All-Star Comics 3 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

In this classic early glimpse of the Justice Society of America, the team gathers for dinner at a hotel, their camaraderie already palpable. Johnny Thunder’s chaotic arrival via the T-Bolt sets a lighthearted tone, and when Flash suggests sharing tales of their greatest adventures, the stage is set for something unforgettable.

In this standout chapter from All-Star Comics 3 (Facsimile Edition), the Flash recounts the tale of the sunken galleon Sancta Joanna and a daring salvage attempt gone awry, where a young man named Tim Rogers’s father faced down a ruthless crew in search of Aztec gold. When the Flash steps in to protect the salvage effort, the stakes rise—and so does the mystery of what lies beneath the sea. Meanwhile, Hawkman prepares to share his own legend, one of fire and ancient survival.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 2: The Men Who Could Live in Fire," Shiera and Carter race against time to investigate the Krakatoa volcano, only to be menaced by unseen forces and drawn into a fiery trial by mysterious flame-walkers. With danger rising from the crater and their lives hanging in the balance, the duo must survive a trial by fire before escaping the erupting volcano—just as the Spectre steps forward to tell his own tale.

In this pivotal chapter of the Justice Society’s early days, the Ghostly Guardian confronts Oom, a lunar entity born from the Moon’s dark side, after a string of full-moon murders plague the city. When the two battle, a deadly bargain is struck: the first to bring the Red Moon Stone of Yzgartyl to Earth may stay, the other banished. Though Oom claims the stone first, the Spectre’s cunning turns the tide, trapping Oom’s spirit in stone. As the dust settles, Hour-Man steps forward to share his own tale.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 4," Rex Tyler, now the Hour-Man, attends a costume party with his niece—only to find himself outnumbered by impostors wearing his own suit. When the fake Hour-Men steal the Durant Diamond Collection and frame the real hero, the Hour-Man must uncover the truth before the night ends in chaos. As the imposters are unmasked and the scheme unraveled, the Sandman steps forward to take the stage, setting the next chapter in motion.

In this brief, charming interlude from All-Star Comics 3 (Facsimile Edition), the Red Tornado makes a quiet entrance, having listened to the Justice Society’s earlier stories, only to quietly exit—leaving behind her red pants with a noticeable hole, a small, humorous detail that lingers after she’s gone.

In the countryside, Wes and Dian stumble upon the sudden death of a giant man, sparking a mystery that leads the Sandman to uncover a chilling pattern of missing bodies and a sinister scientist, Dr. Faversham, experimenting with a dangerous formula. As the Sandman confronts the doctor and exposes his crimes, the story builds toward a pivotal moment when Johnny calls upon Dr. Fate to continue the tale.

Inza visits an antique store where a mysterious woman leaves her a box before vanishing—when she opens it at home, Chevergris knocks her out. Dr. Fate is called to help as she’s plagued by black magic, leading them to the Moors where phantoms attack. After fending off the spectral threat, Fate tracks down a sorcerer who unearthed an ancient text on resurrecting the dead, dissolving him to save Inza’s life. Shaken, Fate turns to the Atom for the next tale.

In a remote geology expedition, Al stumbles upon a suspicious gang in Army uniforms preparing to steal a government gold cache—only to be knocked out before he can act. When Mary finds him, her near-unmasking sets off a chain of events that leads to a swift showdown with the criminals. As the dust settles, Johnny steps in to shift the tale, leaving the team’s next move—and the full truth behind the gold—still unfolding.

In the shadow of a city gripped by corruption, a new Police Commissioner takes office—only to become part of the very web of deceit she’s meant to dismantle. When Green Lantern uncovers the truth behind a wave of criminal activity, he risks everything to expose it, enlisting reporter Paul Pryor in a desperate bid to sound the alarm. But with danger closing in from all sides, the line between protector and prey blurs fast.

In the final pages of All-Star Comics 3 (Facsimile Edition), as The Flash returns from Washington, G.L. wraps up his tale and announces the Justice Society has an upcoming appointment with the FBI Chief—set for Tuesday in the nation’s capital. The team, united in purpose, nods in agreement, ready to face whatever comes next in their growing mission.