All-Star Comics #3

In a tale from the early days of superheroics, the Flash recounts the legend of the sunken galleon *Sancta Joanna*, lost in 1567 with a fortune in Aztec gold—now sought by Tim Rogers’s father, whose salvage efforts are threatened by a ruthless rival crew. With the Flash stepping in to protect the dig, justice is served before the tale turns to Hawkman’s own story of fire-dwellers from ancient times.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 2: The Men Who Could Live in Fire," Shiera and Carter race to uncover the secrets of the Krakatoa volcano, only to face a deadly warning and a terrifying encounter with fire-walking beings from within the crater. As they’re captured and sentenced to die by the mysterious Mazda, Hawkman’s courage and quick thinking lead to a daring escape—just before the volcano erupts. The Spectre then steps forward to share his own tale.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 3," the Ghostly Guardian faces off against Oom, a lunar creature born from the dark side of the Moon, after a string of full-moon murders plague the city. When the two clash, they strike a desperate bargain: the one who brings the Red Moon Stone of Yzgartyl to Earth will stay, while the other is banished. Though Oom claims the stone first, the Spectre outwits him, trapping the creature in stone forever. As the dust settles, Hour-Man steps forward to share his own story.

In this 1940 installment from All-Star Comics #3, Rex Tyler, now the Hour-Man, attends a costume party with his niece—only to find himself outmatched by a room full of impostors wearing the same iconic suit. As the real Hour-Man uncovers a theft orchestrated by a fake Diamond Collection and a crooked host, he takes down the gang and exposes the mastermind behind the scheme. With the truth revealed, the spotlight shifts to the Sandman, who’s about to take the stage.

In a quiet moment between tales, the Red Tornado steps into the room, having listened to the Justice Society’s gathering, then quietly departs—leaving behind her red pants, now with a noticeable hole, as a curious afterthought.

In the countryside, Wes and Dian witness the sudden collapse of a giant man, setting off a chain of strange discoveries. When reports surface of mysterious bags containing human remains, the Sandman tracks the clues to Dr. Faversham’s secluded home, where he uncovers a sinister experiment involving a secret formula injected into victims’ pituitary glands. As the Sandman confronts the doctor, the mystery deepens—only to be handed off to Dr. Fate, who promises to continue the tale.

Inza visits an antique store where a mysterious woman leaves her a box before vanishing—only for it to unleash the drug Chevergris and send her into unconsciousness. Dr. Fate steps in, guiding her through a haunting encounter with phantoms in the Moors, where dark magic threatens to claim her. As he confronts the sorcerer behind the ancient book of resurrection, fate itself hangs in the balance.

In this 1940 tale from All-Star Comics #3, geology student Al stumbles upon a gang of criminals in Brooklyn disguising themselves as soldiers, setting up a heist that may involve a stolen government gold cache. When he tries to intervene, he’s knocked out—only to be found by Mary, who nearly uncovers his secret. As he regains consciousness and spots the armored truck again, he springs into action. Johnny then takes the floor, signaling it’s time for another story to unfold.

In the shadowed streets of 1940s America, a corrupt police commissioner’s downfall sparks a wave of criminal activity that no one can stop—until Green Lantern uncovers the truth behind the new Commissioner Lacy’s rise. With the help of reporter Paul Pryor, he races to expose a conspiracy that’s rewriting justice from within, but when the stakes turn deadly, even the mightiest hero may not survive the night.

In the final pages of All-Star Comics #3, the Justice Society of America gathers as the Flash returns from Washington, where he’s been briefing the government. With the team now aware of a scheduled meeting with the FBI Chief for the coming Tuesday, they unanimously agree to travel to Washington—setting the stage for what comes next.