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Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) comic books in grade FN or better, graded by CGC

  • Item #64055203
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    Stories and art by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, and Pete Costanza. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvel Family finds King Arthur's Round Table, soon to be their regular meeting spot - but first they must prevent Professor Goondok and his goons from getting hold of it. Captain Marvel Jr. tries to help Lens Louie film a newsreel, but Louie turns out to be the worst cameraman ever. Mary Marvel happens on a strange old man in the forest singing the most beautiful tune, but evil songwriter Ike Plugger wants the tune for himself. Introducing the Marvel Round Table; Peewee Pete; Smoke Screen for Murder; Captain Marvel Jr. and the Worlds Worst Cameraman; Judge Smudge; Mary Marvel: Forest Symphony; Kanvasback Kenny Battles Cupid; Captain Marvel and the Melancholy Clown. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #57439773
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    Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. The Marvel Family Smashes the Legend of Atlantis, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The Marvel Family proves Atlantis was a myth, and is really Australia--which is surprising, since Cap, Jr. visited Atlantis in issue #10. Rubbernose Randolph humor page by Art Helfant. The Curse of the Tomb starring Captain Marvel [Billy Batson], Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman], and Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]. The Payoff humor page by Judge Smudge, script and art by Howard Boughner. The Woman of a Thousand Faces starring Mary Marvel, script by Otto Binder. How To Crack Open A Soft-Boiled Egg--Culture Corner humor half-page by Basil Wolverton. Biggest Loafer In Town humor half-page by Lazy Lee. Race With Death text story. Air Minded starring Headline Harry, script and art by Howard Boughner. The Mightiest Meteor Shower starring Captain Marvel and Sivana, script by Otto Binder, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. Value of Friendship humor page starring Boxcar Benny. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #62297657
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    $1,420.00
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4487780002
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    Stories and art by Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. In an issue-length, multi-part adventure, The Marvel Family tries to prevent another of King Kull's attacks on civilization. This story promotes the "Junior U.N.," similar to the later Model UN, and indirectly the United Nations, a new organization at the time. Another unforgettable cover, possibly by Pete Costanza. The Threat of the Junior U.N., Chapter One: The Beastman Strikes; Green Thumb; Lazy Lee; Boxcar Benny; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Chapter Two: The Marvel Air Lift; Headline Harry: The Stingiest Man in Town; The Torrential Downpour; Chapter Three: Peace or War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60111537
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    Marvel Family (1945 Fawcett) 83 CGC 7.0

    Label #4307666005

    Starts Jan 3

    Stories and art by Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. While visiting Pa Potter, Billy, Mary and Freddy discover an old treasure map and go in search of lost treasure. This Goonies-style adventure takes a left turn with the appearance of the Scarlet Skull and his army of zombies, something only the Marvels can handle. Headline Harry's hand-grenade joke gets him assigned to the underworld beat. The Flying Skull; FBI Triumphs; Lazy Lee; Boxcar Benny; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Headline Harry: The Handy Hand Grenade; Wilbur the Waiter; Rubbernose Randolph; The Marvel Family Battles Chief Thundercloud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.