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    Whiz Comics (1940) 83 VG- 3.5

    Ended Feb 22 2020
    Winning Bid $52

    Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Harry Parkhurst, Ken Bald, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Golden Arrow must aim true to prevent Tradin' Sam from being killed by a crooked showman, in a story with the memorable title "The Cow Boogie Man." Ibis helps the current owner of Loncreagh Castle figure out why the ghost of his ancestor Lord Loncreagh is trying to kill him. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Eat Crackers in Bed." Captain Marvel: The Magic Locket; Pee Wee Pete: The Elephant's Trunk; Golden Arrow: The Cow Boogie Man; Whipper-Snappers; Whiz Quiz; Wilbur the Waiter; A Blank Sheet; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: The Ghostly Cavalier; Doc Sorebones; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Judge Smudge; Crime Smasher Goes for a Ride. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG- 3.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)