Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $995.00 View scans Restored: B1 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. tear seals to cover & interior, spine split sealed to cover. Label #2031040006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Squadron of Doom," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy investigates the mysterious disappearance of the freighter, Red Star, last seen near the coast of Greenland; There he discovers that Rodney Stark has invented a machine that slowly melts ice, freeing prehistoric men, whom he uses as slaves to build a massive air force to attack and subdue the United States. Untitled Golden Arrow story, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; Carol's murderous uncles hope to convince her that her gold mine is haunted. Untitled Lance O'Casey story, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Horned Bear" text story. "The Mask's Kidnapping Scheme," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "Peril in Fort Worth" starring Dan Dare, art by Al Carreno. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "Chaos at the Carnival" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $249.95 or Best Offer View scans Restored (see item notes) Interior is complete. Front cover missing. RESTORATION. Tear seal to first page. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Menace of the Skull," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy discovers a connection between accidents occurring on the beach and the presence of a strange yacht anchored nearby; He discovers that wealthy people have disappeared and are being held for ransom. "Death Hits the Bull's-Eye" starring Golden Arrow, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Bronk and Brute Braddock. "The Islanders' Gorilla-God" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett; vs. Raider Brand. "Menace of the Magnetic Mine" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. The Mask. "Counterfeiter's Conspiracy" starring Dan Dare, art by Harry Anderson. "Jungle Luck" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "The Treachery of Carl Brand" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $700.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4309261002

Cover by C. C. Beck. "Fantastic Crimes of Dr. Durgan," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Mr. Morris tells Billy that the theft of the fabulous Elban Crown Jewels could lead to war between the nation of Elba and the U.S. unless the jewels are recovered; Billy discovers an evil scientist that is shrinking innocent men to minute proportions and flying them in model planes to various areas to commit crimes. "Race Against a Noose" starring Golden Arrow, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Yellow Feather. "The BLACKBIRD Pirates" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Hypno-Ray Affair" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; vs. The Mask. "The Radio Racketeers" starring Dan Dare, art by Harry Anderson; vs. Power. "You Never Can Tell" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script by John Hampton, art by Mac Raboy; Hal and Nikko explore the Temple of Gold and discover the secret of how Maxinya came to live in the jungle. "The Wrath of Piang" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Piang and Carl Brand. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $319.00 or Best Offer View scans Interior is complete. Full length spine split (taped). 1" spine split on interior wraps. Centerfold detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Engine of Doom," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy asks Mr. Morris if he could go to Europe and ride back on a refugee rescue ship as the Gnazis have threatened to torpedo it, endangering the lives of innocent women and children. "Ballots and Blood" starring Golden Arrow, art by Pete Costanza. "Chestful of Danger" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett. "The Mask's Fifth Column," script by Bill Parker; Spy Smasher, Eve and Admiral Corby are all in on the battle against the Mask's Fifth Columnists, many of whom are hiding in a mountain stronghold, awaiting orders from their leader to attack Washington. "The Big Shot" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan. "Jungle Magic" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy; Hal and Nikko, while on a hunting trip, discover a diamond mine and diamonds that can be sold and the money used to build a jungle hospital. "The Widow's Wishes" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $400.00 View scans Staple rust. Water damage.

