Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books 1950-1959

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Clem Weisbecker, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention is "radar spectacles" that allow him to see, and torment, Captain Marvel from hundreds of miles away. Lance O'Casey tries to free Homer from an asylum where he's been unfairly committed, and almost winds up in a watery grave. An Egyptologist accidentally revives an evil pharaoh, and Ibis must put his spirit back where it belongs. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Bow." And a vintage ad for The Captain Marvel Club, and a PSA for U.S. Savings Bonds featuring Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel Versus Sivana's Science; Happy Hal; Freshman Freddy: A Course in Salesmanship!; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Cattle Fraud; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Plight of Homer Whittington, Jr.; Jim and Jam; Ibis the Invincible: Apollyon's Book; Happy Hal. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger Frank Little, and Frank Bolle. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel seeks crooks hiding out on the Cosmopolitan, an ocean liner the size of a small city, which bears a strong resemblance to a modern-day cruise ship. When archaeologists unearth Thyrsis, the ancient city of wizards, Ibis and Taia know that trouble will soon follow. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Lift Your Lid." Captain Marvel: The World's Mightiest Ship; Freshman Freddy: Spare the Rod; Golden Arrow: The Cold-Blooded Killer; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Land of the Walking Skeletons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Al Zere, Clem Weisbecker, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel learns that the mysterious extraterrestrial visitors who wish to settle in Earth's deserts are actually refugees from the future. When Lance O'Casey and Mike deliver a shipment of TV sets to South America, they run into an international plot involving bullfighting. Ibis must act fast when the River Styx suddenly appears on Earth, and Taia is swept away in it. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Block a Back Slapper's Sock." And a vintage ad for The Captain Marvel Club. Captain Marvel: The Strange Settlers; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: The Substitute Baby!; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Battling Sheepherder; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Pan American Bull Session!; Doc Sorebones; Judge Bacon; Bigsby the Boss; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Ibis the Invincible: The River of No Return. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Louis Cazeneuve, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A boy genius invents a model rocket that could travel to the moon, and Captain Marvel must keep a crook from stealing it. Golden Arrow faces the legendary Headless Horseman, or so it seems. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Hold Up Your Trousers." And a vintage ad for The Captain Marvel Club. Captain Marvel Rockets to the Moon; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: The Storm; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Headless Horseman; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Strange Fight; Doc Sorebones; Peaceful Perkins; Algernon; Ibis the Invincible: The Monster and the Medium. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Inventor Ezra Steele creates a metal alloy so light, it can be used to build gigantic structures that are almost weightless - but he forgets to anchor them in case of strong wind. Lance O'Casey discovers that gangsters are using strong-arm tactics to get boxer Bellew to throw a fight, but the thing about boxers is, they can take a punch. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Eat in a Theater Seat." And a vintage ad for The Captain Marvel Club. Captain Marvel: The Wonder Alloy; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: The Show Must Go On; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Bank Deal; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: Frame Up; Spud and Jud; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Ibis the Invincible: Death Song of the Sirens. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger Frank Little, and Frank Bolle. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention is a ray that causes uncontrollable anger, and the World's Mightiest Mortal dreads what will happen if he gets hit with it. Golden Arrow helps the chief of the Wowon tribe quell a rebellion in his own ranks. Ibis fakes his own death to lure his enemy Karnok out of hiding. Captain Marvel and the Anger Ray!; Freshman Freddy: Spare the Rod; Golden Arrow: The Tribal Traitors; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible Meets Death!; Wasteful Waite; Doctor Sorebones. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Ruben Moreira, Frank Bolle and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Aliens challenge Captain Marvel to win the "Mobell Space Prize" for Earth - but he's just Earth's Mightiest Mortal, not the Universe's. Lance O'Casey goes undercover as a boxer to investigate rigged fights, and ends up on the wrong end of Bruiser and his brass knuckles. The Devil's servants try to ruin good men by preying on their weaknesses, but Ibis shows them their inner strength. