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Special Edition, Superman#3
Cover: Jack Burnley

Special Edition, Superman #3

Dec 1944 · DC · 0.00 FREE
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In "The Land of Zrfff!", a disillusioned country doctor faces a personal crisis when his son, Jo, chooses a different path, leaving the old man to practice alone. But when the townspeople themselves step in to support Jo’s decision, it’s not Superman who saves the day—this time, it’s the community’s quiet faith in the next generation. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough, with inks by George Roussos, and a cover by Jack Burnley, this 1944 special edition offers a rare, heartfelt moment in Superman’s early years.

Contains 4 stories
The Land of Zrfff!
12 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Mxyztplk (villain)King Brpxz and people of Zrfff (villains)
The Country Doctor!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteDr. David Brown (introduction, death)Ann Lacy (his nurse)Dr. David Brown, Jr. (his son)Mr. Prentiss (bank President)Mrs. Prentiss (his wife)Zeke PotterPete Potter (his son)

In "The Country Doctor!" from Superman Special Edition #3 (1944), a dedicated country doctor is dismayed when his son Jo, trained in medicine, chooses to leave the rural life behind. Though the boy resists returning to help his aging father, it’s the quiet strength of the community—more than any superhero—that begins to change his mind.

The Googenslocker Robbery
4 pp · Detective-Mystery
Clark KentLois LaneMrs. GoogenslockerWillie GoogenslockerHandsome Harry Lars (villain)Gus (villain)Jo-Jo (villain)

When a missing piggy bank sparks a mystery that has other reporters rolling their eyes, Lois Lane dives in—because she knows a real story when she sees one. With sharp instincts and a no-nonsense attitude, she’s determined to prove the theft matters, even if the world thinks she’s chasing a joke.

The Compass Points to Death!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteElias Carp (death)Inspector GroganCaptain GaleCaptain WebartCaptain Chate (villain)

In "The Compass Points to Death!" from Superman Special Edition #3 (1944), Superman follows a cryptic trail left by a dead merchant fleet owner—just a compass and a single word from a newspaper—leading him through a mystery where every clue could be a trap. The case tests more than his strength; it demands sharp thinking as he races to uncover the truth behind the murder.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $128
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,720*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $942*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $756*
CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $628*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $527*
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CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $456*
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $383*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $311*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $270*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $173*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $74*
* 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

cover pencils, inks Jack Burnley

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superman #33 (1945)

Reprinted in Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006)

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