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Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 89

  • Issue #89
    Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 89
    Auction opens July 6
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4427483020

    Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel faces a supervillain called Spider Man (no relation), who has invented a sticky, web-like substance and plans to rob Fort Knox, in a story by Shazam's creators Otto Binder and C. C. Beck. Prisoners being escorted by Golden Arrow and the sheriff wait for the moment to make their break. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Wear a Tight Collar." Captain Marvel and the Webs of Crime; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Jailhouse Fire; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: Death of the Cat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.