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Raise Your Eyebrows." And vintage ads for The Captain Marvel Club and Roy Rogers cowboy-style belts and suspenders. Captain Marvel: The Mobell Space Prizes!; Red and Fred; Freshman Freddy: The Long and Short of It!; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Magic and Murder!; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: Frame Up; Poor Paul; Pilot Pete; Ibis the Invincible: The Devil Imps. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Pete Costanza, Clem Weisbecker, Ruben Moreira, Frank Bolle, Frank Little and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Slick Harry steals a "slowness gas" that slows down the entire city, including Billy Batson. Lance O'Casey takes a job as a "sea reporter" to bring a dictator to justice. Ibis and Taia learn that a castle's modern inhabitant is actually the Inquisitor Torquemada, still alive after centuries. Captain Marvel: The Slow-Down Menace; Freshman Freddy: Swap Your Partner; Golden Arrow: The Great Reward Swindle; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Lance O'Casey: The Death Warrants; Wilbur the Waiter; Pilot Pete; Ibis the Invincible: The Masquerade of Death! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel must compete in the Olympic Game of the Gods against six evil gods who want to take over the Earth. Lance O'Casey must guide his ship, the Starfish, past the reefs while it's filled with barrels of nitroglycerine. When pirate captain Redbeard manages to escape from Davy Jones' Locker, he makes trouble for Ibis and Taia on the surface. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Butter Your Bread." Captain Marvel: The Olympic Game of the Gods!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Freshman Freddy: The Prize Package; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Mountain Peak Murder; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Dangerous Cargo; Wilbur the Waiter; Pilot Pete; Ibis the Invincible: Davy Jones' Locker!; Moglethorpe the Millionaire. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A burglar accidentally unleashes genii, pixies, sprites and witches upon the world, and Captain Marvel must figure out how to put them to good use. When a Native shaman and a doctor differ over a patient's treatment, Golden Arrow must stop the argument from escalating into war. When he hears reports that the Headless Horseman has returned, Ibis visits Sleepyville, and so does a gangster who smells an opportunity. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Count to a Large Amount." Captain Marvel: The Friendly Horrors; Doc and Dack; The Culture Corner; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: Medicine Man Fights Doctor; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Headless Horseman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Clem Weisbecker, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention doubles the effect of gravity on everybody on Earth, except him. Lance O'Casey tracks gangsters to a remote island, and goes in commando-style to take them out on his own. Ibis and Taia follow the Black Wizard into the future, where witchcraft is the law and science is outlawed. Captain Marvel: Gravity Goes Wild!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Freshman Freddy: The Prize Package; Golden Arrow and the Gold Strike Swindle!; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Reign of Terror; Wilbur the Waiter; The Peak of Pikes... Patience; Ibis the Invincible and the World of Wizardry!; Warbling Wally. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Walter Palais, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel has fought a lot of strange villains, but the cloud thief is a new one even for him. Bluenoses in Dry Gulch threaten violence against a theater troupe if they put on their show, and Golden Arrow gets bodyguard duty. Ibis and Taia must prevent evil sorcerers from taking over the Earth. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Clap without Mishap." Captain Marvel: The Man Who Stole the Clouds; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: Box Office Appeal; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Pirate Warfare; Wilbur the Waiter; The Big Beating; Memories; Fainthart; Ibis the Invincible: The Day the Sorcerers Rule. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention causes the very minerals of the Earth to revolt against humanity. Golden Arrow races against time to fetch medicine that can save an elderly rancher's life. Ibis fights the Flame Men after they emerge from an active volcano. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to See TV." Captain Marvel: The Revolt of the Minerals; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: The Race Against Death; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Flame Men; Hospitable Hopper; Muscle Hedd. