and Robin use their detective skills and utility belts to get past all the traps to Jundy's home. Finding the place empty, they find an ancient manuscript that explains that the components form the fabled Sorcerer King's Scepter, an item of great magical power.
With Jundy away to collect the third item now that Superman had cleared the land for him. He is shocked to find Batman and Robin, who have rafted to the location to stop him. However they are too late and Jundy uses the partially completed scepter to keep them at bay, that is until Superman arrives and uses his x-ray vision to disintegrate it and take him into custody.
Appearing in "The Hostages of the Island of Doom"
Featured Characters:
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Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Jundy (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- None
Locations:
- Unknown
Items:
- Sorcerer King's Sceptre (components)
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "The Man Who Defied Death"
One day Green Arrow and Speedy save a man from sudden death on a prototype jet pack. They learn that the man's name is Fred Jenkins and in order to raise money for his sons operation, he is partaking in a series of death defying stunts. After saving Jenkins a few more times, Jenkins returns the favor by revealing the location of criminals who are plotting to steal a jade oriental statue.
Appearing in "The Man Who Defied Death"
Featured Characters:
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Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Doctor Davis (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Fred Jenkins (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Unknown
Items:
Vehicles:
- Unknown
Synopsis for "Aquaman's Super-Sidekick"
As the key witness to testify against Captain Claw, Aquaman is targeted by Claw's gang who are attempting to stop him from showing up at court. While exploring an undersea wreck, Aqualad finds a treasure chest stamped with a legend that whoever opens it will be granted 12 hours of super strength. Opening it, Aqualad is exposed to a gas which miraculously grants him the very powers it promised. Aqualad then uses his newfound powers to defend Aquaman from numerous attacks made by Claw's men. After foiling the final plot to kill Aquaman using a submarine, Aqualad's powers eventually wear off.
Appearing in "Aquaman's Super-Sidekick"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Captain Claw (Single appearance) (Behind the scenes)
Other Characters:
- None
Locations:
- Unknown
Items:
- None
Vehicles:
- None
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Superman Recommended Reading
- Action Comics (Volume 1)
- Action Comics (Volume 2)
- Adventures of Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- DC Comics Presents (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 2)
- Superman (Volume 3)
- Superman (Volume 4)
- Superman (Volume 5)
- Superman (Volume 6)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- Superman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Superman: Son of Kal-El (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Steel (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (Volume 1)
- Superman/Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Links and References
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