Though kryptonite, Superman’s weakness, was first used on the Superman radio program, Bill was the first to include it in a comic book story; in the same story, Superman reaches perhaps an even more significant milestone: he first learns of his alien heritage. Bill also wrote the story introducing Superman’s first love, Lana Lang.
2/13/22 addendum: The stellar sleuthing of Brian Cronin determined that the first time Batman faced off against Lex Luthor without Superman (Batman #130, 1960) was written by...no drum roll needed...Bill Finger.
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Very cool. But it should be noted that Jerry Siegel wrote "The K-Metal From Krypton" for Superman #8 in 1940 BEFORE the radio show introduced Kryptonite. (The story was rejected, apparently because Superman revealed his secret identity to Lois)
Various artists/fans did complete the story, though, and the unpublished comic can be read at http://superman.nu/k-metal/?page=0&w=1440
Good point, Michael!
Bill also wrote the Superman story introducing Lori Lemaris. He wrote some really good Superman tales.
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