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Clem Weisbecker, Frank Bolle, Frank Little, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The TV industry of the planet Thavia recruits Captain Marvel as the star of its gladiator-like reality show. Golden Arrow's rival Black Arrow returns, just as Golden Arrow is trapped inside a burning farmhouse. While sailing in the Aegean, Ibis and Taia encounter an ancient Roman vessel that has been transported through time, and its captain thinks Taia is Cleopatra. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Be Particular and Sit Perpendicular." Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger has Captain Marvel punching out a T-Rex. Captain Marvel Fights the Television Trap!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Return of Black Arrow; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey Raids the Antarctic Hide-Out!; Muscle Hedd; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: Double Date!; Ibis the Invincible: The Twist in Time. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson dedicates the new radio station in the town of Alligator Hide, he is surprised to see Captain Marvel is there too. Lance and Mike are hired to find sunken treasure, unaware that their clients are "dope" smugglers trying to retrieve their loot. Oil wildcatters break into a subterranean cavern where the Earth Brain dwells, and only Ibis can put it back to sleep. Captain Marvel Saves Captain Marvel; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Worthless Ranch; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Mysterious Voyage!; Huck and Buck; Rancher Rollins and His Son, Junior; Birthday on the Ranch; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: Double Date!; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Earth Brain. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Dick Dillin, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel briefly becomes a wizard when an evil wizard is blackmailing the city with a spell that turns everyone's faces blue. Golden Arrow helps a prospector friend figure out who's been stealing his gold, and soon he's chasing a murderer. When an industrialist tests the world's stretchiest rubber band, the result is an invasion of aliens from the Rubber Planet, who look as adorable as they sound. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Care for Your Hair." Captain Marvel Turns Witch; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Greed for Gold; Wilbur the Waiter; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Invaders from the Rubber World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention allows him to steal entire islands, a tall order for even the World's Mightiest Mortal. When locusts swarm the valley, claim jumpers take advantage of the disaster, until Golden Arrow restores the rule of law. Ibis's old foe Karnok returns, and this time he's got the Plant Men with him. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Make Your Head Comfortable in Bed." Captain Marvel Battles the Amazing Island Thief!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow Fights Locusts and Landgrabbers; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The White Panther!; Busybody Hoddy; Wilma the Worrier; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Plant Men! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Walter Palais, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When the ruthless amoeba men from space invade the Earth, the World's Mightiest Mortal realizes he may have to destroy the world to stop them. When a man is framed for murder, it's a matter for the law, but when he then escapes jail, it's a job for Golden Arrow. A sculptor brings the statue of a centaur to life, and when Ibis tries to restore the natural order, his Ibistick fails. Captain Marvel Destroys the World; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Frame-Up; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Ibistick Fails. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel's past foe King Neptune returns, and this time Ibis must help Neptune deal with his rebellious spikeman. Lance and Mike's ship is hijacked by a pirate submarine. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Shine Your Shoes." Captain Marvel and His Headache of Horrors; Lance O'Casey: The Sargasso Trap; Golden Arrow: The Birdmen; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Underwater Rebellion. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Captain Marvel learns that stamps from around the world are prized by collectors, he decides to see what they are worth to stamp collectors from other worlds, and goes on a tour of the universe. Lance helps a government agency track seal poachers. Ibis faces his old foe Karnok again, and this time he's got the Termite Men doing his dirty work. Captain Marvel: The Universe Stamp Collection; Lance O'Casey: The Seal Pirates; Doc Sorebones; Golden Arrow: Bull Jeffer's Reign of Terror; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Termite Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Walter Palais, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention results in a red herring - an actual red fish of gigantic size that he can sic on Captain Marvel. Lance and Mike take on modern-day slave traders. Ibis faces the Curse of the Fire King. Captain Marvel: The Mystery of the Red Herring; Lance O'Casey: The Slave Raiders; Doc Sorebones; Golden Arrow: The Phantom Bodyguard; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Curse of the Fire King. