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Silver Streak Comics #3

Mar 1940 · Lev Gleason [1930s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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# Silver Streak Comics #3 (March 1940) An anthology issue featuring multiple heroes: Bill Wayne, a Texas Ranger, confronts outlaw Martin Webb and his gang over a stolen ranch deed, leading to a violent showdown where Wayne and lawmen battle Webb's men. Ace Powers of the city police pursues a criminal imposter using his name and credentials who has stolen his car; Powers tracks down the impostor and engages in combat to reclaim his identity. The issue also includes stories featuring Dickie Dean (the Amazing Boy Inventor), a western terror storyline, and Lance Hale as Planet Daredevil, delivering action, mystery, and adventure across its pages.

Contains 11 stories
The Mystery of the Monstrous Fly
10 pp · Superhero
Silver Streak (introduction, origin)the Fly (villain)The SwamiDr. Katan (villain)

When a mysterious stranger volunteers to drive the Silver Streak racer—a high-powered machine repeatedly sabotaged by a monstrous winged creature known as the Fly—the Swami uses hypnosis to transform him into the fearless driver needed for the upcoming race. After a harrowing encounter with the creature leaves the driver seemingly dead, he's mysteriously resurrected with newfound superhuman powers, setting him on a collision course with both the Fly and its creator, Dr. Katan. Now the reborn Silver Streak must track down the monster terrorizing the city and uncover the truth behind its origins before it's too late.

Do You Know That Lack of Ice-Boxes Caused the Discovery of America?
2 pp

When the Turkish conquest of Constantinople chokes off Europe's spice supply in 1543, a desperate shortage threatens the continent—and sets one ambitious navigator named Columbus on a westward voyage that will change history forever. This tale traces the unexpected chain of events that led to the discovery of the New World, proving that sometimes the most world-shaping discoveries come from the most practical necessities.

The Texas Terror
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Bill Wayne (introduction)

Ranger Bill Wayne lives up to his fearsome reputation as the Texas Terror when he stumbles upon a burning ranch and discovers Pete Webb's extortion scheme targeting local cattlemen. Racing to confront the ruthless outlaw at his hideout, Bill must fight through Webb's gunmen, rescue a captive rancher, and put an end to the toll road tyranny that's plagued the territory. A quick-draw showdown awaits as the two-gun ranger faces off against a desperate man with nothing left to lose.

Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Invasion of the Spirit Men
8 pp · Science Fiction
Spirit Men (introduction)Lance HaleDr. Grantland GreyKing Loti (villain)Myra Grey
Heat Devron
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Ace PowersHeat Devron

Ace Powers, the city detective bureau's top man, clashes with "Heat" Devron, a ruthless gang leader, after a brutal payroll robbery spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. When Devron nearly kills Powers and steals his identity, the detective must survive a fiery trap and pursue the killer across dangerous territory to bring him to justice. It's a high-octane 1940 battle between law and crime that tests every ounce of Powers' detective skills and determination.

Sounds From the Past
8 pp · Adventure, Teen
Dickie Dean, Boy Inventor (introduction)Rip Todd
Spike Ruff
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
Det. Snoop (Intro)

When a gang murder puts Det. Snoop on the trail of the notorious Spike Ruff, the detective's investigation takes him from pool halls to hideouts in pursuit of a killer. With rival detectives, armed criminals, and plenty of double-crosses standing in his way, Snoop must use his wits—and a bit of luck—to close the case before Spike disappears into the underworld.

How Tardiness of News Led to the War of 1812
1 pp

When Britain's heavy-handed enforcement of maritime trade laws provokes American fury, President Madison sends a final warning—but a forty-eight-hour delay in communication proves catastrophic. By the time the British Government reverses course and revokes its controversial "Orders of Council," America has already crossed the point of no return.

The Radio Controlled Plane
6 pp · Aviation
Sgt. Drake (introduction)

Returning from a covert mission, Sgt. Drake is captured by enemy forces—but his quick thinking and resourcefulness lead him to uncover their secret weapon: a radio-controlled plane. Using the enemy's own invention against them, Drake commandeers the drone aircraft and turns it into a devastating instrument of sabotage, targeting the heart of their war machine.

The Magnetic Transmitter
6 pp · Science Fiction
Captain Ken KeenNirmaAavon

Captain Ken Keen of the Planet Patrol races to Mercury when the station's magnetic transmitter—critical to interplanetary navigation across the solar system—goes offline, only to discover that Commander Aavon has seized control and is holding a young woman named Nirma hostage to extort tribute from every planet. With the transmitter's power cut and Aavon's guards standing watch, Ken must find a way to free Nirma and restore the station before the mad commander can carry out his threat to destroy it.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $1,007
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $22,289*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $10,260*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $5,366*
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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $4,289
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $3,273
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $1,357
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $941*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $806*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Joe Simon
cover pencils, inks Jack Binder

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Reprinted in Captain Battle Comics #3 (1941)

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