Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books 1951

Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Clem Weisbecker, Walter Palais, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel has fought a lot of strange villains, but the cloud thief is a new one even for him. Bluenoses in Dry Gulch threaten violence against a theater troupe if they put on their show, and Golden Arrow gets bodyguard duty. Ibis and Taia must prevent evil sorcerers from taking over the Earth. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Clap without Mishap." Captain Marvel: The Man Who Stole the Clouds; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: Box Office Appeal; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: Pirate Warfare; Wilbur the Waiter; The Big Beating; Memories; Fainthart; Ibis the Invincible: The Day the Sorcerers Rule. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention causes the very minerals of the Earth to revolt against humanity. Golden Arrow races against time to fetch medicine that can save an elderly rancher's life. Ibis fights the Flame Men after they emerge from an active volcano. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to See TV." Captain Marvel: The Revolt of the Minerals; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: The Race Against Death; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Flame Men; Hospitable Hopper; Muscle Hedd. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Clem Weisbecker, Frank Bolle, Frank Little, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. The TV industry of the planet Thavia recruits Captain Marvel as the star of its gladiator-like reality show. Golden Arrow's rival Black Arrow returns, just as Golden Arrow is trapped inside a burning farmhouse. While sailing in the Aegean, Ibis and Taia encounter an ancient Roman vessel that has been transported through time, and its captain thinks Taia is Cleopatra. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Be Particular and Sit Perpendicular." Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger has Captain Marvel punching out a T-Rex. Captain Marvel Fights the Television Trap!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Return of Black Arrow; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey Raids the Antarctic Hide-Out!; Muscle Hedd; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: Double Date!; Ibis the Invincible: The Twist in Time. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson dedicates the new radio station in the town of Alligator Hide, he is surprised to see Captain Marvel is there too. Lance and Mike are hired to find sunken treasure, unaware that their clients are "dope" smugglers trying to retrieve their loot. Oil wildcatters break into a subterranean cavern where the Earth Brain dwells, and only Ibis can put it back to sleep. Captain Marvel Saves Captain Marvel; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Worthless Ranch; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Mysterious Voyage!; Huck and Buck; Rancher Rollins and His Son, Junior; Birthday on the Ranch; Wilbur the Waiter; Freshman Freddy: Double Date!; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Earth Brain. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Dick Dillin, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel briefly becomes a wizard when an evil wizard is blackmailing the city with a spell that turns everyone's faces blue. Golden Arrow helps a prospector friend figure out who's been stealing his gold, and soon he's chasing a murderer. When an industrialist tests the world's stretchiest rubber band, the result is an invasion of aliens from the Rubber Planet, who look as adorable as they sound. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Care for Your Hair." Captain Marvel Turns Witch; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Greed for Gold; Wilbur the Waiter; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Invaders from the Rubber World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention allows him to steal entire islands, a tall order for even the World's Mightiest Mortal. When locusts swarm the valley, claim jumpers take advantage of the disaster, until Golden Arrow restores the rule of law. Ibis's old foe Karnok returns, and this time he's got the Plant Men with him. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Make Your Head Comfortable in Bed." Captain Marvel Battles the Amazing Island Thief!; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow Fights Locusts and Landgrabbers; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The White Panther!; Busybody Hoddy; Wilma the Worrier; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible Battles the Plant Men! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Otto Binder, Walter Palais, Anthony Cataldo, Bill Woolfolk and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When the ruthless amoeba men from space invade the Earth, the World's Mightiest Mortal realizes he may have to destroy the world to stop them. When a man is framed for murder, it's a matter for the law, but when he then escapes jail, it's a job for Golden Arrow. A sculptor brings the statue of a centaur to life, and when Ibis tries to restore the natural order, his Ibistick fails. Captain Marvel Destroys the World; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Golden Arrow: The Frame-Up; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Ibistick Fails. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Captain Marvel learns that stamps from around the world are prized by collectors, he decides to see what they are worth to stamp collectors from other worlds, and goes on a tour of the universe. Lance helps a government agency track seal poachers. Ibis faces his old foe Karnok again, and this time he's got the Termite Men doing his dirty work. Captain Marvel: The Universe Stamp Collection; Lance O'Casey: The Seal Pirates; Doc Sorebones; Golden Arrow: Bull Jeffer's Reign of Terror; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Termite Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Walter Palais, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Dr. Sivana's latest invention results in a red herring - an actual red fish of gigantic size that he can sic on Captain Marvel. Lance and Mike take on modern-day slave traders. Ibis faces the Curse of the Fire King. Captain Marvel: The Mystery of the Red Herring; Lance O'Casey: The Slave Raiders; Doc Sorebones; Golden Arrow: The Phantom Bodyguard; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Curse of the Fire King. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel becomes involved in a worldwide treasure hunt. Lance realizes that four sunken ships add up to one giant insurance swindle. Criminal twins have identical faces, which is perfect for creating an alibi while one robs the local stagecoach. Captain Marvel: The World Treasure Hunt; Lance O'Casey: The Vanishing Ships; Wilbur the Waiter; Golden Arrow: The Perfect Alibi; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Pipes of Pan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel becomes President of the U.S.A. Lance and Mike track pirates who are targeting pearl shipments. When a rancher finds gold on his property, it brings the sort of trouble only Golden Arrow can rectify. Captain Marvel Becomes President of the U.S.A.; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Lance O'Casey: The Pearl Pirates; Golden Arrow: Dynamite Trail; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Ibis the Invincible: The Zombie Master; Doc Sorebones. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.