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel becomes involved in a worldwide treasure hunt. Lance realizes that four sunken ships add up to one giant insurance swindle. Criminal twins have identical faces, which is perfect for creating an alibi while one robs the local stagecoach. Captain Marvel: The World Treasure Hunt; Lance O'Casey: The Vanishing Ships; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: The Perfect Alibi; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Pipes of Pan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel becomes President of the U.S.A. Lance and Mike track pirates who are targeting pearl shipments. When a rancher finds gold on his property, it brings the sort of trouble only Golden Arrow can rectify. Captain Marvel Becomes President of the U.S.A.; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Lance O'Casey: The Pearl Pirates; Golden Arrow: Dynamite Trail; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Zombie Master; Doc Sorebones. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Lance and Mike track a racing yacht that smugglers are using to transport stolen gold. Outlaws fake a gunfight to create a diversion from a jailbreak. When Taia must report on the mysterious Ghost Ship, Ibis uses his magic to bring it uncomfortably close. Captain Marvel: The Terrible Tourists; Quiz!; Conversation Piece!; Lance O'Casey: The Race to Doom; Golden Arrow: The Duel of Vengeance; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Ghost Ship. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana takes a page from future villain Dr. Doom when he gets his own kingdom, where his word is law. Lance tracks a freighter that smugglers are using to transport heroin. When someone dressed like the Devil begins attacking and robbing ranchers, Golden Arrow suspects that a former actor may be involved. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Press Your Pants." Captain Marvel: Sivana's Private Kingdom; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Lance O'Casey: The Contraband Cargo; Golden Arrow: The Demon's Masquerade; The Worst Is Yet to Come; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible Battles Sir Karnak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Howard Boughner, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Lance and Mike discover that a warning beacon has been tampered with to cause shipwrecks on a hidden reef. Golden Arrow discovers that there is such a thing as "wheat rustlers," and they're plaguing the farmers of the area. After a close encounter with the tome "the Necromicon," Ibis finds himself a prisoner on Charon's ferry. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Unfetter a Sealed Letter." Captain Marvel: The Mystery of the Flying Studio; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Lance O'Casey: The Beacon of Death; Golden Arrow: The Harvest Rustlers; Dizzy Daisy Needs Coaching; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: Prisoner on Charon's Ferry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Howard Boughner, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The Disaster Master keeps Captain Marvel hopping with his ability to create volcanoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters anywhere on Earth. Lance and Mike encounter a mad scientist whose new plant formula makes people into robots to be commanded. Golden Arrow plays a deadly game of lacrosse. Captain Marvel Duels the Disaster Master!; Doc Sorebones; Tightwad Tad; Lance O'Casey: The Flowers of Death; Golden Arrow: The Ball of Doom; Dopey Danny Dee; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Enchanted Forest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson goes to cover a uranium rush, Captain Marvel finds Dr. Sivana at the bottom of it, and a dinosaur-like creature at the bottom of the cave. Inspector Blake seeks Lance and Mike's help in smashing an oil-stock racket. Outlaws decide the best way to stop Golden Arrow is to steal his bow and quiver. Ibis and Taia face the Rust Men of Mars. Captain Marvel Battles the Underground Mystery Menace!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Lance O'Casey: The Great Oil Swindle; Golden Arrow: Outlaws Upset; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Magician of Mars. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Investigating strange lights on the distant planet of Orella, Captain Marvel attends an interstellar "World's Fair" with some patently Shazam-style weird aliens from various planets. Lance and Mike seek pirate treasure on Lost Island. Golden Arrow becomes involved in the struggle between two cousins over an inheritance. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Grope for Bathtub Soap." Captain Marvel: Terror Stalks the World's Fair!; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Lance O'Casey: The Menace of Lost Island; Golden Arrow: The Secret of the Hollow Hilt; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Tightwad Tad; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: Peril from the Pyramids. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Wow! What a great cover for kids! Although this issue almost certainly was a big seller on the newsstands in its day, turns out it is especially scarce today!

