Flashback 15: Captain Marvel Adv. 2 (1941/1974) comic books

The 15th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES # 2 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett. Cover art by C. C. Beck. "World of the Microscope," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by George Tuska; Sivana uses his latest discovery to shrink Captain Marvel and Beautia in size, landing them in a microscopic world, where they face an array of dangers, including Sivana himself. Play Square with Captain Marvel activity page. "Invasion from Mars," art by George Tuska; Captain Marvel battles the Spider Men from Mars, who have invaded the Earth, and whom, he discovers, are robots. "The Curse of the Scorpion" Captain Marvel text story, art by George Tuska; Billy joins a group of archaeologists who are involved in tomb excavations and are just about to obtain information about the ancient Scorpion Dynasty when the expedition discovers the Golden Scorpion and adjusts its lenses, causing an explosion; When the smoke clears, Billy stands before the ancient High Priest of Siam named Shazam, who gives Billy strange powers which transform him into the mighty Captain Marvel! "The Pirate's Treasure," script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska; Mr. Morris sends Billy out to discover the truth behind the strange murder of a poor sailor, and Billy finds himself shanghaied aboard the pirate ship "Sea Witch," heading for an isolated island where the Captain of the ship seeks the sunken treasure of Tamungu just off shore. "The Arson Fiend" starring Captain Marvel, script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.