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Cover: Jack Burnley

Superman #33

Mar 1945 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~62,998 copies sold its debut month
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In "Dimensions of Danger!", a small-town doctor's pride is tested when his son, Jo, chooses a different path, leaving the family practice behind. But when the townspeople themselves step in to show the value of healing and connection, even the most reluctant son might reconsider. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough with inks by George Roussos, this 1945 classic features a heartfelt moment where Superman isn't the hero—just the witness. The cover, by Jack Burnley, captures the quiet tension of a community at a crossroads.

Contains 6 stories
Dimensions of Danger!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. Mxyztplk (villain)King Brpxz and people of Zrfff (villains, introduction)
Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
Private Pete
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!", Superman steps aside as the people of a small town rally around an aging physician, Dr. David Brown, and his reluctant son, Dr. David Brown, Jr., to prove that healing isn’t just about credentials—it’s about heart. When the young doctor considers abandoning his father’s practice, the townsfolk, including Ann Lacy, Mr. and Mrs. Prentiss, and even Zeke and Pete Potter, show him what true community means—before Superman even needs to intervene.

Paul Revere
1 pp · Non-Fiction
The Purloined Piggy Bank
4 pp · Superhero
Clark KentLois LaneMrs. GoogenslockerWillie GoogenslockerHandsome Harry Lars (villain, introduction)Gus (villain)Jo-Jo (villain)

When a stolen piggy bank makes headlines, Lois Lane dives into the story while her colleagues dismiss it as trivial—only to find herself tangled in a mystery that’s far more complicated than a simple theft. With Clark Kent by her side and a trio of suspicious characters—Handsome Harry Lars, Gus, and Jo-Jo—adding layers of intrigue, Lois proves once again that even the smallest theft can lead to a big scoop.

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

When a murdered merchant fleet owner leaves behind a mysterious compass and a cryptic clue from a newspaper, Superman must follow the trail through a web of secrets and suspicion. With the help of Perry White and Inspector Grogan, the Man of Steel unravels a case that leads to Captain Chate—a man with a hidden agenda and a deadly motive.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $162
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $6,836*
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $4,373*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $2,807*
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $1,982
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $1,360*
CGC 8.0 · 10 in census $1,082
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CGC 7.5 · 9 in census $856
CGC 7.0 · 14 in census $703
CGC 6.5 · 12 in census $555
CGC 6.0 · 7 in census $496
CGC 5.5 · 9 in census $437
CGC 5.0 · 16 in census $391
CGC 4.5 · 11 in census $351
CGC 4.0 · 13 in census $306*
CGC 3.5 · 15 in census $283
CGC 3.0 · 7 in census $269
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $196*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $177
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $137
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $107*
CGC 0.5 · 5 in census $90
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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Jack Burnley

Reprints

Reprinted in Special Edition, Superman #3 (1944), Superman #278 (1974), Supermann #4/1975 (1975), The Superman Archives #8 (2010), Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] (2014), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2017)

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