Add to cart CGC 0.1 $200.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Coverless. Label #4473347006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. "Sivana's Ghostly Power," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Sivana, concentrating on scientific calculations while in prison, chances upon a formula that allows him to pass through any solid object; Soon after, mysterious crimes begin occurring and Billy gets hot on the trail to locate ther person he knows is responsible: Sivana! "The Talking Totem Pole," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "The Dragon of Hong Kong starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett; vs. Sing Fat and Hong Kong Dragon members. "The Mask's Secret Weapon" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, art by Charles Sultan; vs. Grosso. "The Warning of XYZ" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan. "The Ghost" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script by John Hampton, art by Mac Raboy. "The Castle of Trug" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Origin of Dr. Sivana," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy is awarded the trophy for doing the most outstanding radio work for the year; Later, he takes Beautia out to eat and is accosted by some thugs; Not realizing they work for Sivana, Billy soon learns of the evil scientist's Ultra-Frequency device. "The Crimes of the Crystal" starring Companions Three, art by Ken Battefield. "The Taming of El Tigre" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett; vs. El Tigre. "The Corruption of Spy Smasher," art by Pete Costanza. "The Air Pirates" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan. "Fire Devil" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Giant Spider" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Trug. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $339.00 or Best Offer View scans Interior is complete, but brittle. Full-length spine split through cover and several wraps. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "Confrontation with Spy Smasher," pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Sterling Morris calls Billy into his office and shows him newspaper headlines about Spy Smasher running wild and posing a real danger to U.S. defense sectors; Upon hearing that the former hero is at the federal penitentiary helping prisoners escape, Billy changes to Captain Marvel and travels to the prison to stop Spy Smasher. "Carol Braddock - Marked for Death" starring Golden Arrow, art by Pete Costanza. "The Land of the Leopard Men" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett. "The Trap for Eve Corby" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. "The Gas Gun Murders" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan; vs. John Elton. "Circus Hero" text story, art by Carl Formes. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Man Whose Words Came True" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Trug. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. "The Threat to Sterling Morris," pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Mr. Morris is threatened by Spy Smasher with death because he was called to Washington D.C. to organize U.S. radio for its part in the defense program; Billy decides to call on Captain Marvel to act as bodyguard but in disguise; Although Morris averts danger, Marvel learns that Spy Smasher has stolen the army's newest and most secret weapon: a gas so deadly that there is no defense against it. "The Secret Airplane Base" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett. "Confrontation with Captain Marvel," art by Charles Sultan; Spy Smasher uses his Hypno-Ray Flashlight on a group of common laborers to put them under his spell, then uses the men to cause havoc and destruction. "Cave-In at the Bar-X Mine" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan. Rollo Bollo "The Snake of Ceylon" text story, art by Carl Formes. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Kidnapped Cadet," art by Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $2,100.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) Centerfold detached. Label #2081582001

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. "The Awakening of Spy Smasher," pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Nazi agents approach Spy Smasher and offer him a medal from the War Lord (i.e. Adolf Hitler), saying that the War Lord wants Spy Smasher to take over his spying and sabotage work in America; But Spy Smasher refuses and the agents conspire to kill the hypnotized hero; However, Captain Marvel sees that Spy Smasher, even though the Brainograph has done its work well, still has some good qualities. "The Bandits Who Took a Town" starring Golden Arrow. "Into the Volcano" starring Lance O'Casey. "Fighting Side-By-Side with Captain Marvel," pencils by Charles Sultan, inks by Charles Sultan; Restored to his sanity by Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher vows to escape the clutches of the Nazi agents who have captured him and plan on torturing him. "The Case of the Tiger's Eye" starring Dan Dare. "The Saving Dagger" text story, art by Carl Formes (Larac Semrof). Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Giant's House" starring Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $1,650.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Pedigree: Promise Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) The Promise Collection. Label #1974334007

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "The Black Magician," art by C.C. Beck; A mysterious character, who hears Billy's broadcast in which he states that the stories of witchcraft and black magic have come out of the back country from time to time and are mostly pure imagination, decides to make a believer out of the young broadcaster! "The Evil Guides" starring Golden Arrow, art by Golden Arrow. "The Antarctic's Tropics" starring Lance O'Casey. "Spy Smasher's Shakedown Cruise," art by Charles Sultan. "Patriots for Gain" starring Dan Dare. "The Gunman and the Boy" text story, art by Carl Formes (La Rac Semrof). Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy; After fighting off a pirate ship, Hal and Nero leave the Spanish ship to continue looking for the Golden Flask. "To Shrink a Giant" starring Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $299.95 or Best Offer View scans Interior complete. Heavy water damage with ink bleed and paper deterioration. Mold. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "Crusher of Crime," pencils by C. C. Beck; Sivana has a surprise in store for Captain Marvel, when he creates a new alloy stronger than steel and an electric motor more delicate than jewelry, all of which give him very strong powers; But he still needs human blood in his formula and Billy Batson is to supply that! "The Devil's Cave Deathtrap" starring Golden Arrow. "Monkey Mission" starring Lance O'Casey. "The Blitzys Strike" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. "The Missing Mummy" starring Dan Dare. "Trapper's Revenge" text story, art by Carl Formes (LaRac Semrof). "The Queen of the Giants" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mac Raboy. Deal with the "Devil" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Trug. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $365.00 View scans Paper: Off white Centerfold Detached Label #18-3C0FFC4-027

