America's Greatest Comics comic books issue 1

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Reprints. Stories by Bill Ward, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Will Eisner and unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Lou Fine, Matt Baker, Joe Kubert, Doug Wildey, Bob Powell and Steve Ditko. Featuring: Torchy in an untitled story; "Birth After Death"; Doll Man in an untitled story; Phantom Lady in "The Red Rain"; "The Curse of Khar"; "In the Pool of Peril"; Thun'da in "Terror of the Tusks"; Mysterious Traveler in "The Man Below"; and Strangest Stories Ever Told 1-pager "Oddities in Miniature"! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1941!" Collects America's Greatest Comics (1941 Fawcett) #1-2. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, Phil Bard, Don Rico, Tom McNamara, Charles Sultan and Joseph J. Millard. Cover by Mac Raboy. America's Greatest Comics, brought to readers by Fawcett Publications, presents an electrifying ensemble of heroes ready to defend justice and uphold the American way of life. At its core stands Captain Marvel, alias Billy Batson, whose transformation into the mighty hero with the power of "SHAZAM!" captivates audiences young and old alike. Alongside him, Spy Smasher, with his cunning espionage skills, Bulletman, the flying crime-fighter armed with superhuman strength, Minute Man, whose speed and agility are unmatched, and Mr. Scarlet, the crimson-clad avenger, unite to combat evil in all its forms. Within the pages of America's Greatest Comics, these indomitable champions embark on thrilling adventures filled with action, camaraderie, and the unwavering pursuit of justice, inspiring generations with their heroism and valor. Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $32.99.

Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy, Phil Bard, Tom McNamara, Charles Sultan and Joseph J. Millard. Fawcett's first squarebound comic is an anthology of its greatest superheroes, including Bulletman, Spy Smasher, and of course the original Captain Marvel (Shazam). Captain Marvel travels to the West Coast to find the mysterious Ghost of the Deep, who is sinking Allied ships with a strange power. Bulletman and Bulletgirl track a mysterious, invisible killer whose victims vanish without a trace. Minute Man faces the horrifying Mr. Skeleton, who is trying to coerce US military leaders to turn against America. Plus a vintage ad for a contest for Marvel Comics - the OTHER Marvel Comics, the ones featuring Human Torch and Sub-Mariner - that would later co-opt the name "Marvel." This issue's cover is the first time that Fawcett's super-heroes appeared together on a cover. Captain Marvel: Ghost of the Deep; Bulletman: The Riddle of the Ages; Death Doesnt Whisper; Minute Man Meets Mr. Skeleton; Chubby; Spy Smasher; Strange But True; Mr. Scarlet and Pinky: The Death Battalion. 96 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.