Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $995.00 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 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($29.85) will be 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 CGC 3.0 $474.00 Paper: Off white Label #4202680024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.22) will be 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.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $530.00 Paper: Light tan to off white Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back 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 CGC 7.5 $650.00 Paper: Off white Label #0259400020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.50) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $250.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #2010797005

Cover by C. C. Beck. Spy Smasher ad. "The Redskin Riddle," art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel battles Skullface (Hokan). "The Origin of Shazam, No. 3: Atlas" text story, art by Juan Lopez. Captain Marvel, Jr. ad. "The Skull Pendant of Baron Grimm," art by Emil Gershwin; Baron Grimm stands trial for espionage but is found not guilty, and Spy Smasher smells a rat; So he follows Grimm to Lisbon and discovers that Grimm has the judge's sister held prisoner. "What Next for a Hero at Sea?" starring Lance O'Casey and Zola, art by Mark Schneider. Untitled story starring Dr. Voodoo, script by Otto Binder, art by Mark Schneider; Hal, imprisoned in Marco's dungeon, discovers that the true Don Marco is a prisoner as well. "The Flying Dutchman" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Otto Binder, art by Charles Sultan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $450.00 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.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $385.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well 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 $360.00 Paper: Off white Label #4326605005

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.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $420.00 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.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $265.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4341429008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout.

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 CGC 9.6 $2,050.00 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 $345.00 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 8.0 $325.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3992734002

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Frank Bolle, Charlie Tomsey, Al Zere, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When a "volcanist" scientist correctly predicts a volcano will erupt in the city, then demands a fortune to stop it, Captain Marvel suspects shenanigans. Golden Arrow agrees to protect timid tenderfoot Jaspar Meake when he arrives in the West, but Jasper didn't warn him about the real danger he faces. Prince Ibis and Taia discover that vampire Baron Ornzy and his sister Maryani have come to America aboard an ocean liner. Captain Marvel: Volcano Villainy; Freshman Freddy: Tricked; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: Night Watch; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Fuzzy Bear; Ibis the Invincible and the Vampire Twins. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $530.00 Paper: White Label #3709288004

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Charlie Tomsey, Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel tries to contain the chaos after gold is discovered in the city. Outlaws capture Golden Arrow and make him the target in a game of William Tell, but they didn't reckon on his lightning reflexes. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Belay Your Neck Array." And Captain Marvel offers a patriotic song, "I'm the You in the U.S.A." Captain Marvel and the Modern Gold Rush; Doc Sorebones; Wilbur the Waiter; Kanvasback: Sideshow Capers; Golden Arrow: The Arrows of Destruction; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; The Culture Corner; Bulletman: The Case of the Lapsed Memory; Judge Smudge; Freshman Freddy: Hokus Pokus; The Whiz Quiz; Ibis the Invincible: The Enchanted Maiden. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $199.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Label #4276005024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be 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.