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $474.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4202680024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Vengeful Four," art by C. C. Beck; Three young men from different areas of the country (Texas, the Ozarks, and Brooklyn), all named Billy Batson, were reading Captain Marvels comic book adventures and happened to wonder if saying "Shazam" would work for them as well; As it happened, Tall Billy, Hill Billy, and Fat Billy were captured, along with the real Billy, by Sivana and his gang. "The Railroad Wreckers" starring Golden Arrow. "Crew of Criminals" starring Lance O'Casey. "Blitzing the Blitzys" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan: vs. Otto Bund and Blitzys. "Death to the Traitor" text story, art by Carl Formes (as LaRac Semrof). "The Vital Defense Plans" starring Dan Dare. "Dr. Voodoo's Revenge," art by Mac Raboy; Hal and Nero escape from the giants and begin a long climb up a cliff face. "The Coming of Half-Man" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Half-Man. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Temple of Itzalotahui," script and pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Billy and Whitey go to Guatemala to rescue Mr. Malcolm who returned to Central America on a second expedition and disappeared. "The Rattler" starring Golden Arrow. "Showdown with Kurt Bund" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. "The End of the Mutineers" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Lance O'Casey. "Paid in Full" text story, art by Carl Formes. "The Sinister Spider" starring Dan Dare. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy; While Hal and Nero battle a dragon, Anita and the Flask are taken by the pirate, Herculo Svenson. "Into the Black Hole" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Half-Man. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $200.00 View scans Trimmed TRIMMED. Spine severely damaged (book removed from a bound volume). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. "The Bal Masque," art by C. C. Beck; Billy and Whitey return from their adventure in Guatemala (where they battled the Mayan monkey-god) and receive a note from Mr. Morris to meet him in Washington D.C. in regards to a secret mission; They are instructed to meet the radio station owner at a masked ball, and he introduces the pair to the ambassador and his daughter. "The Man Who Bet the Ranch on Golden Arrow." "Crack Shot" text story, art by Joseph J. Millard. "Hunt for the Sea Raider," art by Lance O'Casey. "Schtinker's Mosquito Murders" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. Untitled Chubby story, script and art by Tom McNamara. "Battle on the Sea" staring Dr. Voodoo, art by George Tuska; Hal and Nero catch up to and board Svenson's ship; They make their way to the cabin where Anita is being held and then are set upon by the pirates. "Sacrifice to the Angry God," art by Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $530.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Centerfold detached. Label #3876557001

