Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books 1947

Captain Marvel in "The Atomic Shop," Golden Arrow in "The Delight of Helpful Jones," Ibis the Invincible in "The Land of Legends," Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr. in "It's Cold in Them thar Hills," and Crime Smasher in "The Footloose Cinderella." Two "Comix Cards" feature Ibis and Bulletman/Bulletgirl. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bernie Krigstein, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Golden Arrow learns a murder was just an attempt to foment war between Dry Gulch and nearby Natives, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Captain Marvel tries to help earthquake-stricken San Lojardo rebuild its clock tower, but someone doesn't want it rebuilt. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Eat Spaghetti without Getting Wetty." Captain Marvel: The Clock of San Lojardo; Wilbur the Waiter; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Dry Gulch Massacre; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Ibis the Invincible: The Golden Whale; Giggle Gags. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Irvin Steinberg, Gus Ricca and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel tries to cope when Sivana and his kids Georgia and Sivana Jr. make simultaneous attacks on the city with their latest wicked inventions. Golden Arrow realizes the "Indians" in the hills outside town are actually horse rustlers trying to disguise their racket. The last of the undersea immortals known as the Tritons tries to capture Ibis and Taia to be his servants, but Ibis gives Taia the strength to fight back, in a fun action-girl sequence. Captain Marvel Fights the Sivana Family; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: Unexplored Territory; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Giggle Gags; Ibis the Invincible: The Lonely Triton. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Ibis and Taia investigate reports of a haunted house, in a story with art by Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. In a fun Easter egg, Schaffenberger drew himself and his wife Dorothy into the story as prospective haunted-house buyers. Helpful Jones thinks his latest invention, unbreakable handcuffs, will go over big with the sheriff, but he chooses the wrong moment to show him. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Keep Your Sox Up." Captain Marvel: The War of the Gods; The Culture Corner; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: The Unbreakable Handcuffs; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Ibis the Invincible: Ghost of a Chance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. A modern-day descendant of the Thief of Bagdad unleashes his ancestor's magic carpet, in a story with art by Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Golden Arrow is a guest at a wedding, and is called on to solve the mystery of the stolen wedding presents. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Snore Without Being a Bore." And a delightful vintage ad for Schwinn bicycles featuring movie cowboy Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger: "Next to riding you, Trigger, there's nothing like riding a Schwinn!" Captain Marvel: The Wonderful Magic Carpet; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Wedding Day Mystery; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Man with Nine Lives! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel faces a supervillain called Spider Man (no relation), who has invented a sticky, web-like substance and plans to rob Fort Knox, in a story by Shazam's creators Otto Binder and C. C. Beck. Prisoners being escorted by Golden Arrow and the sheriff wait for the moment to make their break. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Wear a Tight Collar." Captain Marvel and the Webs of Crime; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: Jailhouse Fire; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: Death of the Cat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The final exam at a school for evil sorcerers means nothing but trouble for Ibis and Taia, in a story with art by Superman artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Outlaws conceive of an innovative new getaway to escape Golden Arrow: a hot-air balloon. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Save Your Sox." Captain Marvel: The Mail Girl; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Balloon Robbers; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: School for Sorcerers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bernie Krigstein, Pete Costanza, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The unveiling of a Captain Marvel statue at Radio WHIZ brings trouble for the real Captain Marvel. When gold is discovered in the nearby hills, Golden Arrow must figure out how to stop claim-jumpers, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Get Your Beard Sheared."And a Tootsie Roll ad, The Secret-Play Touchdown, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Infinity cover by Pete Costanza. Captain Marvel: The Mill Menace; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Unlucky Gold Rush; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Man Who Escaped. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bernie Krigstein, C.C. Beck, Irvin Steinberg, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel tries to help the failing community of Opportunity live up to its name. Golden Arrow must race against time to prevent an ill woman from being poisoned by her own medicine, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Get a Stamp Damp." Captain Marvel: The Land of Opportunity; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Golden Arrow: The Prescription of Death; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Mickey the Monitor; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Ibistick Fails. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.