Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 16 Coverless

INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

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.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4192377019

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.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 136 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Water saturation.

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.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 152 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

Interior is complete. RESTORATION. Piece-fill.

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.