Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 0.1 $300.00 Paper: Slightly britle Page 20 Only. Label #2029660009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout.

No number on cover, #2 inside. Cover by C. C. Beck. Origin and 1st appearance of newsstand Capt. Marvel in "Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company. "Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need. "Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula. Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home. "The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. "Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. Illustrated contest page in which readers are asked to name their favorite Whiz Comics character in a 50 word or less letter. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 0.1 $1,250.00 Paper: Slightly britle Page 4 Only. Label #2029660003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($37.50) will be charged at checkout.

No number on cover, #2 inside. Cover by C. C. Beck. Origin and 1st appearance of newsstand Capt. Marvel in "Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company. "Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need. "Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula. Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home. "The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. "Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. Illustrated contest page in which readers are asked to name their favorite Whiz Comics character in a 50 word or less letter. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $995.00 Restored: B1 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. tear seals to cover & interior, spine split sealed to cover. Label #2031040006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($29.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Squadron of Doom," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy investigates the mysterious disappearance of the freighter, Red Star, last seen near the coast of Greenland; There he discovers that Rodney Stark has invented a machine that slowly melts ice, freeing prehistoric men, whom he uses as slaves to build a massive air force to attack and subdue the United States. Untitled Golden Arrow story, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; Carol's murderous uncles hope to convince her that her gold mine is haunted. Untitled Lance O'Casey story, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Horned Bear" text story. "The Mask's Kidnapping Scheme," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "Peril in Fort Worth" starring Dan Dare, art by Al Carreno. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "Chaos at the Carnival" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $700.00 Paper: White Label #4309261002

Cover by C. C. Beck. "Fantastic Crimes of Dr. Durgan," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Mr. Morris tells Billy that the theft of the fabulous Elban Crown Jewels could lead to war between the nation of Elba and the U.S. unless the jewels are recovered; Billy discovers an evil scientist that is shrinking innocent men to minute proportions and flying them in model planes to various areas to commit crimes. "Race Against a Noose" starring Golden Arrow, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Yellow Feather. "The BLACKBIRD Pirates" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Hypno-Ray Affair" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; vs. The Mask. "The Radio Racketeers" starring Dan Dare, art by Harry Anderson; vs. Power. "You Never Can Tell" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script by John Hampton, art by Mac Raboy; Hal and Nikko explore the Temple of Gold and discover the secret of how Maxinya came to live in the jungle. "The Wrath of Piang" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Piang and Carl Brand. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 0.1 $200.00 Paper: Off white to white Coverless. Label #4473347006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. "Sivana's Ghostly Power," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Sivana, concentrating on scientific calculations while in prison, chances upon a formula that allows him to pass through any solid object; Soon after, mysterious crimes begin occurring and Billy gets hot on the trail to locate ther person he knows is responsible: Sivana! "The Talking Totem Pole," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "The Dragon of Hong Kong starring Lance O'Casey, art by Bob Kingett; vs. Sing Fat and Hong Kong Dragon members. "The Mask's Secret Weapon" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, art by Charles Sultan; vs. Grosso. "The Warning of XYZ" starring Dan Dare, art by Greg Duncan. "The Ghost" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script by John Hampton, art by Mac Raboy. "The Castle of Trug" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $2,100.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) Centerfold detached. Label #2081582001

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. "The Awakening of Spy Smasher," pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Nazi agents approach Spy Smasher and offer him a medal from the War Lord (i.e. Adolf Hitler), saying that the War Lord wants Spy Smasher to take over his spying and sabotage work in America; But Spy Smasher refuses and the agents conspire to kill the hypnotized hero; However, Captain Marvel sees that Spy Smasher, even though the Brainograph has done its work well, still has some good qualities. "The Bandits Who Took a Town" starring Golden Arrow. "Into the Volcano" starring Lance O'Casey. "Fighting Side-By-Side with Captain Marvel," pencils by Charles Sultan, inks by Charles Sultan; Restored to his sanity by Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher vows to escape the clutches of the Nazi agents who have captured him and plan on torturing him. "The Case of the Tiger's Eye" starring Dan Dare. "The Saving Dagger" text story, art by Carl Formes (Larac Semrof). Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy. "The Giant's House" starring Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $1,650.00 Paper: Cream to off white Pedigree: Promise Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s) The Promise Collection. Label #1974334007