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel thinks he can help a gypsy tribe that appears to be cursed by misfortune. Lance and Mike encounter scientists who think they've discovered the secret of turning sea water into gold. Land-grabbing schemers plot to acquire tribal lands in exchange for food, and Golden Arrow's not having it. Captain Marvel: The Curse of the Nomads!; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Troubled Waters; Golden Arrow: Buffalo Stampede; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Tightwad Tad; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: On the Isle of Forbidden Fruit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A visiting ship from outer space leads to a desperate tug-of-war involving Captain Marvel and all the copper on planet Earth. After rescuing a man who fell off a bridge, Lance and Mike follow the trail of the Pearls of Blood. Ibis and Taia try to protect Lucania after it is attacked by locust swarms, apparently because the ancient Locust God is no longer appeased with sacrifices. Captain Marvel: The Strange Copper Catastrophe; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Pearls of Blood; Golden Arrow: Map of Treachery; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Tightwad Tad; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Swarm of Horrors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel decides to see what one superhuman can do against world hunger. Escapees from "Elcatriz Prison" board the Starfish, causing a fire, and forcing Lance to board the dangerous burning ship to save Mike. Golden Arrow has the chance to expose the greatest fraud the county has ever seen, but first he must start a cave-in in a mine with a single arrow shot. Captain Marvel Battles Hunger; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Killers on the Loose; Golden Arrow: The Freight Fraud; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; What's the Name?; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Magician in the Mirror. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $27.00 View scans 1" Spine split from bottom. Margin piece torn out, slightly affects art. Centerfold detached. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel learns that not only have the insects of the remote Amazon Jungle created their own civilization...but they have The Bomb. Lance and Mike get into an Indiana Jones-style adventure while helping Prof. Rand find the lost Mayan relic called the Red Jaguar. Ibis and Taia must save humanity after a scientist's Alec Holland-like experiment creates weeds that are sentient...and mobile. Captain Marvel Battles the Bug Bombs; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Mystery of the Red Jaguar; Golden Arrow: The Indian Uprising; Brainy Buster; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Menace of the Horror Weeds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, George Marko, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A mysterious dancing plague sweeps over America, and Captain Marvel must discover who's behind it before people dance themselves to death. Lance and Mike go undercover on an offshore gambling ship to help a reporter investigate gangster Giant Pretts. Ibis investigates a strange river flood and encounters the otherworldly Riverman. Captain Marvel Battles the Dancing Plague; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Gamble with Death; Golden Arrow: Wanted for Murder and Robbery; Brainy Buster; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; What's the Name?; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Amazing Riverman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, George Marko, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel encounters Charmee, who makes beautiful but dangerous things, like giant glass snowflakes that fall from the sky. Lance and Mike learn that their enemy, pirate queen Shanghai Lil, has learned to control the very forces of volcanic energy. Ibis and Taia seek whoever brought a zombie back from the dead on a mission of vengeance. Captain Marvel: The Dangerous Beauty Maker; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Deadly Islands; Golden Arrow: One-Man Law; Tightwad Tad; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Dopey Danny Dee; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Undertakers Revenge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel investigates when the specter of Death itself changes everyone in the city into living skeletons, including Billy Batson...or so it seems. Gold dust causes trouble for Golden Arrow. Ibis and Taia battle The Things in the Fog. Captain Marvel: The Death Horror; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Whale Pirates; Golden Arrow: The Gold Dust Trail; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Things in the Fog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Earth gains a new moon, Dr. Sivana sees a chance to have his own world again. As Western hero Golden Arrow bows out of the pages of Whiz Comics, horror host Dr. Death makes his debut. When a sea monster surfaces, Ibis becomes gigantic, to battle it kaiju-to-kaiju. Captain Marvel: Sivanas Monster World; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Killers of Shark Pool; Golden Arrow: Trail of Death!; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Man-Eater from the Deep. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Pete Morisi and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. In his final adventure in Whiz Comics, Billy Batson investigates mysterious disappearances and discovers the "human deep-freeze" maintained by the intelligent, many-tentacled Kraken of legend. Like any Lovecraftian hero, a temporarily Shazam-less Billy responds, "No - No! I'll go gibbering mad!" In another horror-themed tale, war hero Jaspar's spirit pursues his murderer. When archaeologists unleash evil spirits from the tomb of Pharaoh En-Tep, only Ibis knows how to contain them. Captain Marvel: The Legend Horror; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Undercover Warfare; Dr. Death: The Heros Spirit; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Sacrifice Play; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Guardians of the Tomb. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.