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All-Star Comics #43

Oct 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! [Part I]," Boston Globe reporter Benson uncovers a strange pattern behind a series of high-profile metal thefts, leading him to investigate a mysterious exhibit on Gotham Island. When the great Raymond joins the Justice Society of America, he reveals a shocking truth: the so-called "men of gold" he went to expose were real—made entirely of gold—and after attacking him, vanished into thin air aboard the Caterpillar ride. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Irwin Hasen with inks by Bob Oksner, this 1948 adventure kicks off a thrilling mystery with a dazzling twist, all wrapped in a cover by Irwin Hasen that captures the ride’s dizzying spin.

Contains 4 stories
The Secret of the Golden Universe! [Part I]
12 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Black CanaryHawkman [Carter Hal]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]The Flash [Jay Garrick]The Atom [Al Pratt]]unnamed editor of the Gotham GlobeBenson (reporter)Mr. Ferris (manager of Simpson Timer Company)Thomas (employee at Simpson Timer Company)Bill (Midwest Limited engineer)Ed (Midwest Limited fireman)Raymond (master illusionist)Aurikon (villain)The Gold Men (villains)

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! [Part I]," Boston Globe reporter Benson uncovers a strange pattern behind a string of metal thefts, while the Justice Society of America learns from Raymond that his investigation into a fraudulent exhibit on Gotham Island has led to a shocking discovery: the so-called "men of gold" are real—and now they’re on the move. When the JSA confronts the golden figures at the exhibit, they’re outmatched, and after the Gold Men vanish aboard the spinning Caterpillar ride, the heroes are left with more questions than answers.

The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part II
12 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Black Canary [Dinah Drake]The Flash [Jay Garrick]The Atom [Al Pratt]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Wonder WomanHawkman [Carter Hall]]Myrla (Chief Scientist of Xenca)Myrlan (Myrla's ancestor, flashback)Krano (Myrlan's son, flashback)Maxon (gold employee at the National Museum)Copper People (villains, flashback)Aurikon (villain, Myrla's half-brother)The Gold Men [Nikroothers unnamed] (villains)the Golden Robots (villains)

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part II," the Justice Society of America is swept into a shimmering dimension of gold after boarding a mysterious ride, where they confront a scientist warning of a dire threat: the Men of Gold, led by the arrogant Aurikon, have stolen iron from Gotham to power colossal robots and shatter a millennium of peace. As Hawkman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Atom face a reawakened robot in a bay, and Black Canary and Wonder Woman battle the Gold Men at Xenca’s National Museum, the heroes are captured—just as the true scale of the invasion begins to unfold.

The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part III
10 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [The Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]The Atom [Al Pratt]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]]MyrlaRaymondBensonAurikon (villain)The Gold Men (villains)Golden Robots (villains, destroyed)

In "The Secret of the Golden Universe! Part III," GL and the Flash face off against another Golden Robot at Myrla's estate, only to be trapped by steam from a lake of molten gold. With Myrla captured and the JSA imprisoned in glass cases, Raymond must escape his own inescapable trap to free them—before the Gold Men and Aurikon complete their scheme.

Blue Boxer Crimes
5 pp · Fantasy
Johnny PerilThe Blue Boxer [Ricky Jones] (villain)

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Raw (Good) $128
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $4,248
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,868
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $1,868
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $1,364
CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $883
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $876
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CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $574
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $525
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $470
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $396
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $396
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $310*
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $254
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $240*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $213
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $172*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $146
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CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $111
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cover pencils, inks Irwin Hasen

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Reprinted in All Star Comics Archives #9 (2003)

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