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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | $26,800.00 | ComicBase · catalog referencecatalog | Date not recorded |
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Graded population
CGC records 17 graded copies for Detective Comics #3 (1937). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Speed Saunders and the River Patrol: "A Stowaway In Need"
While renting a boat for vacation, Speed Saunders) discovers a surprise—a young woman named Lora hiding in the cabin. Lora explains she is fleeing from a gang led by Spider Liverman, who is after the plans she holds for her late brother's typewriter design.
The waters of Long Island Sound turn dangerous as Liverman and his gang pursue Speed and Lora, leading to a high-stakes chase. Using his sailing skills and quick thinking, Speed must protect Lora and the plans. A final showdown on the water ensues, where Speed faces the crooks head-on, capturing Liverman and ensuring justice prevails.
Creative credits
Writers: Creig Flessel, Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, Russell Cole, Jerry Siegel, Homer Fleming, Jerry Siegel
Interior art: Creig Flessel, Alex Lovy, Sven Elven, Tom Hickey, Russell Cole, Joe Shuster, Homer Fleming, Jim Bettersworth
Source records & attribution
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COMICBASE: comicbase:342855
GCD: 193