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Secret of the Ring," art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel must rescue Whitey and Mr. Morris as well as secure the code message from Lulette's ring. Ad for Captain Marvel Adventures. "Free Press" starring Golden Arrow. "A Cop's Revenge" text story, art by Carl Formes. "Herr Gloobel's Tornado Gun" starring Spy Smasher. "Island of Cannibals" starring Lance O'Casey. Untitled Chubby story, script and art by Tom McNamara. "Trapped!" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mark Schneider; Hal and Nero battle Svenson's pirate crew but the wily pirate manages to escape the ship with Anita as his hostage. "Christmas with Half-Man" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $299.95 or Best Offer View scans 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. "The Amazing Trip into Time," art by C. C. Beck; Captain vs. Sivana. "Danger Lurks on Every Trail for Golden Arrow"; vs. Billy the Cad. "Hercules - the Strongest and Bravest" text story, art by Juan Lopez. "The Schooner of Scoundrels" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Mark Schneider. "Spiggetti, the Knife-Throwing Saboteur" starring Spy Smasher; Angelo hates the U.S. with a passion for jailing him for 10 years, and he is ordered to attend a Defense Ball in Washington D.C. and kill a specific government official. "The Castle of Doom" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mark Schneider; Hal approaches the Castle of Doom and is taken by the Death Guards. "The Return of Rameses" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Dervish of Ank-Har," art by C. C. Beck; Militant Moslems the Dervish of Ank-Har, who is quite rude and vocal about his loathing for America, throws Billy Batson into a trashcan, and yanks out a scimitar with which to smite Billy's radio when SHAZAM, Captain Marvel, shows up. "The Jumped Claim" starring Golden Arrow. "Shazam: Zeus, Master of Power" text story, art by Juan Lopez. "Spy Smasher Wrestles for the World," pencils by Emil Gershwin; Spy Smasher challenges Grunt to let him wrestle with Hans the Terrible. "The Rock of Ratu" starring Lance O'Casey, art by Mark Schneider. "Blind-Man's Vengeance!" starring Dr. Voodoo, script by Otto Binder, art by Mark Schneider; Aided by the blind Don Marco, Hal battles Black Marco to the death and his rewarded with the Golden Flask. "Ibis in the Realm of the Dead" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $315.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4326629013

Cover by Marc Swayze. Written by Marc Swayze, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Marc Swayze, Harry Anderson, Bob Hebberd, George Storm and unknown. Captain Marvel in "The Return of the Trolls" by Marc Swayze. Plus: Golden Arrow in "The Talking Bear"; Spy Smasher in "The Nazi Lightning"; 2-page text story "To the Shores of Amchika" by Nathaniel Nitkin; Lance O'Casey in "The Lost City of Kazar" with art by Harry Anderson; Ibis the Invincible in "The Return of the Flying Dutchman" by Otto Binder and Bob Hebberd; and Colonel Porterhouse in parody tale "The Wee Folk" with art by George Storm. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Written by Tom McNamara and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Louis Cazeneuve, Tom McNamara, Clem Weisbecker, Bob Hebberd and unknown. Captain Marvel stars in an amazing story of life in the ruins of civilization: "One Thousand Years from Now" with art by C.C. Beck (continues next issue). Plus: Golden Arrow in "Badman Carew" with art by Louis Cazeneuve; 2-page text story "The Last Shot" by Ray Tender; Spy Smasher in "The Bomber's Farm"; Cousin Egbert tale "A Good Guy in the Bad Lands" by Tom McNamara; Little Albert 1-pager; "Lance O'Casey Saves the Panama Canal" with art by Clem Weisbecker; and Ibis the Invincible in "The Jonah Curse" with art by Bob Hebberd. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. Written by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Harry Parkhurst, Dick Briefer, Emil Gershwin, Clem Weisbecker and unknown. Featuring "The Life Story of Captain Marvel" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Golden Arrow in "The Grizzly Bear Mystery" with art by Harry Parkhurst; "Jack the Second (Modern Giant Killer)" with art by Dick Briefer; "Spy Smasher Joins the Junior Spy Smashers" with art by Emil Gershwin; Hedda and Tails 1-pager by Victor Pazmino; Lance O'Casey in "Dukwadl, Maker of Zombies" with art by Clem Weisbecker; 2-page text story "The Fox Hole" by Nathaniel Nitkin; and Ibis the Invincible in "The City of Skeletons"! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $330.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) Label #0062082006

