Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books graded by CGC
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Item #61161106
Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 16 CGC 2.5 Conserved
Conserved
Paper: Off white to white
Conservation includes: staples cleaned.
Label #4426522012
Starts Jul 6 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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Item #61135596
Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 89 CGC 6.0
Paper: Cream to off white
Label #4427483020
Starts Jul 6 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.