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "The Black Magician," art by C.C. Beck; A mysterious character, who hears Billy's broadcast in which he states that the stories of witchcraft and black magic have come out of the back country from time to time and are mostly pure imagination, decides to make a believer out of the young broadcaster! "The Evil Guides" starring Golden Arrow, art by Golden Arrow. "The Antarctic's Tropics" starring Lance O'Casey. "Spy Smasher's Shakedown Cruise," art by Charles Sultan. "Patriots for Gain" starring Dan Dare. "The Gunman and the Boy" text story, art by Carl Formes (La Rac Semrof). Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, art by Mac Raboy; After fighting off a pirate ship, Hal and Nero leave the Spanish ship to continue looking for the Golden Flask. "To Shrink a Giant" starring Ibis the Invincible. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 20 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4158452020

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. "Crusher of Crime," pencils by C. C. Beck; Sivana has a surprise in store for Captain Marvel, when he creates a new alloy stronger than steel and an electric motor more delicate than jewelry, all of which give him very strong powers; But he still needs human blood in his formula and Billy Batson is to supply that! "The Devil's Cave Deathtrap" starring Golden Arrow. "Monkey Mission" starring Lance O'Casey. "The Blitzys Strike" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan. "The Missing Mummy" starring Dan Dare. "Trapper's Revenge" text story, art by Carl Formes (LaRac Semrof). "The Queen of the Giants" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mac Raboy. Deal with the "Devil" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Trug. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $474.00 Paper: Off white Label #4202680024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.22) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Vengeful Four," art by C. C. Beck; Three young men from different areas of the country (Texas, the Ozarks, and Brooklyn), all named Billy Batson, were reading Captain Marvels comic book adventures and happened to wonder if saying "Shazam" would work for them as well; As it happened, Tall Billy, Hill Billy, and Fat Billy were captured, along with the real Billy, by Sivana and his gang. "The Railroad Wreckers" starring Golden Arrow. "Crew of Criminals" starring Lance O'Casey. "Blitzing the Blitzys" starring Spy Smasher, art by Charles Sultan: vs. Otto Bund and Blitzys. "Death to the Traitor" text story, art by Carl Formes (as LaRac Semrof). "The Vital Defense Plans" starring Dan Dare. "Dr. Voodoo's Revenge," art by Mac Raboy; Hal and Nero escape from the giants and begin a long climb up a cliff face. "The Coming of Half-Man" starring Ibis the Invincible; vs. Half-Man. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $530.00 Paper: Light tan to off white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Centerfold detached. Label #3876557001

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Secret of the Ring," art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel must rescue Whitey and Mr. Morris as well as secure the code message from Lulette's ring. Ad for Captain Marvel Adventures. "Free Press" starring Golden Arrow. "A Cop's Revenge" text story, art by Carl Formes. "Herr Gloobel's Tornado Gun" starring Spy Smasher. "Island of Cannibals" starring Lance O'Casey. Untitled Chubby story, script and art by Tom McNamara. "Trapped!" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mark Schneider; Hal and Nero battle Svenson's pirate crew but the wily pirate manages to escape the ship with Anita as his hostage. "Christmas with Half-Man" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $2,125.00 Paper: Light tan to off white Label #0269212007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($63.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. "The Origin of Captain Marvel, Jr.," script by France Herron, art by C. C. Beck; Mac Raboy; Captain Nazi cuts Station WHIZ off the air and Cap races for the radio sending station to deal with the issue and saves Whitey in the process; He then must stop a powerful turbine from spinning out of control and costing the lives of innocent people. "Strongest Man in the World" starring Golden Arrow. "The Origin of Shazam: 1: Solomon - Wisest of Men" text story, art by Juan Lopez. "America-Smasher's Ski Tank" starring Spy Smasher. "Red Bart's Evil Plot" starring Lance O'Casey. "The Death Guards Ride" starring Dr. Voodoo, art by Mark Schneider; Hal and Nero are rescued from the burning ship by Don Luis; Anita is taken from Svenson by the Death Guards. "The Evil That Men Do Lives After Them" starring Ibis the Invincible, art by the Binder studio. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $285.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4326629013