Written by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Bob Hebberd, Jack Binder and unknown. Featuring "Captain Marvel and the Old Cowboy" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Ibis the Invincible in "The Mystery of the Missing Leprechaun" with art by Bob Hebberd; Spy Smasher in "The Upside Down Mystery" with story by Otto Binder and pencils by Jack Binder; 2-page text story "The Sun Shines Bright" by Jess Benton; Widgey's Whirligigs 1-pager; Golden Arrow in "Butu, the Ancient Bow-Man"; Rubbernose Randolph 1-pager "He Isn't as Dumb as He Looks" by Art Helfant; and Lance O'Casey in "The Man-Made Monster"! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $250.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4326605005

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $249.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover oxidation, water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by C.C. Beck. Written by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Menzer, Emil Gershwin, Bob Hebberd and Clem Weisbecker. Captain Marvel in "Trouble in Tin Pan Alley" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Golden Arrow in "The Fiddler" with art by Kurt Menzer; Spy Smasher in "The Wires of Death" by Otto Binder and Emil Gershwin; Ibis the Invincible in "Ignus, the Fire Fiend" with art by Bob Hebberd; Lance O'Casey in "Plague of the Seas" with art by Clem Weisbecker; Horace Hotstuff 1-pager by Howard Boughner; Wicky and O'Shawnessy in 2-page text story "The Dog Plays Fullback" by Rod Reed; Pee Wee Pete 2-pager; and Ezry of the Ozarks 1-pager. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by C. C. Beck, Al Carreno, and Alex Blum. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel is chosen to judge a beauty contest, but one of the contestants is the daughter of a wizard, who threatens an ugliness curse if she loses. Lance O'Casey and Mike investigate a supposed sea serpent, and find a secret Axis super-weapon. A hobo is transformed by Ibis's magical Ibistick into a second Ibis. Captain Marvel: The Beauty Contest; Golden Arrow: The Iron Horse; Spy Smasher: Mystery of Spy Island; Lance O'Casey: The Deadly Seadragon; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: Bobo the Hobo. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Al Carreno and Pete Riss. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. In an amusing story, Billy Batson gets a night job in a munitions plant to aid the war effort, and works for a pushy Rosie the Riveter type. But Captain Marvel falls in love with her, resulting in conflict between the two identities! Golden Arrow suspects shenanigans when an animal trainer advertises a talking bear. Spy Smasher investigates when poisonous flowers are sent to military leaders. Plus a PSA on wartime paper rationing, Be a Junior Spy Smasher. Captain Marvel Falls in Love; Golden Arrow: The Talking Animals; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Flowers of Fear; Prince Ibis Pursues the Gay Nineties Gangster; Lance O' Casey: The Boy Beggar. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $210.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: See item notes Significant front/back scuff(s). Top edge label strip problem (old style slabs only). Label #1102744015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Al Carreno and Pete Costanza. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel is finagled into filling in for the absent mayor of tiny Yoklburg, who also serves as the local cop, fireman, justice of the peace, and even hotel bellboy. Sharp-shooting action girl Conchita Marquita Pepita Etcetera thinks her new mail-order husband is Golden Arrow, and when she finds out it's actually Pancho, the lead starts flying. Spy Smasher seeks the saboteurs targeting Spy Harbor. Plus a PSA on wartime paper rationing, Captain Marvel Puts the Scraps in the Scrap. Captain Marvel: Jack-of-All-Trades; Golden Arrow: Two-Gun Totin' Mama; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Wreckers of Spy Harbor; Ibis the Invincible: The Deadly Dead. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $325.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white The Bobby Blue Collection. Label #4340629008

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Harry Parkhurst. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson hears reports that Captain Marvel is going on strange sprees of violence late at night, he decides maybe it's time for Captain Marvel to retire. A new expert archer appears on the scene, leading to an old-fashioned archery contest with Golden Arrow. A mischievous goblin makes trouble for Ibis and Taia. Captain Marvel Retires; Golden Arrow Meets His Rival; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Mild Mr. Meek; Ibis the Invincible: The Little Man Who Isn't Here. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Charlie Tomsey and Harry Parkhurst. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The invention of rocket-powered "seven league boots" leads to Captain Marvel becoming a murder suspect. Spy Smasher investigates when faulty sand causes delays in Allied ship-building during WWII. Ibis uses his powers to help a troubled man go straight after mistakes lead him to a life of crime. Plus an ad for Mary Marvel fashions (dresses, not the costume). Captain Marvel: The Seven League Boots; Golden Arrow: The Fighting Challenge; Spy Smasher: The Japanese Sandman; Ibis the Invincible: The End of the Wrong Road; Horace Hotstuff; David Had a Slingshot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $115.00 View scans Only one staple (manufacturing).

