Special Edition, Superman #5

Mar 1945 · DC · 0.00 FREE

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A rare 1945 free special edition of Superman #5, published with the cooperation of the U.S. Navy’s Bureau of Naval Personnel, features a striking blue back cover adorned with yellow crossed anchors. This unique promotional issue was designed as a supplementary reader and workbook for Navy training units, offering a patriotic twist on the Man of Steel’s early adventures.

Contains 4 stories

The United States Navy!

13 pp · Superhero, War

Superman [Clark Kent]Shep ShepardAl WadeDan Ryanthe Japanese (villains, some die)

In this 1945 wartime tale from *Special Edition, Superman #5*, Superman steps in to ease a personal conflict when his friend Jo’s college buddy Shep struggles to see the value in his own service—especially when his two friends are deployed in different branches of the military. With a mix of heart and heroics, Superman tries to show Shep that every role, from the front lines to the home front, plays a vital part in the war effort.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story

4 pp · Detective-Mystery

Lois LaneClark KentPerry WhiteMr. Marvin (villain, real estate broker)Moke Henders (villain)

Superman and the Magic Ball!

11 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJohn Prester (prospector)Pick Perkins (villain)King Conn (villain)Lefty (villain)Torch (villain)

In "Superman and the Magic Ball!", Lois and Clark seek a story beyond the ordinary, leading them to a mysterious fortune teller whose crystal ball reveals something truly astonishing to Clark—something that leaves him both awestruck and deeply intrigued. The moment unfolds with quiet wonder, blending the everyday world of journalism with a touch of the uncanny.

When the World Got Tired!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneLuthor (villain)Koda (alien villain, death)Goki (alien villain, death)