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Fall
| Release: | Sep 1941 |
| Cover: | 1941 |
4.0$ 5,040.00
OGJackster's comics
World's Finest Comics
#3
Riddle of the Human Scarecrow / The Case of the Death Express
First appearance of Scarecrow; Origin of Scarecrow; Sandman begins in series; Last Johnny Thunder
4.0
CGC 4.0
4.0$ 5,040.00
"Riddle of the Human Scarecrow" - Jonathan Crane teaches psychology at the local University, and recognizes the power of fear. He takes on the identity of the Scarecrow to better create that fear in those around him.
"The Case of the Death Express" - Various trains owned by the same company experience wrecks. Not believing in this level of coincidence, Superman begins to investigate, and discovers foul play.
Creators
| Writer | Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Howard Purcell, Harry Lampert, Henry Boltinoff, Ed Moore, Joseph Sulman |
| Artist | Bob Kane, Howard Purcell, Harry Lampert, Henry Boltinoff, Joe Shuster, Ed Moore, Joseph Sulman |
Characters
| Batman | Bruce Wayne |
| Superman | Kal-El / Clark Kent |
| Robin | Dick Grayson |
| Perry White | |
| Scarecrow | Jonathan Crane |
| Sandman | Wesley Dodds |
| Crimson Avenger | Lee Travis |
| Drafty | |
| King | |
| Red, White & Blue | |
| Lando | |
| Johnny Thunder | John L. Thunder |
| Doc Davis |
Details
| Age | Golden Age |
|---|---|
| Format | Comic |
| Series Group | World's Finest |
| Genre | Action | Adventure | Super-Heroes |
| No. of Pages | 96 |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Personal
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| Storage Box | CGC/CBCS BOX #24 |
| Read | |
| Index | 7217 |
| Added Date | May 18, 2014 16:38:04 |
| Modified Date | Dec 01, 2025 16:29:50 |
Value
| Cover Price | $ 0.15 |
|---|---|
| Grade and value | 4.0 Very Good ($ 5,040.00) |
| Grade status | Slabbed and graded by CGC 4.0 |
| Slab Certification Number | CGC 4.0 - 40468002 |
| Label Type | Universal Grade |
| Page Quality | Tan to Off-White |
| Grader Notes | CGC Cert # 0040468002 Title World's Finest Comics Issue 3 Issue Date Fall 1941 Issue Year 1941 Publisher D.C. Comics Grade 4.0 Page Quality TAN TO OFF-WHITE Grade Date 04/01/2004 Grade Category Universal Label Text Cover detached. Art Comments Fox, Finger, Purcell & Siegel stories Harry Lampert, Creig Flessel, Bob Kane & Jerry Robinson art, Jack Burnley cover Key Comments Origin & 1st appearance of Scarecrow. Sandman begins in title. Last Johnny Thunder in title. Grader Notes Front Cover Crease Right Top Front Cover Crease Staple Cover Detached |
| Key | Major: First appearance of Scarecrow; Origin of Scarecrow; Sandman begins in series; Last Johnny Thunder |
| Key Categories | Origin |
| Purchased | Apr 07, 2004 for $ 448.50 at ha.com |
Notes
CGC 4.0
The Sandman begins; last Johnny Thunder; Origin and 1st app. of The Scarecrow
World's Finest Comics #3 (DC, 1941) CGC VG 4.0 Tan to off-white pages. Origin and first appearance Scarecrow. Sandman begins in title. Jack Burnley cover. Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and Creig Flessel art. Overstreet 2004 VG 4.0 value =$652.