Cover by Marc Swayze. Written by Marc Swayze, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by Marc Swayze, Harry Anderson, Bob Hebberd, George Storm and unknown. Captain Marvel in "The Return of the Trolls" by Marc Swayze. Plus: Golden Arrow in "The Talking Bear"; Spy Smasher in "The Nazi Lightning"; 2-page text story "To the Shores of Amchika" by Nathaniel Nitkin; Lance O'Casey in "The Lost City of Kazar" with art by Harry Anderson; Ibis the Invincible in "The Return of the Flying Dutchman" by Otto Binder and Bob Hebberd; and Colonel Porterhouse in parody tale "The Wee Folk" with art by George Storm. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $200.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: See item notes Significant front/back scuff(s). Top edge label strip problem (old style slabs only). Label #1102744015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C. C. Beck, Al Carreno and Pete Costanza. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel is finagled into filling in for the absent mayor of tiny Yoklburg, who also serves as the local cop, fireman, justice of the peace, and even hotel bellboy. Sharp-shooting action girl Conchita Marquita Pepita Etcetera thinks her new mail-order husband is Golden Arrow, and when she finds out it's actually Pancho, the lead starts flying. Spy Smasher seeks the saboteurs targeting Spy Harbor. Plus a PSA on wartime paper rationing, Captain Marvel Puts the Scraps in the Scrap. Captain Marvel: Jack-of-All-Trades; Golden Arrow: Two-Gun Totin' Mama; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Wreckers of Spy Harbor; Ibis the Invincible: The Deadly Dead. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $295.00 Paper: Cream to off white The Bobby Blue Collection. Label #4340629008

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories and art by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Harry Parkhurst. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. When Billy Batson hears reports that Captain Marvel is going on strange sprees of violence late at night, he decides maybe it's time for Captain Marvel to retire. A new expert archer appears on the scene, leading to an old-fashioned archery contest with Golden Arrow. A mischievous goblin makes trouble for Ibis and Taia. Captain Marvel Retires; Golden Arrow Meets His Rival; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Spy Smasher: The Mild Mr. Meek; Ibis the Invincible: The Little Man Who Isn't Here. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $2,050.00 Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Promise The Promise Collection. Label #1974249008

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Otto Binder, Bernie Krigstein, Howard Boughner, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Bill Woolfolk. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Golden Arrow dresses as William Tell for a Mardi Gras party, but doesn't know why someone would want to steal his apple, in a story with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. When Taia's soul is captured by the witches of Bald Mountain, only Ibis and his Ibistick can save her. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Go Soak Your Head." Captain Marvel and the Junkman Mystery!; Whitey Whiskers and Daniel Boone Jr.; Golden Arrow and the Mardi Gras; Whipper-Snappers; Whiz Quiz; Wilbur the Waiter; The Spot; The Culture Corner; Ibis the Invincible: The Witches' Sabbath; Doc Sorebones; Ezra of the Ozarks; Figure Frets; Mickey the Monitor: Master Strategist; Crime Smasher: Peak of His Career. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $240.00 Paper: Off white to white Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy Davis Crippen "D" Copy. Label #0745274009

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.

Add to cart CGC 1.8 $189.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #4276005024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.67) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Cover by Pete Costanza. Stories and art by Basil Wolverton, Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, Howard Boughner, Charlie Tomsey, Anthony Cataldo, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Lance and Mike discover that a warning beacon has been tampered with to cause shipwrecks on a hidden reef. Golden Arrow discovers that there is such a thing as "wheat rustlers," and they're plaguing the farmers of the area. After a close encounter with the tome "the Necromicon," Ibis finds himself a prisoner on Charon's ferry. Plus a "Culture Corner" strip by legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton, featuring useless but hilarious advice on "How to Unfetter a Sealed Letter." Captain Marvel: The Mystery of the Flying Studio; Doc Sorebones; The Culture Corner; Lance O'Casey: The Beacon of Death; Golden Arrow: The Harvest Rustlers; Dizzy Daisy Needs Coaching; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: Prisoner on Charon's Ferry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $480.00 Paper: White Label #4407015006

Cover by C. C. Beck. Stories and art by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The Fawcett comic that introduced the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) to the world. Captain Marvel investigates when the specter of Death itself changes everyone in the city into living skeletons, including Billy Batson...or so it seems. Gold dust causes trouble for Golden Arrow. Ibis and Taia battle The Things in the Fog. Captain Marvel: The Death Horror; Doc Sorebones; Lance O'Casey: The Whale Pirates; Golden Arrow: The Gold Dust Trail; Wicky and O'Shawnessy; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb; Wilbur the Waiter; Ibis the Invincible: The Things in the Fog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.