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Whiz Comics comic books issue 128

  • Issue #128
    Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 128

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    Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Ruben Moreira, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. In response to the United Nations (then a new organization), the crooks of the world form the United Criminals, and Captain Marvel is their Public Enemy No. 1. Gangsters put Lance O'Casey in a barrel and dump him overboard, but luckily his pal Mike is clamdigging nearby. Taia's latest interview subject is a scientist who claims he can travel to the moon, but when he takes Taia with him, Ibis must rescue her. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Bite a Hot Dog Right." And a Tootsie Roll "Captain Tootsie" ad, Falling Timber!, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Captain Marvel Battles the United Criminals; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Stroke of Doom; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Poisoned Sea Mystery; Wilbur the Waiter; Farmer Farr; Mrs. Fainthart; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Moon Menace. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.