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $79.95 or Best Offer View scan Water damage. Cover and interior oxidation. Staple rust, rust migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, and Harry Parkhurst. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Seemingly harmless stamp collecting leads to trouble for Captain Marvel. Ibis steps in with his magic when strange seeds produce horrifying plants. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Stop Brooding If Your Ears Are Protruding."And a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Captures Red the Terror!, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Captain Marvel: The Marvel Stamps; Golden Arrow: Gone with the White Wind; Tommy Clock's Tap Routine; The Culture Corner; Spy Smasher Fills a Dead Man's Shoes; Pie Masher; Horace Hotstuff; Ibis the Invincible: The Sinister Seeds! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Auction Item: VG 4.0 View scans Auction opens January 4 Moisture damage.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $75.00 View scans Cover oxidation. Water damage. Glue on front cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, and August Froehlich. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel must stop Abra Cadabro, the evil stage magician, from murdering his own brother as part of his act. When Golden Arrow tries to solve the mystery of the missing loot, his arrow does double duty. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Cure Flat Feet." Captain Marvel: Stage Magician; Golden Arrow Plays Cupid; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Successful Failure; Horace Hotstuff; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: Ibis Plays Ball. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $200.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by C. C. Beck. 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. Captain Marvel faces a rogue sea captain with strange powers. Ibis uses magic to discover how the con is performed at a rigged horse race. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Boot a Fly off Your Snoot." Captain Marvel and Old Man River; Horace Hotstuff; Golden Arrow: The Horse's Hoax; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.; Wilbur the Waiter; Spy Smasher: The Exploding Mains; Night Chase; Whipper-Snappers; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: Ibis Goes to the Races; Doc Sorebones; Mickey the Monitor Dishes It Out; Captain Marvel: The Berserk Giant. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $2,050.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Promise The Promise Collection. Label #1974249008

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Bernie Krigstein, Howard Boughner, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Golden Arrow dresses as William Tell for a Mardi Gras party, but doesn't know why someone would want to steal his apple, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. When Taia's soul is captured by the witches of Bald Mountain, only Ibis and his Ibistick can save her. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Go Soak Your Head." Captain Marvel and the Junkman Mystery!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.; Golden Arrow and the Mardi Gras; Whipper-Snappers; Whiz Quiz; Wilbur the Waiter; The Spot; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: The Witches' Sabbath; Doc Sorebones; Ezra of the Ozarks; Figure Frets; Mickey the Monitor: Master Strategist; Crime Smasher: Peak of His Career. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $270.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy Davis Crippen "D" Copy. Label #0745274009

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bernie Krigstein, Gus Ricca and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A stolen golden arrow is enough to frame Golden Arrow for murder, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. When crooks try to swindle a fishing fleet with phony documents, Captain Marvel's hands are tied - so young Leopold becomes Red Cloak, the boy pirate. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Put a Wave in Your Hair." And "Comix Cards" (like the later Marvel Value Stamps) featuring two popular characters, Hopalong Cassidy and Nyoka the Jungle Girl. Captain Marvel and the Boy Pirate!; Witless Witmore: Book-Minded; Whipper-Snappers; Golden Arrow and the Secret of the Golden Arrow; Wickys Bubble Trouble; Turn About; Ibis the Invincible and the King of Darkness; Wilbur the Waiter; The Culture Corner: How to Put a Wave in Your Hair. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $189.00 View scan Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #4276005024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

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.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $105.00 View scans

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.

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.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $59.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

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.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $480.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4407015006

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.