Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books 1940-1942

No number on cover, #2 inside. Cover by C. C. Beck. Origin and 1st appearance of newsstand Capt. Marvel in "Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company. "Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need. "Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula. Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home. "The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. "Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. Illustrated contest page in which readers are asked to name their favorite Whiz Comics character in a 50 word or less letter. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $369.00 View scans Interior is complete, but brittle. Full-length spine split through cover (taped) and a few wraps. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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 $299.95 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 GD- 1.8 $320.00 View scans 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

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.

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.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $375.00 View scans Interior is complete. Full-length spine split (taped). Cover detached. Tape on interior cover. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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.

Add to cart Coverless $99.95 or Best Offer View scans NCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (missing story pages 3-6, 31-34, 57/58), interrupts art and story. 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 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 CBCS 3.5 $500.00 View scans Paper: Off white Centerfold Detached Label #18-3C0FFC4-027

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $340.00 View scans 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $323.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Centerfold detached. Label #20-48E05B5-015 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $415.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #1093494014

Add to cart GD 2.0 $449.95 or Best Offer View scans 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, 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 CGC 5.0 $530.00 View scans 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 View scans Paper: Off white Label #0259400020 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium 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 PR 0.5 $149.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Coupon cut, affects Golden Arrow story. Cover detached. 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 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 PR 0.5 $69.95 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Pages 31-38 missing. Full length spine split to all interior wraps. Brittle. 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. Written by unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Harry Anderson, Bob Hebberd and unknown. Captain Marvel must contend with Adolf-Puss and Blabbermouth Musso in "The War of the Trolls" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Golden Arrow in "Ring Fighting Made Easy"; "Spy Smasher Goes to Chinatown"; Lance O'Casey in "Private Blitz" with art by Harry Anderson; 2-page text story "The Clue on the Clue" by Elmer Wexler; "Dr. Voodoo Routs the Huns"; and Ibis the Invincible tale "The Wishing Fool" with art by Bob Hebberd. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by Ray Harford, Harry Anderson and unknown. Captain Marvel and Spy Smasher team up "To Crush America's Phantom Foe!" with art by Ray Harford. Plus: Golden Arrow in "The Race of Death"; Lance O'Casey in "The Golden Buddha" with pencils by Harry Anderson; 1-page Famous Blitzkriegs of the Past story "Godfrey of Bouillion"; 2-page text story "The Hostage" by William Cuthbert; Dr. Voodoo in "The Murderous Vampire"; and Ibis the Invincible in "The Huns Ride Forth"! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $245.00 View scans Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Cover by C.C. Beck and Emil Gershwin. Written by Dave Berg and unknown. Art by Dave Berg, Harry Anderson, George Storm, Bob Hebberd and unknown. Captain Marvel and the Three Fates in "The Stitch in Time" by Dave Berg. Plus: Golden Arrow in "A School of Justice"; Spy Smasher versus "The Eight Nazi Saboteurs"; 2-page text story "Too Many Spies" by Joseph J. Mallard; "Lance O'Casey Meets the Amazons" with art by Harry Anderson; Colonel Porterhouse in parody tale "The Port of Missing Men" with art by George Storm; and Ibis the Invincible in "A Dead Man's Curse" with art by Bob Hebberd. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.